Description
Butter boards are the viral food trend turning softened butter into a visual, shareable, and flavorful centerpiece—perfect for brunches, parties, or wine nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (8 oz) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tbsp olive oil or honey (optional drizzle)
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- Fresh herbs (thyme, dill, chives)
- 1 tsp lemon or orange zest
- Optional toppings: roasted garlic, chili flakes, edible flowers, capers, berries
- Dippers: crusty bread, crackers, veggie sticks, pretzels
Instructions
- Let the butter soften at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
- Spread the butter across a clean wooden or marble board using an offset spatula or spoon.
- Drizzle with olive oil or honey if using, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Add zest, herbs, roasted garlic, and other flavor elements to layer taste and texture.
- Garnish with edible flowers or microgreens for visual appeal.
- Serve with dippers like warm bread, crackers, or veggie sticks.
Notes
Avoid letting the butter board sit out for more than 2 hours. Chill your board beforehand for longer events or prep smaller batches to replace as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 board
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: butter board, party appetizer, food trend, easy appetizer, butter platter