Delicious Holiday Butter Board: Effortless Festive Delights

The Holiday Butter Board is an effortless, no-cook appetizer that combines creamy butter with fresh herbs, sweet honey, and colorful toppings for festive gatherings.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 230

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Butter Base

1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature for easy spreading
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste if using salted butter

For the Sweetness

2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be used for a vegan alternative

For the Savory Touch

2 cloves Roasted Garlic Cloves Or minced; adjust quantity to taste
2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Leaves Replace with fresh basil or oregano if desired
1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Optional but enhances the festive theme

For Texture & Flavor

1/4 cup Minced Figs Substitute with dried apricots for a different flavor
1 tablespoon Orange Zest Can be replaced with lemon zest for an alternative flavor

For Garnishing

1/4 cup Dried Cranberries Or Pomegranate Arils; raisins can be a substitute

Equipment

wooden cutting board

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Holiday Butter Board

Start by selecting a large, sturdy wooden cutting board, about 8 to 10 inches wide. Make sure it’s clean and dry.
Take your room temperature unsalted butter and use the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to spread it evenly across the board to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt over the butter.
Evenly distribute the roasted garlic cloves or minced garlic over the butter layer, then sprinkle minced figs around the board.
Gently scatter fresh thyme leaves and fresh rosemary over the butter and toppings.
Drizzle a generous amount of honey over the entire surface; sprinkle orange zest evenly across the butter board.
Garnish with a mix of dried cranberries and/or pomegranate arils.
Serve with artisanal bread slices, soft baguette portions, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your unsalted butter is at room temperature for easy spreading. Experiment with different toppings to customize your Holiday Butter Board. Cover tightly and store in the fridge if preparing in advance.

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