Ultimate Butter Board

Ultimate Butter Board

★★★★★ 4.7 (1,892 reviews)

Move over charcuterie! This customizable butter board with herbs, honey, and flaky salt is the new party essential. Beautifully arranged softened butter topped with colorful ingredients creates a stunning centerpiece that's perfect for gatherings. Endlessly adaptable and incredibly easy to make, this trend has taken social media by storm for good reason!

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks high-quality unsalted butter (1 cup), softened
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as chives, dill, or parsley), chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or minced
  • 1/4 cup edible flowers (optional)
  • 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 wooden board or serving platter
  • 1 loaf crusty bread, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1 Allow butter to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Clean and prepare your wooden board or serving platter. Make sure it's food-safe and has been properly sanitized.
  3. 3 Using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the softened butter in an even layer across the board, creating decorative swirls and peaks.
  4. 4 Drizzle honey in a zigzag pattern across the butter.
  5. 5 Sprinkle the flaky sea salt evenly over the butter.
  6. 6 Artfully arrange the chopped herbs, garlic, edible flowers, red onion, radishes, and lemon zest on top of the butter. Try to create a colorful, visually appealing pattern.
  7. 7 Let the board sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. 8 Serve immediately with sliced crusty bread for spreading.

Chef's Tips

  • Use cultured or European-style butter for a more complex flavor profile. The higher fat content makes for a richer experience.
  • Create themed butter boards! Try a sweet version with cinnamon, honey, and berries, or a spicy one with chili oil, kimchi, and gochugaru.
  • If you're concerned about food safety, you can line your wooden board with parchment paper before adding the butter.
  • For the best visual impact, use ingredients with contrasting colors. Think bright herbs, pink radishes, purple onions, and yellow edible flowers.
  • Butter boards are best served within 2 hours of preparation. If your space is warm, consider placing the board on a bed of ice to keep it fresh longer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 210 kcal
Protein 1.5 g
Carbohydrates 5 g
Fat 23 g
Fiber 0.5 g
Sugar 4 g
Sodium 320 mg

*Nutrition values are approximate per serving (about 2 tablespoons of topped butter, not including bread) and based on ingredients listed. Values may vary based on specific brands used and exact toppings selected.