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Butter Board Tutorial

Kyrie | Healthfully Rooted Home
Butter boards are the perfect appetizer for small or large gatherings, date nights, or holiday get-togethers.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 1 butter board

Equipment

  • 1 serving platter
  • 1 spreading knife

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Spice Butter Board

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbs brown sugar
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tbs cacao nibs, pepitas, walnuts, or any other toppings you'd like
  • Various cookies and crackers

Greek Butter Board

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 2 tsp olive tapenade
  • 1/8 cup kalamata olives halved and pitted
  • 1/8 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • crumbled feta cheese
  • various crackers and bread

Pepper Jelly Butter Board

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/8 cup pepper jelly
  • 1 tsp chives chopped
  • various crackers and bread

Instructions
 

  • Spread butter on your board
  • Spread either the cream cheese or pumpkin puree depending on which board you're making
  • Add your toppings
  • Arrange your crackers, bread and/or cookies.

Video

Notes

How to Store a Butter Board

Store your leftover butter board in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
If you topped with toppings that are fine to be left at room temperature, you can simply cover the butter board and leave it at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Tips for a Making a Butter Board

Softened butter - always use softened butter and spreadable cheeses for your butter boards. Don't overthink it - just start and don't overthink it. Once you get the ball rolling with assembling your board the rest comes easy.
Use a cheese spreader - this makes spreading easier and prettier.
Shop discounts - give yourself a goal to find everything at a discount store or in the discount section - this can help to spark your inspiration for the whole board!
Find inspiration - go to Pinterest and find inspiration!
Use what you already have - You probably have some butter board elements in your pantry right now! I always find weird things in my pantry that we wouldn't eat on a regular basis, but are great for a butter board.
Vary textures - Use variable textures to create aesthetic appeal.
Add a variety of colors - this also adds to the visual appeal of a butter board. Using contrasting colors makes for a beautiful board.
Have a theme to draw back to - having a theme to your butter can act as a good anchor for creating your board.
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