Bring people together with the viral butter board—soft butter spread on a board and sprinkled with herbs, salt, and honey. It’s like a charcuterie board but built around butter [3].
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Summary
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Recipe Summary: A shareable board of softened butter topped with herbs and honey—serve with warm bread for dipping.
Equipment
- Serving board or platter
- Spatula or butter knife
- Small bowls for toppings
- Knife for slicing bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1 tablespoon honey or hot honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or chives), chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Warm bread, crackers, or sliced baguette for serving
Directions
- Spread softened butter evenly across a clean serving board or platter using a spatula.
- Drizzle honey over the butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Scatter chopped fresh herbs and lemon zest over the top.
- Finish with a pinch of black pepper or chili flakes for a hint of heat.
- Serve immediately with warm bread, crackers, or sliced baguette for dipping.
Tips & Variations
- Use flavored butters like garlic herb or cinnamon sugar for variety.
- Let kids sprinkle toppings of their choice, like dried fruit or sprinkles.
- Add a layer of cream cheese under the butter for extra richness.
- Serve with a selection of breads and crackers so guests can pick their favorite.
- Prepare ahead of time and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
Nutritional Highlights
- Interactive and social appetizer
- Easy to customize with family favorites
- Elegant presentation for parties
Dietitian Tips
- Offer a variety of breads and vegetables for dipping.
- Use herbs and citrus zest to add flavor without added sodium.
- Encourage guests to scrape a thin layer of butter rather than large scoops.
Conclusion
This fun and flavorful appetizer turns ordinary butter into a show‑stopping centerpiece—perfect for family gatherings and parties.
Butter Board – Party Appetizer
A shareable board of softened butter topped with herbs and honey—serve with warm bread for dipping.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Spread softened butter evenly across a clean serving board or platter using a spatula.
- Drizzle honey over the butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Scatter chopped fresh herbs and lemon zest over the top.
- Finish with a pinch of black pepper or chili flakes for a hint of heat.
- Serve immediately with warm bread, crackers, or sliced baguette for dipping.
Notes
• Use flavored butters like garlic herb or cinnamon sugar for variety.
• Let kids sprinkle toppings of their choice, like dried fruit or sprinkles.
• Add a layer of cream cheese under the butter for extra richness.
• Serve with a selection of breads and crackers so guests can pick their favorite.
• Prepare ahead of time and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature before serving.
• Let kids sprinkle toppings of their choice, like dried fruit or sprinkles.
• Add a layer of cream cheese under the butter for extra richness.
• Serve with a selection of breads and crackers so guests can pick their favorite.
• Prepare ahead of time and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature before serving.
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