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How to Make a Butter Board Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes (if roasting garlic), 0 minutes (if using raw garlic)
  • Total Time: 50 minutes (with roasted garlic), 10 minutes (with raw garlic)
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Discover how to make a delightful Butter Board, a creative and flavorful alternative to traditional cheese or charcuterie boards. This easy-to-assemble appetizer features softened unsalted butter spread with savory and sweet toppings including roasted or raw garlic, flaky sea salt, fig chutney, prosciutto, dukkah, chilli oil, and fresh herbs, served alongside fresh bread, crackers, or crudités for an irresistible party snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Butter Board Base

  • 250g/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 teaspoons flaky sea salt

Garlic

  • 1 whole head of garlic OR 2 raw garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Toppings and Garnishes

  • 1 tablespoon fig chutney (or chutney of your choice)
  • 2 slices prosciutto, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dukkah
  • 1 tablespoon chilli oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, leaves removed from the stem

Serving

  • Wooden board or serving platter
  • Fresh bread (such as no knead focaccia), crackers (pita chips or sourdough crackers), or crudités

Instructions

  1. Roast the garlic (optional): Preheat the oven to 220C/430F. Cut the whole head of garlic in half and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Wrap it securely in aluminium foil and roast for 40 minutes until the cloves are soft. Allow to cool, then squeeze out the roasted cloves. Alternatively, use 2 raw garlic cloves crushed for a quicker method.
  2. Prepare the butter base: Spread the softened unsalted butter evenly onto your wooden board or serving platter. Use a spatula or knife to create grooves and swirls in the butter surface, giving texture and spaces for the toppings to sit nicely.
  3. Add seasoning and garlic: Sprinkle 3 teaspoons of flaky sea salt evenly over the butter. Dollop the roasted or raw crushed garlic over the butter, distributing it to cover the spread beautifully.
  4. Layer the toppings: Spoon the fig chutney onto the butter in small dollops. Scatter the finely chopped prosciutto evenly across the board. Follow with a generous sprinkle of dukkah, then drizzle the chilli oil over the entire arrangement for a spicy kick.
  5. Finish with fresh herbs: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme leaves and the rosemary leaves evenly over the top to add fragrance, flavor, and visual appeal.
  6. Serve: Present your butter board alongside fresh bread such as no knead focaccia, assorted crackers like pita chips or sourdough crackers, or crisp crudités. Encourage guests to scoop and enjoy this sumptuous, savory treat.

Notes

  • The butter board is a creative, budget-friendly alternative to cheese or charcuterie boards, perfect for entertaining and grazing.
  • Roasted garlic offers a mellow, sweet flavor, while raw crushed garlic adds a sharper punch—choose based on your preference and time.
  • Use any chutney of your choice to customize the sweetness and flavor profile.
  • Serving suggestions include crusty fresh bread, pita chips, sourdough crackers, or crunchy fresh vegetables for dipping.
  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy spreading and a beautiful textured surface.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 25g
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 0.8g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 0.5g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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