Sometimes, it’s hard to know where to begin when you’re trying something new—especially when it comes to entertaining or creating something special in the kitchen. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!
Whether you’re a seasoned host or just looking to add a little flair to your next gathering, butter boards are a simple yet impressive way to make a statement.
Below, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite unique butterboard recipes to get your creativity flowing. These boards range from sweet to savory, with flavors that are sure to delight. Let’s dive in and find the perfect butterboard theme to inspire your next get-together!
No. 1 Baklava-inspired
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Butter
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Chopped Almonds, walnuts, and pistachios
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Drizzle/coat with Honey/Sugar Syrup
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Syrup Ingredients: 1 cup water/1 cup sugar/1 Tbsp honey with a bit of cardamom and juice of half lemon
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Boil all together until reduced by half
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Serve with baked pie dough strips or bread
No. 2 Sweet & Spicy Asian-inspired
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Butter
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Head of Roasted garlic on the side for dipping
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Dot with Chili oil all over
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Drizzle with Honey
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Cashews (optional)
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Sprinkle with thinly sliced Scallions
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Serve with French Bread
No. 3 Cheese and Fruit
- Mascarpone Cheese
- Drizzle with honey
- Sprinkle with pistachios, walnuts, or pecans
- Sprinkle with dried fruit all over (cherries, cranberries, candied oranges, figs, etc)
- Few drops of jam or preserves
No. 4 Summer
- Butter
- Flakey salt
- Lemon zest
- Edible dried flowers (these are blue lotus petals; you can use cornflower, dahlia, hibiscus, honeysuckle, mint leaves, or rose)
- Bread for dipping
Or use a different kind of butter!
Simple Apples & Peanut Butter
- Peanut Butter
- Sprinkled with chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips
- Green apples for dipping
or even Apple Butter or Hazelnut Butter.
Creating a butter board brings fun, creativity, and ease to your next gathering. Whether you go for something bold like the sweet and spicy Asian-inspired board or keep it classic with cheese and fruit, there’s a butter board for every occasion and palate.
These boards don’t require hours of preparation or fancy ingredients—just a few thoughtful touches that transform simple ingredients into something special.
So, go ahead and try one of these themes, or mix and match to create your signature board! Whatever you choose, I’m sure it will be a hit.
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