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Butter Board Tutorial

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Butter boards are the perfect appetizer for small or large gatherings, date nights, or holiday get-togethers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 butter board
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

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

Equipment

  • 1 serving platter
  • 1 spreading knife

Method
 

  1. Spread butter on your board
  2. Spread either the cream cheese or pumpkin puree depending on which board you're making
  3. Add your toppings
  4. 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.