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Butter Boarding

Delicious Butter Boarding: Five Flavors to Wow Your Guests

Explore the delightful trend of butter boarding with five flavorful compound butter recipes that will impress your guests.
Prep Time 1 hour
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Softened Butter Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be used as a substitute.
For the Pomegranate Spread
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds Can swap with seasonal fruits.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Almonds Pecans or walnuts can be substituted.
For the Cinnamon Delight
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar White sugar is a simple substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Allspice can be an alternative.
  • 1 cup Blackberries Raspberries or strawberries can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Replace with walnuts if desired.
For the Savory Chive & Garlic Blend
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Chives Green onions can be a suitable alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Roasted Garlic Raw garlic can be used sparingly.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for a spicy kick.
For Custom Herbs
  • 1 cup Herbs (Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Basil) Personalize with your favorites.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Ice Cube Tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by taking the softened butter out of the refrigerator and letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Using a stand mixer or hand beaters, cream the softened butter on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until it’s light and fluffy.
  3. For each butter variation, add the specific flavor ingredients to the creamed butter, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
  4. Once all flavors are thoroughly mixed, scoop the compound butter into a serving vessel or onto a wooden board.
  5. Garnish your butter boards with complementary toppings like additional fruit, chopped nuts, or fresh herbs.
  6. Present your beautiful butter boarding ensemble with an assortment of crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for the best mixing results. Pay attention to presentation when garnishing the butter boards.

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