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Butter Boarding

Butter Boarding: 5 Flavor-Packed Variations to Try Today

Butter boarding transforms bread with five delicious compound butters, including Pomegranate, Cinnamon, Blackberry, Chive, and Garlic butters.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Room temperature for easy mixing
For Pomegranate Butter
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds Substitute with cranberries if needed
  • 2 tablespoons honey Maple syrup can be an alternative
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds Pecans or walnuts can also be used
For Cinnamon Butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Can replace with granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Omit for a neutral flavor
For Blackberry Butter
  • 1/2 cup blackberries Substitute with raspberries for variety
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans Almonds or walnuts can also work
For Chive Butter
  • 1/4 cup chives Green onions can be used if chives are unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs (oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil) Use your favorite herbs
For Garlic Butter
  • 2 tablespoons roasted garlic Fresh garlic can replace roasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper Adjust to taste
  • optional red pepper flakes For an extra kick of spice

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start with 1 cup of unsalted butter at room temperature. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until creamy and smooth.
  2. For Pomegranate Butter, mix in 2 tablespoons of honey, 1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds, and 1/4 cup of chopped almonds.
  3. For Cinnamon Butter, combine 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  4. For Blackberry Butter, add 1/2 cup of blackberries and 1/4 cup of chopped pecans.
  5. For Chive Butter, fold in 1/4 cup of chives and 1 teaspoon of dried herbs.
  6. For Garlic Butter, mix in 2 tablespoons of roasted garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of cracked black pepper.
  7. Transfer each butter variation to a serving board or ramekins.
  8. Garnish with herbs or nuts before serving with an assortment of breads and fruits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are fresh for the best flavor. Garnish generously for an appealing presentation.

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