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Best Butter Board

Best Butter Board: A Creamy Delight for Every Gathering

Discover the Best Butter Board, a delightful and customizable appetizer perfect for gatherings and brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
For the Sweet Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Strawberry Jam or fig/blueberry jam
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon to enhance sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts chopped, or pecans/hazelnuts
  • 1/4 cup Pomegranate optional, for color
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest or orange juice as substitute

Equipment

  • wooden board
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the butter by taking it out of the refrigerator and letting it soften at room temperature for about 1 to 2 hours until creamy.
  2. Spread the softened butter onto the wooden board using a spatula, creating swirls and peaks.
  3. Layer the toppings by dolloping strawberry jam onto the butter and sprinkling chopped walnuts.
  4. Add finishing touches by zesting a lemon over the board and sprinkling cinnamon, followed by a drizzle of honey.
  5. Serve with freshly baked or toasted bread, arranging the slices around the board.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened fully for easy spreading. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and presentation.

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