Butter Board Flavor Toppings (Printer View)

Colorful whipped butter board with savory and sweet toppings for sharing and dipping at any celebration.

# Components:

→ Butter Base

01 - 2 sticks (250 g) unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
03 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

→ Toppings

04 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 8 to 10 radishes, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns (optional)
12 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

13 - 1 baguette or rustic bread, sliced and toasted

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and olive oil. Whip until light and aerated using a hand mixer or whisk.
02 - Transfer the whipped butter onto a clean wooden or marble board. With a spatula, spread it evenly, creating decorative swirls and peaks for visual appeal.
03 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt uniformly over the butter base.
04 - Neatly layer cucumber and radish slices over the butter.
05 - Drizzle honey over the board, then evenly sprinkle lemon zest, walnuts, chives, and dill.
06 - Top with pink peppercorns and season with freshly ground black pepper to preference.
07 - Present immediately alongside slices of toasted baguette for dipping and spreading.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in only 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Customizable with seasonal or favorite toppings
  • Perfect for sharing and mingling at casual or formal gatherings
  • Visually striking for any holiday or dinner party spread
02 -
  • High in festive appeal for a dramatic appetizer presentation
  • Great way to clear out leftover bits of herbs and small amounts of favorite toppings
  • Freezes surprisingly well if you want to spread the butter and freeze without toppings
  • Honey is my favorite ingredient here adding all kinds of magic My daughter loves to help sprinkle the chives and always insists on extra lemon zest which has made the garnishing step our little tradition
03 -
  • Always soften the butter fully before whipping for the fluffiest result
  • Toast the bread last so it stays crisp and warm
  • Use a sharp vegetable peeler for the cucumber and radish to get pretty even slices
  • If prepping ahead keep toppings and whipped butter separate and assemble just before serving for freshest texture
  • Once you have made one butter board do not be surprised if you get asked to bring it everywhere

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