The Best Butter Board Recipes And Ideas

Butter boards are trending on TikTok right now, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying some old-fashioned butter, in a very new way.  Justine is believed to be the original butter board gal and you can see her butter board recipe tutorial here. 

Butter makes everything taste better, is my life motto, so it is only fitting that I dedicate this week’s writing to Butter boards and butter board recipes and ideas.

Let’s start with the basics, what is a butter board? Literally, butter spread out onto a wooden board, or platter dish. Then it is layered with flavors, a little like the old 3 bean-layered Mexican dips, layers of flavors are added to butter to create a share-style dip.

Butter is a dairy product made from the fat and protein components of churned cream so traditionally butter is not vegan but you can use vegan butter to create vegan and dairy-free butter boards.

How do I make my own butter?  You don’t need fancy tools to create your own butter,  Rich, delicious butter can be made using heavy cream and a few simple kitchen items.  So what is the actual process of turning cream into butter?  What you’re doing is separating the fat from the milk. You can use a blender, a stand mixer or hand mixer, or just shake by hand in a mason jar. Personally I like using a small Butter churn. so I feel lke I am back on the farm.

To make your own butter all you need is 1 pint heavy whipping cream, some salt to taste and muscle power. Blend, churn or mix until it becomes solid and the fats seperate, then place into a container and chill your homeamde butter. 

Fig and walnut butter board –  this one is reminiscent of a classic cheese board, with figs, honey, and walnut. It is topped with fig jam which is delicious!

Spicy Butter Board Recipe

Softened butter

Rock salt

Chili flakes

Honey

Paprika Sprinkles 

Garlic and Onion Butter Board Recipe

Softened garlic butter

Caramelized Onions

Fresh thyme 

Garlic  Butter  board Recipe

Softened butter

Roasted Chopped Garlic 

Dill

Breakfast Butter Board Recipe

Softened butter