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Holiday Spread with Butter Boards Recipe

Holiday Spread with Butter Boards Recipe
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Elevate your holiday gatherings with an assortment of delicious and visually stunning butter boards featuring five unique flavored butters: Pomegranate Butter, Cinnamon Butter, Blackberry Butter, Chive Butter, and Garlic Butter. Each butter spread combines creamy butter with complementary fresh fruits, nuts, herbs, and spices to delight every palate and pair perfectly with your favorite bread or crackers.

Ingredients

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Pomegranate Butter

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Cinnamon Butter

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Blackberry Butter

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 3 tablespoons blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Chive Butter

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 2–3 tablespoons chopped chives
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon basil
  • ⅛ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Garlic Butter

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 2–3 cloves roasted garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Optional: 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare butter: Start with room temperature softened butter to ensure it mixes smoothly and evenly. This is key to achieving a creamy texture in your flavored butters.
  2. Mix base ingredients: Using a stand mixer or hand beaters, whip the butter until creamy and light. For nut and spice-based butters, blend all ingredients excluding fresh fruits thoroughly.
  3. Add fruits carefully: For fruit-based butters like Pomegranate and Blackberry, gradually fold in the fresh fruits after all other ingredients have been mixed. This helps maintain the fruit’s texture and prevents over-mixing.
  4. Transfer to serving dish: Spoon the prepared butters onto your chosen serving vessels. You can spread them directly onto a wooden butter board for presentation or portion into ramekins for individual servings.
  5. Garnish and serve: Decorate each butter version with complementary toppings such as additional nuts, herbs, or fresh fruit. Serve immediately alongside assorted breads, crackers, or your preferred accompaniments for a festive and flavorful holiday spread.

Notes

  • Use fully softened butter at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing and creamy texture.
  • Fresh fruits should be gently folded in after other ingredients to preserve their shape and flavor.
  • Customize the nut choices based on preference or availability.
  • Optional red pepper flakes in Garlic Butter add a spicy kick if desired.
  • Serve butters fresh but they can be refrigerated in airtight containers for up to 3 days before serving; bring back to room temperature before use.

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Keywords: flavored butter, butter board, holiday appetizer, pomegranate butter, cinnamon butter, blackberry butter, chive butter, garlic butter, festive spread, party recipe

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