Irresistible Butter Board
A visually stunning and delicious butter board featuring whipped butter adorned with a variety of herbs, spices, and toppings that is perfect for communal dining.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened Allow to soften at room temperature for 30-40 minutes.
- 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt (like Maldon)
- 1 unit lemon zest Zest of 1 lemon.
- 2 tablespoons dried edible flowers
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup fresh mint (½ chiffonade, ½ whole leaves)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 sprig fresh basil, scattered
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ⅛ small red onion, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons chili d’arbol oil
- ½ cup roasted garlic cloves
- 3 sprigs rosemary, toasted
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 5 large figs, chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves (½ chiffonade, ½ whole)
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by allowing the unsalted butter to soften at room temperature for about 30-40 minutes.
- Once the butter is softened, place it in a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer or a whisk, whip the butter until it becomes light and fluffy, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Using a spatula, spread the whipped butter across a wooden board or serving platter in a decorative swirl.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt and fresh lemon zest evenly over the butter.
- Select toppings from the list provided and artistically arrange them over the butter.
- Sprinkle ground coriander and cardamom over the arranged toppings.
- Drizzle chili d’arbol oil generously over the board.
- Add fresh cracked black pepper over the toppings.
- Finish off by garnishing with toasted rosemary and any remaining fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread, crisp crackers, or fresh-cut vegetables.
Notes
Leftover butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. It can also be frozen for up to three months in an airtight container.