Two years ago, the butter board trend was gaining momentum on American TikTok following a video by chef Justine Doiron. A trend that could soon find itself on our holiday table.
“Butter!” Give me some butter! Always butter! », Fernand Point, first chef to obtain 3 stars in the Michelin Guide
“Give me some butter. » At Christmas, we do not deviate from this principle. To garnish toasts or blinis, accompany lobsters, fish, lobster and oysters, butter is an ideal choice. Truffle salt, seaweed, lemon, orange zest, garlic, vanilla, there are many ideas for enhancing and flavoring butter to make it tempting, original or luxurious. Ideal to delight the taste buds and pupils of your guests! To do this, here is an idea: the Butter Board. This alternative to the traditional cheese platter adds a convivial side to the butter that everyone – family or friends – shares on a single support.
@lovealldesignco Looking for a show stopper at your next event? Or just looking for a fun date night in? This butter board is sure to help with that! All you need is 2 sticks of softened butter divided into 4 parts to mix with the following ingredients below: BUTTER BOARD RECIPE Cinnamon Honey: – 1/2 stick softened butter – Cinnamon – Honey Italian Roasted Garlic: – 1/2 stick softened butter – Minced garlic roasted in a pan with olive oil – Italian seasoning – Salt and pepper – Fresh basil – Balsamic glaze Classic Jam: – 1/2 stick softened butter – Salt – Jam of choice Fig + Dates: – 1/2 stick softened butter – Chopped walnuts – Chopped dates – Fig jam – Hot honey Enjoy with your favorite bread! . . #butterboard #butter #sourdough #homemakerlife #homemaker #kitchen #recipe #partyfood ♬ Stardust – Glenn Miller
For a beautiful Christmas table
Tasty and ornamental, the butter board meets the two main expectations of a Christmas or New Year’s table. How to prepare it? The butter is sculpted with a knife on a wooden board before being covered with your choice of spices, salt, dried flowers, aromatic herbs, jam, nuts, fried onions or even dried fruits. These infinite variations make it possible to meet everyone’s tastes. For a reference to Christmas classics, don’t hesitate to decorate your board with salmon, trout roe or cinnamon.
@themodernnonna Holiday BUTTER Board ✨There’s ONE stick of butter on this small board which is meant to be served for 8-10 people. Please read the full notes, recipe, and substitutes on www.themodernnonna.com #butterboard #butter ♬ original sound – THEMODERNNONNA
A culinary concept that promotes butter
According to the Les Marchés by Réussir website, butter consumption in the United States in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 8.6% compared to 2022. This led to an increase in American imports of 19% in the first quarter, including products from the European Union.
Making a butter board allows you to promote excellent local products in a festive way. Happy tasting!
