Description

Create a flavorful Holiday Butter Spread Board featuring five unique butter spreads infused with seasonal ingredients like pomegranate, cinnamon cereal, blackberries with bourbon, fresh garden herbs, and roasted garlic with sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for serving at festive gatherings with bread, crackers, or vegetables.

Ingredients

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Pomegranate Pistachio Honey Butter

2 cups softened butter
6 tbsp pomegranate seeds
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp chopped roasted pistachios
½ tsp sea salt
Pinch of orange zest (optional)

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Butter

2 cups softened butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp crushed cinnamon cereal or chopped candied walnuts
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp sea salt
Dash of vanilla extract (optional)

Blackberry Bourbon Pecan Butter

2 cups softened butter
6 tbsp fresh blackberries, lightly crushed
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans
1 tsp bourbon (optional)
½ tsp sea salt
Hint of lemon zest (optional)

Garden Herb Chive Butter

2 cups softened butter
4–5 tbsp fresh chopped chives
½ tsp each: oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil
¼ tsp cracked black pepper
½ tsp sea salt
1 tsp lemon juice or zest (optional)

Roasted Garlic & Sun-Dried Tomato Butter

2 cups softened butter
4–5 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
2 tbsp chopped basil
2 tbsp finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
½ tsp sea salt
Sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Butter – Start by softening all butter portions to room temperature to ensure easy mixing and creamy consistency.
Mix Pomegranate Pistachio Honey Butter – In a bowl, combine softened butter, pomegranate seeds, honey, roasted pistachios, and sea salt. Add orange zest if desired. Mix gently until evenly combined but with some texture from seeds and nuts.
Make Cinnamon Toast Crunch Butter – In another bowl, mix softened butter with brown sugar, maple syrup, crushed cinnamon cereal or candied walnuts, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir in vanilla extract if using until fully incorporated.
Create Blackberry Bourbon Pecan Butter – Gently fold together softened butter, lightly crushed fresh blackberries, honey, chopped toasted pecans, bourbon (optional), and sea salt. Add lemon zest if desired to brighten flavors.
Prepare Garden Herb Chive Butter – Combine softened butter with chopped chives, oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil, cracked black pepper, and sea salt. Stir in lemon juice or zest for an extra citrusy note if preferred.
Mix Roasted Garlic & Sun-Dried Tomato Butter – Mix softened butter with mashed roasted garlic, chopped basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and sea salt. Add crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat if wanted.
Chill and Serve – Transfer each butter mixture to separate containers or shape into logs using plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up and allow flavors to meld. Serve cold or at room temperature on a butter spread board with bread or crackers.

Notes

Butter should be softened to room temperature for smooth mixing.
These spreads can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to one week.
Optional twists like citrus zest, vanilla extract, or bourbon add unique flavor dimensions.
Perfect to customize depending on your holiday gatherings and taste preferences.
Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh veggies for an impressive appetizer board.