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Holiday Butter Board

Holiday butter board with swooshes of softened salted butter topped with cranberries, pistachios, honey, and orange zest. Quick assemble board for easy swiping with crusty bread—no cooking needed.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

salted butter
  • 1 cup salted butter softened to room temperature
honey
  • 2 tbsp honey
dried cranberries
  • 0.25 cup dried cranberries chopped
pistachios
  • 0.25 cup pistachios chopped
orange zest
  • 1 tsp orange zest
fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
flaky sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt
red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
baguette or crusty sourdough
  • 1 baguette or crusty sourdough torn or sliced

Method
 

Make the butter base
  1. Spread the softened salted butter across a wooden board using the back of a spoon, creating swooshes and swirls. Keep it evenly covered so toppings will cling to the ridges.
Top and serve
  1. Drizzle honey over the butter in thin lines, letting it pool slightly in the swirls. Aim for full coverage without soaking the entire surface.
  2. Scatter chopped dried cranberries, chopped pistachios, orange zest, and finely chopped rosemary evenly over the top. Use a light hand so the colors stay distinct.
  3. Finish with flaky sea salt and red pepper flakes for contrast and a slight kick. Serve immediately with torn or sliced baguette or crusty sourdough for swiping.

Notes

Pro tip: for the prettiest swooshes, soften the butter until very spreadable (about room temperature) and build the board right before serving. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; let sit at room temperature 10 minutes to loosen before serving. Freezing is not recommended because the texture of the butter and toppings can change. For a dairy-light option, substitute a good-quality plant-based butter that’s formulated to soften and spread like dairy butter.