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Christmas Butter Board Recipe

Make the latest viral trend into a festive Christmas butter board for your next holiday party! Combine soft butter with herbs, meat and cheese into a delicious charcuterie.

Christmas Butter Board Recipe

After making this viral butter board and the delicious cream cheese board version, we thought that a Christmas tree shaped one would be perfect for the holidays!

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What is a butter board?

Butter boards are the latest viral recipe and food trend from TikTok. Flavourful butter is served on a wooden board and topped with flaky salt, lemon zest, fresh herbs, as well as sweet and savory toppings. It’s an easy appetizer that is best served with crusty bread or crackers.

Food influencer Justine Doiron, first shared the original TikTok video which was inspired by Joshua Mcfadden. The original idea included edible flowers, hot honey, red onions and was served with warm bread.

Christmas Butter Board Recipe

We love to make tree shaped appetizers like this Christmas tree charcuterie board and pull apart Christmas tree cinnamon rolls.

The best part about this viral video food trend is that the possibilities are endless! You can literally make a dozen different varieties of your own butter board.

Simply grab your favorite wooden cutting board, room temperature butter and herbs and spices to create a flavor profile that is all your own.

Christmas Butter Board Recipe

How to Make a Christmas Butter Board!

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Supplies:

Tip: Use a piece of parchment paper under the butter to make clean up a breeze.

Christmas Butter Board Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup smoked salmon or lox
  • 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 of a tangerine
  • 2 tsp red caviar, optional
  • Fresh rosemary, fennel and parsley
  • Apple, for garnish
Holiday Butter Board Process

Creating a delicious butter board appetizer could not be easier! Let me show you how…

Christmas Board Directions:

Butter Board Process

1. Slice the apple into 1/8″ thickness and use cookie cutters to cut out festive shape. Store in a small bowl of water with a few drops of lemon juice to prevent browning.

Butter Board Process

2. Combine 1 tsp butter with 1 Tbsp cheese to form a star for the top of the board.

Butter Board Process

3. Spread butter over a cutting board in the shape of a Christmas tree.

Butter Board Process

4. Layer with salmon, cheese, caviar and herbs.

Butter Board Process

5. Add the tangerines to the bottom, cranberries to the top and embellish with apple slices.

6. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

While we love this combination of flavours and toppings, here are a few more varieties to try!

Optional ingredients:

  • Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Top with flakey sea salt or pink Himalayan salt.
  • Add fresh figs, fig jam or pomegranates.
  • A drizzle of honey is always a great addition!
  • Spice it up with a sprinkle of chili flakes or pickled jalepenos.
Christmas Butter Board Recipe

I saw a TikTok user make a completely carnivore butter board with bacon and sausage and my mind was officially blown. So when I say the sky is the limit and the possibilities are endless?! Clearly, it’s true!

Does the butter stain the board?

I use mineral oil to condition my wooden cutting boards so no, the butter did not stain the board. However, the lemon juice did bleach a few spots on the wooden cutting board. I was able to restore the wood to its former glory with a bit of mineral oil.

If you are concerned about staining your boards, simply use a piece of parchment paper to layer over the board. It will help to protect the wood and make clean up easy!

Christmas Butter Board Recipe

It’s hard to describe in words just how delicious this recipe is! And I love that it’s low carb and keto friendly for my gluten and sugar-free self.

Christmas Butter Board Recipe

More charcuterie board ideas:

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Christmas Butter Board Recipe

Christmas Butter Board Recipe

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Make the latest viral trend into a festive Christmas butter board for your next holiday party! Combine soft butter with herbs, meat and cheese into a delicious charcuterie.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup smoked salmon or lox
  • 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 of a tangerine
  • 2 tsp red caviar, optional
  • Fresh rosemary, fennel and parsley
  • Apple, for garnish

Instructions

1. Slice the apple into 1/8" thickness and use cookie cutters to cut out festive shape. Store in a small bowl of water with a few drops of lemon juice to prevent browning.

2. Combine 1 tsp butter with 1 Tbsp cheese to form a star for the top of the board.

3. Spread butter over a cutting board in the shape of a Christmas tree.

4. Layer with salmon, cheese, caviar and herbs.

5. Add the tangerines to the bottom, cranberries to the top and embellish with apple slices.

6. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 277Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 430mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 6g

All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.

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I'm an active mom of twin boys who is always looking for opportunities to inspire creativity through fun crafts, do-it-yourself projects and delicious recipes. This blog has been an integral part of supporting my little family and I am so grateful to have you become a part of our journey! Let's create together... Read more...

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