6 of the tastiest butters for your drinks board
These days, butter is totally hot on the drinks board; a complete butter board, also known as a Butter Board, has already gone viral on TikTok. And I completely understand why, because it’s delicious, looks spectacular, and is very easy to make. These six recipes for special butters will be on the table in no time and are insanely good. Just make sure you serve them with good bread, because that’s at least as important as the butter.
I always make butters in my food processor, which makes them even less work. Extra tip: freeze them, for example by portioning them into ice cube trays — this way you can make a lot at once and always have some on hand when people come over for drinks.
Six recipes for the tastiest butters
The recipes use cups; according to the official measurements, this is 250 ml per cup. Of course, you can make more if you like; these quantities are per serving!
1. Lime and cilantro butter
What you need:
1/2 cup butter, softened (not fully melted)
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
How to make it: mix all the ingredients together until smooth and even, then place in the refrigerator for half an hour until firm.
2. Garlic and basil butter
What you need:
1/2 cup butter, softened (not fully melted)
4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Fresh sage and thyme (to taste)
How to make it: mix all the ingredients together until smooth and even, then place in the refrigerator for half an hour until firm.
3. Honey almond butter
What you need:
1 cup butter, softened (not fully melted)
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
How to make it: mix all the ingredients together until smooth and even, then place in the refrigerator for half an hour until firm.
4. Pumpkin Spice butter
What you need:
1/2 cup salted butter, softened (not fully melted)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin purée
How to make it: mix all the ingredients together until smooth and even, then place in the refrigerator for half an hour until firm.
5. Jalapeño honey butter
What you need:
1/2 cup salted butter, softened (not fully melted)
1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeños
1/2 cup honey
How to make it: mix all the ingredients together until smooth and even, then place in the refrigerator for half an hour until firm.
6. Sriracha butter
What you need:
1 cup salted butter, softened (not fully melted)
1/4 cup Sriracha
How to make it: Mix all the ingredients together until smooth and even, then place in the refrigerator for half an hour until firm.
