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The holiday season is the perfect time to add a touch of festive flair to your party menus. Today, we’re going to show you how to create an awesome looking Christmas tree butter board that will not only add a “wow” factor to your table but also delight your taste buds.
This Christmas-themed butter board is easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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The Butter Board Craze
Butter boards have taken the social media world by storm, and it’s not hard to see why. These visually stunning creations, like our Christmas tree butter board, combine artistry and flavor into a dippable appetizer.
From savory spreads adorned with herbs to sweet varieties adorned with fruits, the possibilities are endless. Butter boards are the perfect way to add some theming to just about any party. The concept is pretty simple. Butter boards feature some type of buttery spread on a grazing board. Around the butter are crackers, breads or any type of small finger food that would taste good when “dipped” into the butter.
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Christmas Tree Butter Board Ingredients
- 2 Cups Butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 Pomegranate
- Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
- Orange Zest
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Salt
- Bread (for dipping)
You will need a Christmas tree shaped dish to hold the butter.
How to Make this Butter Board
1. Start by creating a flavorful garlic butter spread. In a bowl, combine the room temperature butter with 1 tablespoon of garlic salt. Mix it well until the garlic salt is evenly distributed throughout the butter.
2. Next, it’s time to assemble the Christmas tree butter board. Place the Christmas tree dish in the center of a wooden serving board or tray.
3. Spread the garlic butter mixture generously across the platter in the shape of a Christmas tree.
4. Next, sprinkle some fresh orange zest over the butter. The citrusy aroma of the orange zest will add a sweet element to the butter dip.
4. For a pop of color and a burst of flavor, add pomegranate seeds to represent ornaments on the tree. The vibrant red seeds not only look stunning but also provide a juicy and sweet contrast to the savory butter.
5. Complete the look by decorating your Christmas tree butter board with fresh rosemary sprigs. The fragrance will add to the board’s flavor, while the rosemary looks like an evergreen garland on the tree.
6. Serve your Christmas tree butter board with an assortment of fresh sliced bread pieces on the side for dipping. You can use different types of bread, such as baguette slices or crackers, to cater to everyone’s tastes.
That’s it! Your Christmas tree butter board is ready to impress your guests. This delightful creation is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor!
Christmas Tree Butter Board Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Christmas tree shaped dish
- 1 serving platter
Ingredients
- 2 cups butter room temperature
- 1/2 pomegranate
- orange zest
- fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 tbsp garlic salt
- bread slices for dipping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the room temperature butter with 1 tablespoon of garlic salt. Mix it well until the garlic salt is evenly distributed throughout the butter.
- Place the Christmas tree dish in the center of a wooden serving board or tray.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture generously across the platter in the shape of a Christmas tree.
- Sprinkle some fresh orange zest over the butter.
- Add pomegranate seeds to represent ornaments on the tree.
- Complete the look by decorating your Christmas tree butter board with fresh rosemary sprigs.
- Serve your Christmas tree butter board with an assortment of fresh sliced bread pieces on the side for dipping. You can use different types of bread, such as baguette slices or crackers, to cater to everyone’s tastes.
Let us know if you decide to give this butter board a try! Feel free to tag us if you post a picture of your board to social media. We would love to see your version!
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