Butter Boards : The Latest Viral Food Trend

If you haven’t yet heard about the butter board trend – there’s no doubt you’re going to see it popping up at a gathering very soon! Simple, easily adaptable and utterly delectable, butter boards are the latest viral food trend that we’re crushing on!

Chef and author Joshua McFadden is credited with creating these shared platter masterpieces, while recipe developer Justine Doiron sent the concept viral on social media.

“I want to make them the next charcuterie board,” she explained on her TikTok video, which has had more than eight and a half million views. “I just love the concept. It’s all about … like if you’re serving a bunch of people, spread a bunch of soften butter on a plate. Add tonnes of flakey salt, tonnes of lemon zest, any herbs or toppings you want. Serve with warm bread and it just feels really communal.”

Butter boards can be created using pretty much any savoury (and some sweet) toppings that you fancy. But here are Justine’s general rules.

Make sure you use softened butter and a large board so there’s plenty of room to spread ingredients.
Always use flakey salt and lemon zest as a base and to add depth of flavour.
Layer the toppings on next. Some suggestions include veggies, spices, toasted nuts, and then top with some honey for sweetness. Just make sure everything is cut small enough so guests can gather a good amount of everything onto their bread.
Serve with crusty, warm bread. Delish!

@justine_snacksI like this one idk I’m in a silly goofy butter mood♬ original sound – speed songs

Since Justine send social media into overdrive with her board, others have created their own versions. This gorgeous creation includes lots of sweet flavours balanced with herbs. What a delight!

@everything_delish butter boards > charcuterie boards! Love this trend! IB: @justine_snacks #butterboards #fyp #butter ♬ love nwantinti (ah ah ah) – CKay

And here’s another twist, swap out the butter for creamy goat’s cheese. An absolute taste sensation.

@themodernnonna Replying to @Linda Thomas5931 This Goat Cheese Board is INCREDIBLE ???? #butterboard #butter #fyp ♬ original sound – THEMODERNNONNA

So what you do think of the butter board trend? Will you be trying it? Let us know in the comments below.

50 Comments

- - meedee said
  - 08 Jan 2025
    9:20 am
This article was posted in 2022 and its now 2025 and I have not seen this at all. Maybe i dont get out enough or im not mixing in the right circles. I must say that this really does look divine though and something I would love to try out

- - Ordinary mum said
  - 28 Oct 2024
    3:57 pm
I love butter but this is definitely NOT something I’d do. The finished product looks so pretty but the thought of it is actually a little weird and gross. How to judge how much butter you’re actually getting on your little bit of bread. I’d rather a dip and crackers or cob loaf dip.

- - mom465794 said
  - 24 Oct 2024
    11:56 pm
I haven’t seen this at a party yet but I imagine it would be a hassle to clean!

- - mom486197 said
  - 27 Sep 2024
    7:02 am
This is an interesting dish, not sure I would use butter, might change it over for a soft type of cheese or avocado as too much butter is not good for you. I love the idea of the concept though, it looks stylish and perfect for when you are having a party or some friends over..

- - sars_angelchik said
  - 26 Sep 2024
    9:57 am
This is a little weird… I like bread and butter, but that much? There are better things out there and like someone else said, it would be a huge greasy mess! Butter is also so unhealthy, so decorating it up like this would encourage you to eat more of it than you would ordinarily. I really don’t see the point.

- - ChiWren said
  - 03 Nov 2023
    12:22 pm
Just call me Madeline, because I love my bread and love my butter! This is sooo up my alley. Some lurpak (or the French stuff if I’m feeling fancy), mix in some roasted garlic, Maldon sea salt, crusty bread and I’m in heaven.

- - Zmijka86 said
  - 20 Jun 2023
    9:01 pm
Not something I would try it.

- - MummaD said
  - 21 Mar 2023
    12:27 pm
Not sure of this, I’d hate to clean it up afterwards.

- - Lividanke said
  - 14 Mar 2023
    3:21 pm
I haven’t tried one of these personally but I’ve seen that they’re all the go at the moment.

- - tessie said
  - 02 Mar 2023
    11:22 am
Definitely not something I’m interested in trying. Waste of money if no-one likes it

- - rovermum said
  - 02 Mar 2023
    9:53 am
OMG, I absolutely love this. And then I scrolled down to the goats cheese board!!!! I cannot wait to try one of these.

- - sars_angelchik said
  - 02 Mar 2023
    8:46 am
What a great idea and looks so beautiful too!

- - ~Loui~ said
  - 01 Mar 2023
    11:47 pm
So – it’s just kind of like a dip made out of butter? I don’t think I’m really a fan.

- - BellaB said
  - 31 Dec 2022
    11:44 pm
This isn’t one that really appeals – too messy.

- - nessjed said
  - 05 Dec 2022
    10:32 pm
I’m very keen to try this!

- - mom461384 said
  - 08 Nov 2022
    2:37 pm
These look delicious… Although I don’t know about having it out at a party for everybody to be dipping in and dropping crumbs in

- - mom483864 said
  - 01 Nov 2022
    10:16 am
They definitely look very pretty and I’m sure you could have so much fun decorating but I just feel it’s too messy and weird. Don’t think I’ll be trying this. I’ll stick to cheese platters

- - mom101628 said
  - 31 Oct 2022
    11:39 pm
Not a great fan of communal boards, but admit these do look pretty – not so sure what they will look like after being eaten a bit.

- - Mad Bean said
  - 28 Oct 2022
    11:28 am
My hubby would love this. Will definitely have to try this.

- - mom93821 said
  - 15 Oct 2022
    7:46 am
It looks visually appealing but I am not keen to share a board.