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. 

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