Make The Perfect Butter Board In Minutes! (And Butter Too!)

Ingredients

• 600 ml Heavy Whipping Cream (use double or heavy whipping cream; all will be turned into fresh butter)
• 100 g Fresh Butter (made from the cream above; keep chilled until assembling)
• 2 tsp Flaky Sea Salt (good quality flaky sea salt for finishing)
• 1 tsp Sumac (Middle Eastern spice with lemony tang)
• 1 tbsp Lemon Thyme (leaves stripped from stems; adds citrus herb flavor)
• 1 tbsp Walnuts (finely chopped)
• 4 Fresh Figs (thinly sliced; choose ripe but firm figs)
• 1 tbsp Honey (drizzled over the board just before serving)
• 1 handful Edible Flowers (for garnish; ensure they are pesticide‑free)

Instructions

1. Whip the Cream

   Pour the 600 ml of heavy whipping cream into a mixing bowl and whisk on the highest speed until it thickens and begins to separate.

   Time: PT5M

2. Form Butter and Separate Buttermilk

   Continue whisking until solid butter masses form and the liquid buttermilk pools at the bottom. Stop when the butter looks glossy and the buttermilk is clearly separated.

   Time: PT5M

3. Drain and Wash Butter

   Scoop the butter into a bowl of cold water. Gently squeeze the butter under the water to expel as much buttermilk as possible, then continue rinsing until the water runs clear.

   Time: PT4M

4. Shape Butter for the Board

   Pat the washed butter into a smooth 100 g block. Keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to assemble the board.

   Time: PT1M

5. Prepare Toppings – Walnuts

   Finely chop about 1 tbsp of walnuts and set aside.

   Time: PT1M

6. Prepare Toppings – Figs

   Slice 4 fresh figs very thinly so they can be lifted with a butter knife.

   Time: PT1M

7. Prepare Toppings – Lemon Thyme

   Strip the leaves from the lemon thyme stems and set aside for garnish.

   Time: PT30S

8. Assemble the Butter Board

   Place the butter block on a serving board and spread it roughly with a butter knife. Sprinkle 2 tsp flaky sea salt and 1 tsp sumac evenly over the butter.

   Time: PT2M

9. Add Garnishes

   Scatter the lemon thyme leaves, arrange the fig slices, sprinkle the chopped walnuts, drizzle 1 tbsp honey, and finish with edible flowers.

   Time: PT2M

10. Serve

    Present the board with sliced bread or crackers. Encourage guests to spread the seasoned butter onto their chosen base.

    Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

309

Protein

1.5 g

Carbohydrates

24 g

Fat

24 g

Fiber

2 g