SPREAD 🧈 The Cheer with a FUN + UNIQUE Holiday 🤶
SPREAD 🧈 The Cheer with a FUN + UNIQUE Holiday 🤶 is a easy Italian recipe that serves 4. 730 calories per serving. Recipe by The Modern Nonna on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 2 min | Total: 27 min
Cost: $14.41 total, $3.60 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened at room temperature)
- 1 tsp Lemon (fresh zest only)
- ½ tsp Sea Salt (flaky sea salt)
- 2 tbsp Apricot and Cranberry Jam (store‑bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp Hazelnuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 2 tbsp Honey (warmed to drizzle (hot honey))
- 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary (washed, ends trimmed)
- 1 tsp Granulated Sugar (for coating rosemary)
- 1 tbsp Pomegranate Seeds (fresh arils)
Instructions
Soften Butter
Allow the butter to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes, or microwave on low power for 5‑10 seconds until just soft.
Time: PT10M
Flavor the Butter
In the mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, 1 tsp lemon zest, and ½ tsp sea salt. Use a spatula to blend until the zest is evenly distributed.
Time: PT5M
Warm the Honey
Place the honey in a small saucepan over low heat and warm for 2 minutes until it becomes fluid, or microwave for 15 seconds. Do not let it boil.
Time: PT2M
Prepare Sugar‑Coated Rosemary
Dip the fresh rosemary sprig into the teaspoon of granulated sugar, turning to coat all surfaces. Set aside on a small plate.
Time: PT2M
Assemble the Butter Board
Spread the flavored butter onto the serving board, creating a generous mound. Drizzle the apricot‑cranberry jam over the butter, followed by the warm honey. Sprinkle toasted hazelnuts and pomegranate seeds around the top. Place the sugar‑coated rosemary for visual flair and insert butter knives for serving.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 730
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 52 g
- Fat
- 55 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Allergens: Dairy, Tree nuts, Honey
Last updated: April 14, 2026








