Individual Butterboard with Three Flavorful Toppings

Ingredients

• 1 cup Kerrygold Irish Butter (softened to room temperature; can use salted or unsalted)
• 4 Fresh Figs (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Honey (light drizzle)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint Leaves (chopped)
• 3 teaspoons Flaky Sea Salt (divided among the three bowls)
• 2 lemons Lemon Zest (zested (about 2 teaspoons total))
• 2 Roasted Garlic Cloves (minced; can roast ahead)
• 1/4 cup Castelvetrano Olives (chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon Fresh Black Pepper (freshly cracked)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil (chopped)
• 1/4 Red Onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Pistachios (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary (finely chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Pink Peppercorns
• 1 Baguette (sliced and toasted)

Instructions

1. Soften Butter

   Remove the butter from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes until it is soft but not melted.

   Time: PT15M

2. Roast Garlic (Optional)

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place whole garlic cloves on a small piece of foil, drizzle with a little olive oil, and roast for 12‑15 minutes until soft and caramelized. Let cool, then mince.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 400°F

3. Prepare Fig & Honey Topping

   Chop the fresh figs into small pieces, zest one lemon, and finely chop the mint. In a small bowl combine figs, mint, lemon zest, a drizzle of honey, and a pinch of flaky sea salt.

   Time: PT5M

4. Prepare Garlic Olive Chili Topping

   In another bowl, mix the minced roasted garlic, chopped olives, chili flakes, freshly cracked black pepper, chopped basil, lemon zest (from half a lemon), and a pinch of flaky sea salt.

   Time: PT5M

5. Prepare Red Onion Pistachio Rosemary Topping

   Thinly slice the red onion, chop pistachios, zest the remaining half lemon, and finely chop rosemary. Combine all with crushed pink peppercorns, a drizzle of honey, and a pinch of flaky sea salt in a fourth bowl.

   Time: PT5M

6. Pipe or Spoon Butter into Individual Bowls

   Transfer the softened butter into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (or use a zip‑top bag with a corner cut). Pipe a generous swirl of butter into each wooden bowl, creating a decorative ruffle.

   Time: PT5M

7. Add Toppings and Finish

   Top each butter bowl with one of the prepared mixtures. Finish each with an extra pinch of flaky sea salt and a light drizzle of honey if desired.

   Time: PT5M

8. Toast Baguette Slices and Serve

   Slice the baguette diagonally, toast the slices until golden, and serve alongside the butter bowls. Guests can spread the flavored butter onto the toast or dip directly.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

2g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

20g

Fiber

0.5g