Epic Butter Board 3 Ways

Ingredients

• 2 sticks Unsalted Butter (softened at room temperature, divided 1 stick for sweet board and 1 stick for savory board)
• 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened, room temperature)
• 3/4 cup Fresh Mango (peeled and diced; 1/2 cup for sweet board, 1/4 cup for cream cheese board)
• 1/4 cup Dried Apricots (chopped finely)
• 1.5 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
• 1 tbsp Fresh Mint Leaves (chopped)
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon (for sweet board)
• 2 tbsp Honey (divided between sweet board and cream cheese board)
• 1.5 tsp Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 3 cloves Black Garlic (minced; adds sweet‑umami depth to savory board)
• 3 cloves Garlic (whole cloves for roasting, then minced)
• 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Fresh Thyme (finely chopped)
• 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional heat for savory board)
• 1 pinch Sea Salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Soften Butter and Cream Cheese

   Remove the butter and cream cheese from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes until easily spreadable.

   Time: PT10M

2. Roast Garlic

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the whole garlic cloves with a drizzle of olive oil, wrap them in foil, and roast for 12‑15 minutes until soft and caramelized. Let cool, then mince.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 400°F

3. Prepare Fruit & Herb Toppings

   Dice the mango, chop the dried apricots, grate the ginger, and finely chop mint, rosemary, and thyme. Measure honey, lime juice, cinnamon, and pepper flakes.

   Time: PT10M

4. Mix Sweet Tangy Butter

   In a mixing bowl combine 1 stick softened butter, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp lime juice, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Stir until smooth, then fold in half of the diced mango, half of the chopped apricots, and half of the mint.

   Time: PT5M

5. Mix Cream Cheese Fruit Spread

   In a separate bowl blend the softened cream cheese with 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp lime juice, a pinch of cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp grated ginger. Spread onto a portion of the serving board and top with the remaining mango, apricots, and a sprinkle of mint.

   Time: PT5M

6. Mix Savory Garlic Herb Butter

   In the original mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1 stick softened butter with the minced roasted garlic, minced black garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, a pinch of sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

7. Assemble the Butter Boards

   On a large serving board, spread the sweet tangy butter in one section, the cream cheese fruit spread in a second section, and the savory garlic herb butter in the third. Garnish each section with a drizzle of honey (sweet boards) or a few extra herb leaves (savory).

   Time: PT5M

8. Final Presentation and Serve

   Serve the board at room temperature with sliced baguette, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks. Enjoy immediately or keep covered for up to 2 hours before serving.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

2g

Carbohydrates

10g

Fat

22g

Fiber

1g