Dip into TikTok's latest obsession — the butter board
Tired of charcuterie? Try a new kind of spread
Charcuterie boards have evolved — they've been remixed, stripped down and reimagined in every way possible. The internet's most recent rendition? The butter board — and it's exactly what it sounds like. Brought to popularity by Justine Doiron, who amassed over 8.4 million views (and counting), it's the newest obsession of online food creators (and we're pretty into it, too). Although the concept dates back to chef Joshua McFadden's 2017 cookbook, Six Seasons: A New Way With Vegetables, the TikTok trend grew after Doiron's viral video.
The concept is simple: grab a board of your choosing and spread softened butter across it, adorn it with toppings of your choice and serve with fresh, warm bread. To make the base more interesting, feather the butter in an appealing pattern. The toppings are where your creativity comes in — you can go for a sweet or savoury concoction, or maybe even something themed. Doiron opted for fresh mint and basil, ground coriander and cardamom, topped with flaky salt, lemon zest, honey, and decorated with edible flowers.
Don't let the quantity of toppings fool you, the butter board can be more simple and inexpensive than its predecessor. But does it have to be one or the other — or can butter boards be served alongside the classic charcuterie board? We think the more boards to graze upon, the better.
Cue the butter board remixes: as it rises in popularity, it's proving to be a very versatile concept (hello, peanut butter board!). We've rounded up some of our favourites here.
This board is sweet, crunchy and perfect for brunch.
If you're looking for a more savoury option, this one stars bacon and onions.
Presentation is key for any board and this fig and berry option does it best.
This decadent option uses several spreads — butter, goat cheese, apricot jam, and truffle honey.
Skip the Italian classic of bread and olive oil and opt for this butter board twist!
For the classic charcuterie board enthusiasts, this board offers butter and cheese with a unique take on presentation.
A twist on the term "butter naan" — this South Asian rendition will have you drooling.
A sweet and crunchy dessert option — introducing the peanut butter board!
The perfect appetizer for your fall feast? This butter board is bursting with toppings.
