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Holiday Butter Board

Holiday butter board with swooshed, room-temperature butter topped with cranberries, pistachios, orange zest, honey, and rosemary. Serve it on a rustic wooden board with torn bread for easy swiping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup salted butter Use room-temperature butter so it spreads smoothly and holds swooshes.
Honey
  • 2 tbsp honey
Dried cranberries, chopped
  • 0.25 cup dried cranberries Chop for even distribution across the butter.
Pistachios, chopped
  • 0.25 cup pistachios Chop to small pieces for a crisp topping.
Orange zest
  • 1 tsp orange zest
Fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary Finely chop so it disperses evenly.
Flaky sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt
Red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes Adjust to taste if you prefer less heat.
Baguette or crusty sourdough, torn or sliced
  • 1 baguette or crusty sourdough Torn pieces work best for swiping.

Method
 

Make the holiday butter board
  1. Spread the softened butter across a wooden board using the back of a spoon, making swooshes and swirls.
  2. Drizzle the honey over the butter in thin lines so it pools slightly in the swirls.
  3. Scatter the chopped dried cranberries, chopped pistachios, orange zest, and finely chopped rosemary evenly over the top.
  4. Finish with flaky sea salt and red pepper flakes for a bright, savory contrast.
  5. Serve immediately with torn or sliced baguette or crusty sourdough for swiping.
Notes for serving
  1. Keep the board at cool room temperature for best spreadability so the butter stays soft for swiping.

Notes

Pro tip: Let the salted butter sit at room temperature long enough to spread without tearing, then build the toppings right before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days; bring back to room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving. Freezing isn’t recommended because the toppings can lose texture after thawing. For a dairy-light swap, use a high-quality plant-based salted butter in the same amount (flavor will be slightly different).