Have you seen the viral new trend of creating butter boards? They're being called the new charcuterie board and the "it" party food for the holiday season. The idea is to serve something unique and delicious that guests can gather around and enjoy over conversation. I wanted to make sure we included our vegan and dairy-free guests so I decided to make a vegan butter board.
My daughter is vegan, so I'm always thinking about what she can/cannot enjoy during the holidays.
This vegan butter board is creamy, sweet, salty, and full of herb flavors. I think it's a fun starter to have on the table during your next dinner party or holiday gathering.
I mean, who doesn't love bread and butter?!
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Ingredients I Used for This Fall Butter Board
You can read and print the full recipe below, but here's a look at the ingredients I used to put this board together. I got all of my supplies at Trader Joe's which included:
- Vegan Butter
- Flaky Mediterranean Sea Salt
- Apple Cider Fruit Spread
- Pumpkin Spiced Pumpkin Seeds (These are more sweet than salty)
- Fresh Thyme
- Fresh Rosemary
You can use any combination of flavors you'd like (alternative ideas below), but this combination tastes so perfect for fall and holiday season!
Tips For Making A Vegan Butter Board
Here are a few tips if you're going to tackle your own vegan butter board:
- Any vegan butter will work (salted or unsalted). Vegan butter doesn't hold as well as regular butter. This is because it doesn't have the same fatty proteins from the milk. The longer you leave your vegan butter board out, the chances increase that the butter will begin to separate and become oily. To combat this, once you make your board, pop it back in the refrigerator to chill and bring it out when you're ready to serve it.
- If you use unsalted vegan butter, increase your flaky salt
- You can get creative with this recipe and swap out any of the elements you'd like
- Spice things up by making hot honey to drizzle on top!
How To Make A Vegan Butter Board
Making this board is really simple. You start by spreading softened vegan butter onto a charcuterie board or platter. Next you add your toppings of choice. You can go in so many directions here! You can make a sweet butter board (think cinnamon, chocolate and pecans), a savory board (garlic, salt, herbs), and even something spicy (chili flakes, hot honey, and brown sugar for balance).
You'll want to serve toasted bread with your butter board. I found a vegan brioche bread at Trader Joe's which is delicious! I lightly toasted that along with some sourdough and placed it around the edges of the butter board.
Vegan Butter Board Tips & Trends
The possibilities are almost endless when it comes to making your board. But here are a few popular trends for butter boards and how to recreate the look:
For A Pretty Butter Board
Add edible flower petals and bright lemon zest to your butter board for a pretty wow factor. You can even order edible flowers right from Amazon!
For A Dessert Board
Swap out your vegan butter for vegan cream cheese and spread that on your board. Top with cinnamon, chocolate drizzle, or even spread on some hazelnut spread. Instead of bread, use wafer cookies, graham crackers, and mini bagels.
For A Fruity Board
For toppings, add in a preserve like apricot or wild blueberry (my personal favorite) on top of your vegan butter. Top with some chopped almonds and serve with sliced strawberries and pretzel bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vegan butter doesn't have the same fatty content that butter made with milk has so as it warms up it begins to seperate into a bit of an oily mess. For that reason, it's best to keep your vegan butter (and butter board) chilled until ready to serve.
Vegan butter is not healthier than normal butter. Vegan butter is used in this recipe to show how vegans and those with a non-dairy diet can enjoy a butter board!
Go ahead and make your butter board ahead of time and simply wrap your board in plastic wrap and then store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve it.
You can make this butter board with any vegan butter, but I've found some brands hold up better than others. I like Trader Joe's or Miyoko vegan butter because they seem to be less oily as they get to room temperature.
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Vegan Butter Board
Equipment
- 1 Bread Knife
- 1 Charcuterie Board or Platter
Ingredients
- 1 Package Vegan Butter Softened
- ¼ Cup Apple Cider Fruit Spread (substitute for apricot preserves)
- 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt
- ¼ Cup Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Seeds (substitute for chopped candied pecans or walnuts)
- 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 2 Springs Fresh Rosemary
Instructions
- Spread the softened vegan butter on a small charcuterie board or tray
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt
- Add dollops of fruit spread
- Top with pumpkin seeds
- Sprinkle evenly the thyme and rosemary leaves
- Serve with grilled vegan brioche or sourdough bread
Notes
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