Butter Board Pumpkin Spice (Print)
Whipped butter with pumpkin spice, honey, and festive toppings—perfect for fall entertaining.
# Components:
→ Butter Base
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
03 - 1 tablespoon honey
04 - Pinch flaky sea salt
→ Toppings
05 - 2 tablespoons toasted pecans, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
08 - 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
09 - 1 teaspoon orange zest
10 - Drizzle honey, to finish
→ For Serving
11 - 1 baguette or rustic bread, sliced and toasted
12 - Assorted crackers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whip the softened butter with pumpkin pie spice, honey, and flaky sea salt until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or whisk.
02 - Spread the whipped butter generously onto a clean serving board or platter, creating decorative swirls using the back of a spoon.
03 - Evenly sprinkle the toasted pecans, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds, and orange zest across the butter surface.
04 - Drizzle additional honey over the top for enhanced sweetness.
05 - Present immediately with toasted bread slices and assorted crackers on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in ten minutes so perfect for last minute guests
- Works as a sweet or savory appetizer with zero cooking
- Eye-catching centerpiece for holiday gatherings
- Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
02 -
- Vegetarian friendly and gluten free adaptable
- Crowd pleaser for all ages
- Customizable with endless toppings
03 -
- Let butter get truly soft before whipping or you will not get that light fluffy texture
- Arrange toppings in clusters for a more artistic board that photographs beautifully
- Toasting the nuts and seeds makes a world of difference I learned it is tempting to skip but the aroma and crunch are worth it