Save A delightful, shareable dessert twist on the trendy butter board featuring whipped flavoured cream cheese fresh berries and sweet toppings perfect for gatherings.
I first made this butter board dessert for a family brunch and it was instantly a hit. Everyone loved sharing and customizing their own little bites with different toppings.
Ingredients
- Flavoured Cream Cheese: 250 g (8 oz) cream cheese softened, 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, zest of 1 small lemon (optional)
- Toppings: 150 g (1 cup) mixed fresh berries (strawberries blueberries raspberries blackberries), 2 tbsp chopped toasted pistachios or almonds, 1 tbsp dried edible rose petals (optional), 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or shavings, 2 tbsp granola (optional), 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves torn
- To Serve: 1 French baguette or loaf of brioche sliced and lightly toasted, extra honey or maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Whip Cream Cheese:
- In a medium bowl beat the softened cream cheese honey or maple syrup vanilla extract and lemon zest (if using) until smooth and fluffy
- Spread:
- Using a spatula spread the flavoured cream cheese evenly onto a clean large serving board or platter swirling for texture
- Layer Berries:
- Arrange the mixed berries attractively over the cream cheese layer
- Add Toppings:
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts chocolate chips granola (if using) and dried rose petals
- Drizzle:
- Drizzle lightly with extra honey or maple syrup
- Garnish:
- Garnish with torn mint leaves
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with toasted bread slices or brioche for dipping and spreading
Save My kids love helping assemble the dessert board. It quickly becomes a sweet interactive experience for everyone at the table.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter mixing bowl hand mixer or whisk spatula bread knife
Allergen Information
Contains dairy cream cheese nuts if using pistachios or almonds and gluten if serving with regular bread. Always check packaged ingredients for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving without bread: calories 180 total fat 10 g carbohydrates 18 g protein 4 g
Save Serve your butter board dessert immediately for the freshest flavor and texture. Your guests will love assembling their own sweet bites together!
Recipe Guide
- → What type of cream cheese works best?
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture. Softened cream cheese blends easily and holds whipped air for a fluffy spread.
- → Can I make it ahead of time?
You can whip the cream cheese and prep toppings in advance, but assemble and garnish just before serving for freshness.
- → Is there a dairy-free version?
Yes, plant-based cream cheese substitutes paired with maple syrup offer a dairy-free adaptation for vegan guests.
- → Which bread pairs best?
Brioche and French baguette slices toast well, providing a sturdy, mildly sweet base ideal for spreading the cream cheese mixture.
- → How do I customize toppings?
Switch up berries for seasonal fruit or add extra crunch with your favorite toasted nuts, granola, or edible petals for elegance.