Compound Butter Board
Recipe from Sunny Cho
A butter board, but make it elevated. These three compound butters are bold, balanced, and built for scooping. From savory-salty to bright and herbaceous, each one is delicious on toast, crackers, warm bread—or straight off the knife. Make one, make all three, and serve with pride.
Watch the Recipe
20-25 minutes
30-60 minutes
~8 - 10 per batch
What You'll Need
Ingredients
Yuzu Miso Butter with Furikake + Scallion
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons yellow miso paste
2 teaspoons yuzu kosho
Furikake, for garnish
Sliced scallions, for garnish
Roasted Garlic & Sundried Tomato Butter
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 whole head of garlic
2 tablespoons chopped sundried tomatoes
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Chives, for garnish
Strawberry Basil Butter with Balsamic Glaze
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling
Directions
For the Yuzu Miso Butter with Furikake + Scallion:
Step 1
In a medium bowl , combine softened butter, miso paste, and yuzu kosho. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
Step 2
Spread onto a serving board or small dish and garnish with furikake and scallions.
For the Roasted Garlic & Sundried Tomato Butter:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt, then wrap in foil.
Step 3
Roast for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until golden and soft.
Step 4
Mash roasted garlic into a paste, then mix with butter, sundried tomatoes, and salt until smooth.
Step 5
Spread and garnish with chives.
For the Strawberry Basil Butter with Balsamic Glaze:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Toss strawberries with maple syrup and a pinch of salt.
Step 3
Roast on a lined sheet tray for 25–30 minutes until softened and syrupy. Let cool.
Step 4
In a small food processor, blend softened butter with basil and lemon zest until smooth.
Step 5
Gently swirl in roasted strawberries by hand (for visible streaks) or blend them fully for a uniform pink hue.
Step 6
Spread and drizzle with balsamic glaze if using.
Pro Tips
Let all compound butters soften at room temp before serving for easy spreading.
Serve with crusty bread, seeded crackers, or soft baguette rounds.
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 1 week—or freeze for up to 3 months.
Sunny Cho
Sunny Cho is a Los Angeles-based food stylist and celebrity chef, known for her work on Food Network and HBO shows like Guy’s Grocery Games and Selena + Chef. She’s traveled the world creating recipes and hosting events for top athletes, chefs, and brands. With a passion for Asian, Middle Eastern, and Italian cuisines, Sunny brings a global flair to everything she creates.
