How to make an easy and trendy Brunch Board with Chef Kelli
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - When assembling these boards, you can smear your spreads on the board for a rustic look or use a piping bag with a star tip for a more elevated look.
Butters
Start by whipping softened butter then add your flavorings and toppings as follows:
- Maple cinnamon pecan butter- maple extract or syrup, cinnamon and chopped toasted pecans, sprinkle top with flake salt and pecans for garnish
- Roasted Garlic Rosemary- roast a head of garlic with olive oil until soft, chop fresh rosemary and mix into butter, top with flake salt and additional rosemary.
- Orange Cranberry- combine orange zest and dried chopped dried cranberries, add some toasted walnuts for an extra twist, and garnish with candied oranges and cranberriesHerb and sea salt- chop your favorite herbs, we used chives, parsley and rosemary and mix into butter with flake salt
Sweet Dips
- Nutella- spread on board in desired design and sprinkle chopped toasted hazelnuts and flake salt for garnish
- Cookie butter-top spread with mini chocolate chips and or caramel sauce for an extra sweet twist
- Chocolate almond butter- top with toasted almonds and flake salt
- Peanut butter- top with toasted peanuts and drizzle some honey for garnish
Dippers
You can make or purchase a variety of breakfast breads as well as cookies, cut fruit such as apples or anything your heart desires for example:
- Belgium waffles
- Crepes
- Pancakes
- Toasted baguettes
- Croissants
- Bagels
- Biscuits
- Scones
- Cinnamon rolls
All these items can be purchased and make ahead of time for a stress-free holiday bunch!