Sweet & Savory Toast Board

This sweet and savory toast board layers Churn butter with bold, seasonal toppings for an effortlessly elegant spread

Sweet & Savory Toast Board

created in partnership with Churn

Ingredients

For the Toast Base:

• 1 loaf sourdough or country-style bread, sliced and toasted

• Churn Butter, softened (Four Herb, Maple Cinnamon, Hot Honey, Pesto varieties)

Toast 1: Four Herb, Stracciatella & Anchovies

• Churn Four Herb Butter

• Stracciatella cheese

• Oil-packed anchovy fillets

• Freshly cracked black pepper

Toast 2: Maple Cinnamon, Apricot Jam & Flowers

• Churn Maple Cinnamon Butter

• Apricot jam

• Flaky sea salt

• Edible flowers (like pansies or violas)

Toast 3: Hot Honey, Roasted Strawberries & Ricotta

• Churn Hot Honey Butter

• Whole-milk ricotta

• Roasted strawberries (see note)

• Fried sage leaves

• Cracked black pepper

Toast 4: Pesto, Tomato & Prosciutto

• Churn Pesto Butter

• Sliced heirloom tomatoes

• Thinly sliced prosciutto

• Optional: Fresh basil or microgreens

Instructions

1. Prep the Toast Base:
   Toast your bread slices until golden and crisp. Let them cool slightly before adding butter and toppings.

2. Assemble Each Toast:

   • Four Herb Toast:
     Spread Four Herb Churn butter on toast. Add stracciatella and a couple of anchovy fillets. Finish with cracked black pepper.

   • Maple Cinnamon Toast:
     Spread Maple Cinnamon Churn butter generously. Top with apricot jam, sprinkle with flaky salt, and add edible flowers for a sweet, delicate touch.

   • Hot Honey Toast:
     Spread Hot Honey Churn butter as the base. Add a dollop of ricotta and spoon on roasted strawberries. Top with crispy fried sage and a pinch of cracked black pepper.

   • Pesto Toast:
     Slather with Pesto Churn butter. Layer with heirloom tomato slices and prosciutto. Garnish with basil or microgreens.

3. Serve:
   Arrange all four toast combinations on a large platter or board. Add optional extras like more jam, herbs, or fruit for guests to customize.

Note: How to Roast Strawberries

Toss halved strawberries with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until soft and jammy.

xx,

Lauren (Hodgen)

Dear Citrus Diaries Host | @ citrusdiaries.studio

Citrus Diaries Studio | Creative Director

If you’re interested in working together, drop me a line: hello@citrusdiaries.com 🍊

Lauren Hodgen is a passionate food enthusiast and the creative mind behind Citrus Diaries Studio. Since 2018, she has shared her journey of wellness and healing through food, exploring how mindful eating can transform both body and soul. Lauren’s love for wholesome, nourishing ingredients is at the heart of her work, which is designed to inspire others to embrace a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle. Based in Columbus, OH, she creates from the belief that food is not just fuel, but a way to connect with ourselves and the world around us.