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Chilled Butter Board with Kaluga Hybrid Caviar for Game Night
Whipped butter spread on a cold board, topped with Kaluga Hybrid caviar and simple fixings. Ready in 15 minutes, built for sharing.
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A butter board is already a crowd-pleaser. Add caviar and it becomes the thing people talk about on the way home. This one comes together in about 15 minutes — most of that is just chilling the board so the butter stays put.
The chilled-prep approach matters here. Spreading butter onto a cold surface gives it enough structure to hold the crème fraîche and caviar in place rather than letting everything slide. Kaluga Hybrid is the right call: its buttery, almond flavour runs in the same direction as the base instead of fighting it. It's a shared dish, which means the caviar goes further and nobody feels like they have to be careful with it.
Set it in the middle of the table with a stack of baguette slices and let people dig in. If you want to know more about how Kaluga Hybrid compares to other species before you order, the Caviar Kitchen caviar guide has a straightforward breakdown. Game night approved.
Ingredients
- 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter — left at room temp 10 minutes so it whips easily, then chilled again on the board
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh chives — thinly sliced
- from 1 lemon lemon zest
- 3 tbsp crème fraîche — dolloped over the butter
- 1 baguette or 1 sleeve of crackers baguette slices or sturdy crackers — for scooping
- about 30g Kaluga Hybrid caviar — to serve
Method
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Chill a wooden board or large plate in the freezer for 10 minutes while you prep everything else.
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Beat the butter with a fork or hand mixer until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Spread it across the cold board in a thick, uneven layer using the back of a spoon.
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Dollop the crème fraîche over the butter in a few spots. Scatter the chives, lemon zest, and flaky salt evenly across the surface.
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Return the board to the fridge for 3–5 minutes so the butter firms up slightly — this keeps the caviar from sinking.
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Spoon the Kaluga Hybrid caviar over the board just before people sit down. Serve with baguette slices or crackers alongside.
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Frequently asked
Why chill the board before spreading the butter?
A cold board keeps the butter firm so the caviar sits on top rather than sinking in. It also means the board stays table-ready longer without the butter going greasy.
How much caviar do I need for four people?
About 30g works well here as a shared topping — each person gets a few spoonfuls across their scoops. If caviar is the main event of the night, go up to 50g.
What makes Kaluga Hybrid a good match for this dish?
Kaluga Hybrid has a buttery, almond-forward flavour that pairs naturally with whipped butter without either one drowning the other out. It holds its own without being sharp or fishy.