Flavored Butter Board Charcuterie (Printable)

Creamy butter board topped with nuts, herbs, honey, and sea salt. An impressive appetizer ready in 10 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Butter Base

01 - 7 oz unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
02 - 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
03 - 1 clove garlic, finely grated (optional)

→ Toppings

04 - 3 tbsp mixed nuts (pistachios, walnuts, pecans), roughly chopped
05 - 2 tbsp fresh herbs (chives, parsley, dill), finely chopped
06 - 2 tbsp honey
07 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

09 - Assorted sliced baguette, crackers, or rustic bread
10 - Charcuterie items (prosciutto, salami, cheese) (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter with lemon zest and grated garlic, if using. Mix until well incorporated and creamy.
02 - Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the butter evenly across a clean wooden board or large serving platter, creating gentle swirls.
03 - Sprinkle the chopped nuts and fresh herbs generously over the butter.
04 - Drizzle honey evenly across the surface.
05 - Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
06 - Serve immediately with slices of baguette, crackers, and, if desired, alongside your favorite charcuterie items.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but looks like you spent hours planning something impressive
  • The combination of creamy, salty, sweet, and herby keeps everyone coming back for just one more taste
02 -
  • Cold butter will tear your bread and refuse to spread nicely, so patience with the softening step is nonnegotiable
  • The board needs to be served within an hour of assembling, or the butter will start to lose its perfect spreadable texture
03 -
  • A slightly damp paper towel wiped across your board before spreading keeps the butter from sliding around
  • Mix different colored herbs and nuts for the most photogenic result, because we all know people will photograph this
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