Flavored Butter Board Charcuterie (Printable)

A visually stunning butter spread adorned with crunchy nuts, fresh herbs, honey, and sea salt. Ready in 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes but looks like you spent an hour arranging something fancy.
  • Everyone gathers around the board and just digs in together, no plating required.
  • You can swap toppings based on what's in your pantry and it still turns out beautiful.
02 -
  • If your butter is too cold, it won't spread smoothly and you'll tear up the board trying to smear it.
  • Don't skip the flaky salt, regular table salt doesn't give you those little bursts of flavor that make each bite interesting.
03 -
  • Grate the garlic on a microplane so it melts into the butter instead of sitting in chunks.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep it in the fridge and pull it out thirty minutes before guests arrive so it softens perfectly.
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