Flavored Butter Board Charcuterie (Print-Friendly)

Creamy butter topped with nuts, herbs, honey, and sea salt. Perfect for entertaining with bread and charcuterie.

# What You'll Need:

→ Butter Base

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

→ 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)

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine softened butter with lemon zest and grated garlic in a small bowl. Mix until fully incorporated and creamy smooth.
02 - Using a spatula or spoon back, spread butter evenly across a clean wooden board or large serving platter, creating gentle swirls and texture.
03 - Sprinkle chopped nuts and fresh herbs generously over the butter surface, ensuring even distribution.
04 - Drizzle honey evenly across the surface. Complete with flaky sea salt and fresh black pepper to taste.
05 - Present immediately with baguette slices, crackers, and charcuterie items on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The swirls and textures create an impressively beautiful appetizer that looks like you spent hours, when it actually takes just minutes to assemble.
  • The combination of creamy butter, crunchy nuts, and sweet honey creates this perfect little explosion of flavor and texture in every bite that keeps everyone coming back for more.
02 -
  • Temperature is absolutely crucial, as I learned when I once tried to rush and spread cold butter, resulting in a torn, messy board, instead of letting it properly soften for that perfect spreadable consistency.
  • Creating a slight lip or border around the edge of your spread prevents the honey from escaping onto the board and makes for a cleaner presentation.
03 -
  • For an impressive visual effect, freeze edible flower petals into ice cube trays with water, then place these decorative ice cubes in a bowl next to your butter board to keep nearby white wine perfectly chilled while adding a gorgeous touch.
  • If serving outdoors in warm weather, place your completed butter board on top of a larger board or tray that youve chilled in the freezer for 15 minutes, creating an invisible cooling system that keeps your creation at the perfect temperature longer.
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