Flavored Butter Board Charcuterie (Printer-friendly)

Creamy flavored butter topped with nuts, herbs, honey, and sea salt. An elegant, no-cook appetizer for sharing.

# 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 (e.g., pistachios, walnuts, pecans), roughly chopped
05 - 2 tbsp fresh herbs (e.g., 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 (e.g., prosciutto, salami, cheese) (optional)

# Steps:

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.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent an hour but takes ten minutes from start to finish.
  • Everyone gathers around the board and the whole thing becomes an experience instead of just passing plates.
  • You can customize it endlessly with whatever herbs, nuts, or sweet touches you have on hand.
  • It pairs beautifully with wine and makes even casual gatherings feel a little more special.
02 -
  • If your butter is too cold, it will rip and clump instead of spreading smoothly, so always let it sit out until it yields easily to a spoon.
  • The honey can slide off if you drizzle too much in one spot, so spread it out in thin lines and let it pool naturally.
  • Chop the nuts small enough that they stick to the butter but not so fine that they disappear into the spread.
03 -
  • Chill your board in the fridge for five minutes before spreading the butter if your kitchen is warm; it helps the butter hold its shape longer.
  • Use a bench scraper or offset spatula for the smoothest, most elegant swirls across the board.
  • Always set out more bread than you think you need because people will keep coming back for just one more piece.
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