Flavored Butter Board Charcuterie (Printable)

Creamy flavored butter board topped with nuts, herbs, honey, and sea salt. An elegant, crowd-pleasing appetizer for entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ Butter Base

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

→ Toppings

04 - 3 tablespoons mixed nuts such as pistachios, walnuts, or pecans, roughly chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, or dill, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons 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 such as prosciutto, salami, or cheese, optional

# Step-by-Step:

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 to assemble but looks like you spent an hour staging it for a magazine shoot.
  • Everyone gathers around the board and eats with their hands, which breaks the ice faster than any cocktail ever could.
  • You can customize it endlessly depending on what you have in the fridge or what mood youre in.
02 -
  • If the butter sits out too long in a warm room, it will start to look greasy and lose its shape, so serve it soon after assembling.
  • Toasting your nuts for three minutes in a dry skillet transforms them from fine to unforgettable.
  • If you add garlic, use it sparingly unless you want every conversation within three feet to smell like an Italian kitchen.
03 -
  • Let your butter sit out for at least an hour before you start so it spreads like silk instead of tearing.
  • If you want to make this ahead, you can mix and spread the butter up to two hours early, then cover it loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate, just bring it back to room temperature and add toppings right before serving.
  • Use a light hand with the honey, you can always add more but you cant take it back once its drizzled everywhere.
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