Butter Board Charcuterie (Printable)

Creamy butter spread adorned with toasted nuts, herbs, sea salt, and lemon zest for a stylish appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Butter Base

01 - 7 oz unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

→ Toppings

02 - 1 oz mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds), roughly chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (chives, parsley, dill), finely chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
05 - Zest of 1 lemon
06 - 1 tablespoon honey, optional for drizzling
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

08 - 1 baguette or assorted crackers, sliced

# Directions:

01 - Toast the mixed nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly.
02 - Spread the softened butter evenly over a clean wooden board or serving platter, creating swirls and ridges for texture.
03 - Evenly sprinkle the toasted nuts, fresh herbs, flaky sea salt, and lemon zest over the butter. Add freshly ground black pepper and drizzle honey if desired.
04 - Serve immediately with sliced baguette or crackers for dipping and spreading.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes 15 minutes total and feels fancy enough for guests, casual enough for a weeknight snack.
  • The butter becomes this creamy, textured base that turns ordinary bread into something worth savoring.
02 -
  • The butter must actually be softened, not melting—if it's too warm, everything slides off and you lose that textured presentation.
  • Toast those nuts even though it feels like an extra step; the flavor difference is genuinely night and day.
03 -
  • Use a wooden board because it looks beautiful and actually keeps the butter cooler longer than ceramic or glass.
  • If your butter is struggling to hold its shape, chill the board in the freezer for 5 minutes first, then spread the butter quickly onto the cold surface.
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