Butter Board Charcuterie (Printable)

Creamy butter adorned with toasted nuts, herbs, flaky salt, and lemon zest for a flavorful spread.

# 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 tbsp fresh herbs (chives, parsley, dill), finely chopped
04 - 1 tsp flaky sea salt
05 - Zest of 1 lemon
06 - 1 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzling)
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

08 - 1 baguette or assorted crackers, sliced

# How-To:

01 - Toast 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 softened butter evenly onto a clean wooden board or serving platter, forming swirls and ridges to add texture.
03 - Evenly sprinkle toasted nuts, chopped fresh herbs, flaky sea salt, and lemon zest over the butter. Add freshly ground black pepper and drizzle honey if desired.
04 - Present immediately with sliced baguette or crackers for dipping and spreading.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It takes barely fifteen minutes but looks like you spent hours planning it.
  • You can prep everything in advance and assemble it moments before guests arrive.
  • Butter tastes better when it's not hiding—this dish celebrates that simple truth.
02 -
  • Toast your nuts the same day you're serving this—nuts that have been sitting around lose that crucial aromatic quality that makes them shine.
  • If your butter is too cold, it won't spread smoothly; if it's too warm, it'll be a greasy mess—aim for that sweet spot where it's softened but still holds its shape.
03 -
  • If you're making this ahead, you can toast the nuts and chop the herbs earlier in the day, then assemble everything just minutes before your guests arrive.
  • A microplane zester creates the finest, most delicate zest that looks professional and distributes evenly across the board.
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