Flavored Butter Board Charcuterie (Printable)

Creamy butter topped with crunchy nuts, fresh herbs, honey, and flaky salt on a beautiful board.

# What You'll 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 (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) (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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. Serve immediately with slices of baguette, crackers, and, if desired, alongside your favorite charcuterie items.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Takes literally ten minutes but looks like you hired a caterer
  • Guests can customize their bites and mix flavors however they want
02 -
  • Cold butter creates texture disasters, leave it out for at least an hour before starting
  • The butter will soften faster than you think once people start digging in, so keep extra bread handy
03 -
  • Mix the butter a day ahead and store it in the fridge, then bring it to room temperature and spread it when you're ready to serve
  • Put out small spoons so people can drizzle extra honey or add more salt to their specific sections
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