Butter Board Charcuterie (Printable Version)

Creamy butter spread adorned with toasted nuts, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and flaky sea salt to enhance flavor.

# 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 Make It:

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 - Evenly spread the softened butter onto a clean wooden board or serving platter, creating swirls and ridges for texture.
03 - Sprinkle toasted nuts, finely chopped herbs, flaky sea salt, and lemon zest evenly over the butter. Add freshly ground black pepper and drizzle with honey if desired.
04 - Serve immediately with sliced baguette or crackers for dipping and spreading.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes 15 minutes total but looks like you spent an hour in the kitchen.
  • Completely customizable based on what you have on hand or your mood that day.
  • Works for everything from casual snacking to impressing people at dinner parties.
02 -
  • Room-temperature butter is non-negotiable—cold butter won't spread smoothly and ruins the whole aesthetic.
  • Toast your own nuts instead of using pre-toasted ones; the difference in flavor and crispness is genuinely noticeable and takes three minutes.
03 -
  • Buy a block of European-style butter and keep it at room temperature in a butter bell—it stays soft, spreadable, and ready to go whenever inspiration strikes.
  • Toast your nuts in a dry skillet instead of the oven; you can watch and listen for exactly the right moment, and it takes less time.
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