Flavored Butter Board Charcuterie (Printable)

Creamy butter board topped with nuts, herbs, honey, and flaky salt. Ideal for sharing with breads and charcuterie.

# What You'll Need:

→ Butter Base

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

→ 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)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Combine softened butter with lemon zest and grated garlic in a small bowl. Mix until thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
02 - Using a spatula or back of a spoon, spread butter evenly across a clean wooden board or large serving platter, creating gentle swirls for visual appeal.
03 - Sprinkle chopped nuts and fresh herbs generously over the entire butter surface.
04 - Drizzle honey evenly across the board in a thin, decorative pattern.
05 - Finish with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately with baguette slices, crackers, and optional charcuterie items.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes but makes you look like you planned something thoughtful and impressive
  • People cannot resist gathering around a board and creating their own perfect bites
02 -
  • Cold butter straight from the fridge will tear your bread and frustrate everyone, so plan ahead and let it soften naturally
  • The butter board needs to sit at room temperature for serving, so don't make it more than an hour before guests arrive
03 -
  • Grate the garlic on a microplane so it virtually disappears into the butter instead of leaving chunky bites
  • Toast the nuts for 3 minutes in a dry pan before adding them to bring out their natural oils
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