Butter Board Charcuterie (Print out)

Creamy butter with toasted nuts, herbs, sea salt, and lemon zest for a flavorful 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 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 the mixed nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
02 - Spread the softened butter evenly onto a clean wooden board or serving platter, creating swirls and ridges for texture.
03 - Sprinkle the toasted nuts, fresh 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 slices of baguette or crackers for dipping and spreading.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy but takes barely fifteen minutes, which means you can actually relax before guests arrive.
  • You get to taste buttery richness, toasted crunch, bright lemon, and herbaceous freshness all in one bite.
  • It's vegetarian, easily adaptable, and somehow works whether you're hosting five people or fifteen.
02 -
  • Softened butter is non-negotiable—cold butter won't spread smoothly and will look lumpy instead of luxurious, so pull it from the fridge thirty minutes before you start.
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan without oil; this concentrates their flavor and keeps them from becoming greasy on top of the butter.
  • Assemble this close to serving time so the toppings stay vibrant and don't sink into the butter or lose their texture.
03 -
  • European-style butter, with its higher fat content, spreads more luxuriously and tastes noticeably richer than standard American butter.
  • Toasting nuts in a dry pan concentrates their flavor in a way that's impossible to replicate with pre-toasted versions from a bag.
  • Assemble the board no more than fifteen minutes before serving so the toppings stay crisp and the colors stay bright.
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