Flavored Butter Board Charcuterie (Printable)

A visually stunning appetizer featuring creamy butter adorned with nuts, herbs, honey, and sea salt. Perfect for entertaining.

# 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)

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The butter board creates this magical moment where everyone gathers around, talking and laughing while they swipe bread through the creamy, adorned butter like artists with a palette.
  • Even kitchen novices can create something that looks impressively gourmet with minimal effort, which has saved me countless times when unexpected guests arrive.
02 -
  • Temperature is everything with this recipe, so if your kitchen is cold, warm your serving board slightly before spreading the butter to prevent it from firming up too quickly.
  • The first time I made this, I added all the honey at once in one spot, creating a puddle that slid off the board, so remember that several small drizzles work much better than one heavy pour.
03 -
  • For an impressive presentation that always earns gasps, use a channel knife to create thin curls of citrus zest that you can arrange like tiny yellow flowers on top of the butter.
  • Creating a subtle border of plain butter around the edge provides a clean frame and prevents honey and toppings from sliding off the board, a technique I developed after several messy countertops.
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