Flavored Butter Board (Print Version)

Creamy butter accented with nuts, herbs, honey, and sea salt for an elegant shared appetizer.

# Components:

→ 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 smooth and creamy.
02 - Using a spatula or spoon, spread the butter evenly over a clean wooden board or serving platter, creating gentle swirls.
03 - Sprinkle the chopped mixed nuts and fresh herbs generously over the butter.
04 - Drizzle honey evenly across the surface of the butter and toppings.
05 - Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Serve immediately accompanied by sliced baguette, crackers, and optional charcuterie items.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less than ten minutes to assemble but looks like you spent hours styling it for a magazine shoot.
  • Everyone gathers around the board, breaking bread together in a way that feels ancient and comforting.
  • You can customize it endlessly with whatever nuts, herbs, or sweet drizzles you have on hand.
02 -
  • If your butter is too cold, it will tear instead of spread, so leave it on the counter for at least an hour before you start.
  • Do not skip the flaky salt, it is what makes the sweet honey and rich butter come alive on your tongue.
  • If you are making this ahead, cover it loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate, but bring it back to room temperature before serving or it will be a solid, unspreadable brick.
03 -
  • Grate your garlic on a microplane instead of chopping it so it melts into the butter without leaving sharp, raw bites.
  • Warm your honey slightly in the microwave for a few seconds so it drizzles in delicate threads instead of clumpy globs.
  • Toast your nuts lightly in a dry pan before chopping them to bring out their oils and deepen their flavor.
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