Butter Board Charcuterie (Printable)

Creamy butter layered with toasted nuts, fresh herbs, and lemon zest. Perfect for an elegant appetizer spread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Butter Base

01 - 7 ounces unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

→ Toppings

02 - 1 ounce mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds), roughly chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (chives, parsley, dill), finely chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
05 - Zest of one lemon
06 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for drizzling)
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

08 - 1 baguette or assorted crackers, sliced

# How-To:

01 - Toast the mixed nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
02 - Spread the softened butter evenly on a clean wooden board or serving platter, using swirls and ridges to create texture.
03 - Evenly sprinkle the toasted nuts, fresh herbs, flaky sea salt, and lemon zest over the butter. Add freshly ground black pepper and drizzle honey if desired.
04 - Present immediately with sliced baguette or crackers for spreading and dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes 15 minutes total but tastes like you spent hours planning something fancy.
  • Your guests will Instagram it before eating it, and you'll look like a culinary genius for minimal effort.
  • The combination of creamy, crunchy, salty, and bright flavors hits every taste craving at once.
02 -
  • The butter must be softened to room temperature or it will be impossible to spread smoothly, but not so warm that it gets greasy.
  • Toasting the nuts really does matter, even though it seems like an extra step, because it's what makes them taste like a deliberate choice rather than an afterthought.
03 -
  • If your butter is too cold, wrap the board in a warm kitchen towel for a minute or two before spreading to soften it slightly without melting it.
  • Taste a tiny bit of the finished board before serving so you know the salt and acid balance is exactly right for your palate.
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