Butter Board Charcuterie (Print View)

Creamy butter layered with toasted nuts, herbs, sea salt, and lemon zest for an elegant appetizer.

# Components:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Toast the mixed nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
02 - Evenly spread the softened butter onto a clean wooden board or serving platter, creating swirls and ridges to add texture.
03 - Sprinkle the toasted nuts, fresh herbs, flaky sea salt, and lemon zest evenly over the butter. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste and drizzle honey if desired.
04 - Serve immediately with slices of baguette or crackers for dipping and spreading.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough to impress guests but honestly takes less time than arranging a cheese board.
  • The toasted nuts add a warmth that makes even simple butter taste like something special.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting the nuts; raw nuts taste flat compared to the aromatic warmth toasted nuts bring.
  • Cold butter won't spread smoothly, so genuinely bring it to room temperature—it should feel almost melting when you touch it.
03 -
  • High-quality salted butter can work here too, but reduce or skip the additional salt—taste as you layer.
  • Keep this simple; it's the quality of a few ingredients, not the quantity of many, that makes it shine.
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