Flavored Butter Board Charcuterie (Printable Version)

A visually stunning appetizer featuring creamy flavored butter adorned with nuts, herbs, honey, and salt for communal enjoyment.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Butter Base

01 - 7 oz unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
02 - 1 tsp lemon zest
03 - 1 clove garlic, finely grated

→ Toppings

04 - 3 tbsp mixed nuts, roughly chopped
05 - 2 tbsp fresh herbs, 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine softened butter with lemon zest and grated garlic in a small bowl. Mix until fully incorporated and creamy.
02 - Using a spatula or spoon back, spread butter evenly across a clean wooden board or serving platter, creating gentle swirls.
03 - Sprinkle chopped nuts and fresh herbs generously over the butter surface.
04 - Drizzle honey evenly across the entire surface.
05 - Finish with flaky sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately with baguette slices, crackers, and charcuterie items.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The visual impact of this appetizer makes guests think you spent hours in the kitchen, while it actually comes together in minutes with minimal effort.
  • The contrast between creamy butter, crunchy nuts, and the sweet honey creates a perfect harmony of textures and flavors that keeps everyone reaching for just one more piece.
02 -
  • If you spread the butter while its still too cold, youll end up with a torn, uneven surface that catches on your knife and looks messy rather than artfully rustic.
  • I once made the mistake of adding all toppings before guests arrived, only to find the herbs had wilted and nuts softened after sitting for hours, so now I save half the garnishes to add right before serving for maximum visual appeal.
03 -
  • For an unexpected twist that never fails to impress, fold a small amount of blue cheese or goat cheese into one section of your butter, creating a gradient effect that gives guests different flavor experiences depending on where they scoop.
  • When serving outdoors in warm weather, freeze your serving board for 30 minutes before assembling, which buys you an extra hour of perfect butter consistency before it starts to melt.
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