Butter Board Charcuterie (Printable)

Creamy butter topped with toasted nuts, herbs, lemon zest, and sea salt for a vibrant appetizer accompaniment.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes 15 minutes total but looks like you spent hours perfecting appetizers.
  • High-quality butter becomes the star, so no fancy cooking skills required.
  • It's endlessly customizable—your board will never look the same twice.
02 -
  • Cold butter won't spread evenly—if yours is still firm, give it another 10 minutes on the counter or it'll tear and look messy.
  • Toast your nuts in a completely dry pan; any moisture will make them steam instead of toast, and you'll miss that flavor entirely.
03 -
  • If you're making this ahead, you can toast the nuts and chop everything the night before, then assemble just before guests arrive.
  • Use a microplane zester for lemon—it creates delicate curls that look professional and taste better than chunky zest.
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