Butter Board Charcuterie (Printable Version)

Creamy butter base adorned with toasted nuts, herbs, sea salt, and lemon zest, ideal for serving with bread or crackers.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes and somehow feels more impressive than anything you could fuss over for an hour.
  • People genuinely get excited about butter when it's treated like this—generous, textured, and unapologetically indulgent.
  • Once you nail the toasting and arrangement, you can play with endless combinations and never repeat the same board twice.
02 -
  • Toasting nuts changes everything—raw nuts taste like cardboard compared to their warm, nutty selves, and the flavor difference is worth those 3 minutes of attention.
  • High-quality butter actually tastes different, especially European-style butters that are richer and more flavorful; it's the star here, so don't cheap out.
03 -
  • Spread the butter slightly thicker than you think you need—people are generous with their dipping, and you want plenty to go around without bare patches of board showing through.
  • Toast your nuts a minute longer than feels comfortable; they'll taste more like themselves, and the aroma is half the invitation to the table.
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