Flavored Butter Board Appetizer (Printable Version)

A creamy butter spread adorned with crunchy nuts, fresh herbs, honey, and sea salt for easy entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Butter Base

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

→ Toppings

04 - 3 tbsp mixed nuts (pistachios, walnuts, pecans), roughly chopped
05 - 2 tbsp fresh herbs (chives, parsley, dill), 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 selections (prosciutto, salami, cheese) (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine softened butter with lemon zest and grated garlic in a small bowl; mix thoroughly until creamy.
02 - Evenly spread the butter mixture over a clean wooden board or large serving platter, forming gentle swirls with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
03 - Generously sprinkle chopped nuts and fresh herbs over the butter surface.
04 - Evenly drizzle honey over the nut and herb layer.
05 - Finish by adding a pinch of flaky sea salt and cracks of freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Serve immediately with sliced baguette, crackers, and optional charcuterie items.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's pure visual drama with zero actual effort—your guests will assume you're a culinary genius.
  • The butter melts on warm bread while the honey drips down in the most satisfying way, hitting every flavor note at once.
  • You can make it entirely to your mood, swapping nuts and herbs depending on what's in your kitchen that day.
02 -
  • If your butter is too cold when you start, it'll tear instead of spread smoothly, so always take it out 30 minutes before you need it—patience here saves frustration.
  • The honey pools beautifully on cold butter but soaks into warm butter, so time this last step right before serving for maximum visual impact.
03 -
  • Use cultured butter if you can find it—the tanginess adds a sophisticated note that makes people pause and ask what's different about it.
  • If you want to prep the board an hour ahead, cover it loosely with plastic wrap in a cool spot and skip the honey until the last moment; this keeps everything looking fresh and prevents the herbs from darkening.
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