Butter Board Charcuterie (Print)

Creamy butter adorned with toasted nuts, herbs, sea salt, and lemon zest, perfect for sharing with bread.

# 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. Allow 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. Crack fresh black pepper on top and drizzle with honey if desired.
04 - Serve immediately alongside slices of baguette or crackers for dipping and spreading.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
  • The combination of creamy butter with crunchy nuts and bright herbs is absolutely addictive
  • Everyone can customize their own perfect bite, which makes it surprisingly interactive
02 -
  • Do not refrigerate the butter after spreading it, it will lose that perfect spreadable texture
  • Toast the nuts just until fragrant, burnt nuts will ruin the whole board
  • The board needs to be room temperature or slightly warm, cold butter will not spread properly
03 -
  • Use the back of a spoon to create really beautiful swirls and waves in the butter
  • Let the butter sit out for at least an hour, longer is even better
  • Experiment with different salts, smoked salt adds this incredible depth
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