Flavored Butter Board Appetizer (Printer View)

Creamy butter base topped with crunchy nuts, herbs, honey, and sea salt for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing spread.

# 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 items (prosciutto, salami, cheese) (optional)

# Method Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter with lemon zest and grated garlic, if using. Mix until creamy and well incorporated.
02 - Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the butter evenly over a clean wooden board or large platter, forming gentle swirls.
03 - Sprinkle chopped nuts and fresh herbs generously over the butter surface.
04 - Evenly drizzle honey across the top layer of the butter and toppings.
05 - Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Serve immediately with sliced baguette, crackers, and optional charcuterie accompaniments.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes but looks like you spent hours planning an elegant spread.
  • The combination of textures keeps people reaching back for more, especially when paired with warm bread.
  • It works for any crowd size and scales beautifully without extra stress.
02 -
  • If your butter is even slightly cold, it won't spread smoothly—pull it out thirty minutes early, or cube it and let it sit while you chop the toppings.
  • Assembled too far ahead, this can start looking sad and separated. Make it no more than an hour before guests arrive, or assemble it right in front of them for theater.
03 -
  • Serve the butter board at room temperature—it spreads like a dream and the flavors sing when it's not too cold.
  • If you're making this ahead, assemble everything but the honey drizzle, then add the honey just before guests arrive so it glistens and looks fresh.
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