Butter Board Charcuterie - Fabulous Dishes By

# Ingredient list:

→ 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. Let cool slightly.

02 - Spread softened butter evenly onto a clean wooden board or serving platter, creating swirls and ridges for texture.

03 - Evenly sprinkle toasted nuts, fresh herbs, flaky sea salt, and lemon zest over the butter. Add black pepper and drizzle with honey if desired.

04 - Serve immediately with slices of baguette or crackers for dipping and spreading.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

It's honestly the easiest way to look like you spent hours on an appetizer when you spent less time than brewing coffee.
People always assume butter boards are fancy, so serving one feels like you're sharing a secret they'll want to copy immediately.
The combination of textures—creamy, crunchy, herbaceous, bright—makes your mouth actually happy in a way plain butter never could.

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Softened butter is non-negotiable—if it's even slightly cold, you'll spend ten minutes fighting with it and create a mess instead of swirls.
Toast those nuts yourself rather than using pre-toasted ones because the smell that fills your kitchen is half the magic, and fresh toasted nuts taste infinitely better.

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