Butter Board Charcuterie Delight

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Toast the mixed nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove and let 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 toasted nuts, fresh herbs, flaky sea salt, and lemon zest evenly over the butter layer. Add freshly ground black pepper and drizzle honey if desired.

04 - Serve immediately accompanied by sliced baguette or assorted crackers for dipping and spreading.

# Expert Advice:

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It looks far more impressive than the five minutes it actually takes to throw together.
Everyone feels like they're part of something special when they spread their own piece, and somehow butter on bread tastes better this way.
You can swap toppings based on whatever's in your kitchen, so it's endlessly forgiving.

02 -

If your butter sits out too long, it melts into a puddle and loses all its texture—keep it cool until the moment you want to serve it, and serve it while the board is still cold.
Toasting your own nuts rather than using store-bought roasted ones changes everything about how this tastes and smells; it's the one step that actually matters.

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