Rustic Creamy Herb Butter Board (Printable)
Whipped herb butter with lemon zest, edible flowers and nuts, served with rustic bread for grazing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Butter Base
01 - 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted high-quality butter, at room temperature
02 - 1/4 cup full-fat cream cheese, softened
→ Fresh Herbs & Flavorings
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
07 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus extra for topping
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Toppings & Accompaniments
10 - 1 tablespoon edible flowers (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon roasted chopped nuts, such as pistachios, walnuts, or pecans
12 - Drizzle good quality olive oil
13 - Rustic bread slices, crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités, for serving
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and cream cheese. Whip using a hand mixer or sturdy whisk until light and fluffy.
02 - Gently fold in chopped chives, dill, parsley, thyme leaves, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
03 - Transfer the whipped mixture onto a large wooden board or serving platter. Using the back of a spoon, spread into an even layer and create decorative swirls.
04 - Top with optional edible flowers, roasted chopped nuts, and a sprinkle of additional flaky sea salt. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
05 - Offer immediately with an array of rustic bread slices, assorted crackers, or a selection of fresh vegetable crudités.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It makes the most unassuming gatherings feel lavish and celebratory, like a chef's trick you can pull off anytime.
- Each bite is generously flavorful and infinitely adaptable to whatever herbs or toppings you have close at hand.
02 -
- If your butter isn’t fully softened, it’ll turn lumpy and resist all efforts to whip—give yourself more time than you think.
- Adding the herbs while the base is still too cold dulls their vibrant color and fresh aroma—best to wait until everything’s truly at room temp.
03 -
- Blend your butter and cream cheese longer than you think; real fluffiness is worth the extra minute.
- That last finishing sprinkle of flaky salt right before serving is the secret to making every bite bright and craveable.