Rustic Creamy Herb Butter Board (Print)
Whipped herb butter with lemon zest, flaky salt and fresh herbs, topped with nuts and edible flowers.
# What You 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 more for topping
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Toppings & Accompaniments
10 - 1 tablespoon edible flowers (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon roasted chopped nuts (pistachios, walnuts, or pecans)
12 - Drizzle of good quality olive oil
13 - Assorted rustic bread slices, crackers, or raw vegetable crudités, for serving
# How to Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and cream cheese. Using a hand mixer or sturdy whisk, whip until the mixture is smooth and airy.
02 - Gently fold in the chopped chives, dill, parsley, thyme leaves, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, and black pepper. Mix just until evenly distributed.
03 - Transfer the whipped herb butter to a large wooden board or serving platter. Spread into an even layer and create decorative swirls using the back of a spoon.
04 - Garnish with edible flowers, roasted chopped nuts, and a light sprinkle of additional flaky salt. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top.
05 - Present immediately alongside rustic bread slices, crackers, and vegetable crudités for dipping and spreading.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It looks so impressive on the table, but comes together faster than you'd guess.
- The fresh herbs brighten the butter, making every bite lively enough to turn heads and spark questions.
02 -
- Once, I rushed the softening step and ended up with lumpy butter—patience pays off for a truly creamy spread.
- Taste the herb mixture before spreading; tweaking the salt or lemon zest makes all the difference in loud rooms or outdoors.
03 -
- Let butter and cream cheese truly reach room temperature—the texture is everything.
- A final twist of lemon zest or pinch of flaky salt before serving makes every bite shine brighter.