Rustic Creamy Herb Butter Board (Printable)
Whipped herb butter with chives, dill and lemon zest, topped with nuts and flowers for a rustic shareable spread.
# 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 - High quality olive oil, for drizzling
13 - Rustic bread slices, crackers, or vegetable crudités, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter and cream cheese. Whip using a hand mixer or sturdy whisk until smooth and light in texture.
02 - Fold in chopped chives, dill, parsley, thyme leaves, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, and black pepper until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
03 - Transfer the herb-infused butter onto a large wooden board or serving platter. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to create swirls and an even decorative layer.
04 - Top with edible flowers, roasted nuts, and an additional sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
05 - Present immediately with rustic bread slices, crackers, and fresh vegetable crudités for dipping and spreading.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Your guests will think you fussed for hours, but it comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Every bite invites your favorite bread or veggie to mingle with buttery richness and the freshest herbs.
02 -
- If your butter or cream cheese is too cold, whipping will be a chore and you’ll never get that signature silkiness.
- Adding the herbs just before serving keeps their color and flavor vibrant—don’t let them wilt in the fridge.
03 -
- Use a hand mixer if you can—the fluffier the butter, the more it spreads like a dream.
- Gently toast your nuts before sprinkling for extra aroma and crunch—don’t skip this step if you have the time.