Rustic Creamy Herb Infused Butter (Printable)
Whipped herb butter topped with flowers, nuts and olive oil, served with rustic breads and fresh veg for sharing.
# 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 extra for garnish
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 - Rustic bread slices, crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités, for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or sturdy whisk to blend the butter and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
02 - Gently incorporate the chives, dill, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
03 - Transfer the herb-infused butter mixture to a large wooden board or platter. Using the back of a spoon, spread it into an even layer and create decorative swirls.
04 - Sprinkle with edible flowers, roasted nuts, and a pinch of extra flaky salt. Lightly drizzle with olive oil.
05 - Present immediately, offering rustic bread slices, crackers, and fresh vegetable crudités for dipping and spreading.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This board is all about easy elegance: it looks impressive, but the prep is genuinely joyful and simple.
- I love how you can mix in whatever herbs or toppings you have on hand, making it different every single time.
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- If your butter isn't soft enough, you'll be left with stubborn lumps and no amount of whipping can hide it.
- Letting the toppings go on last (especially the flowers and salt) keeps every bite bright and beautiful instead of soggy or faded.
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- Never rush cold butter—patience pays off for the silkiest texture.
- Just a pinch more flaky salt and a few extra herbs right before serving make everything pop with freshness.