Whipped butter spread with herbs, honey, nuts and pomegranate — serve with toasted baguette or crackers.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Butter Base
01 - 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
02 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
→ Toppings
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or hot honey
08 - 2 tablespoons toasted nuts (almonds, walnuts or pecans), roughly chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
10 - 1 tablespoon capers, drained
11 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
13 - Microgreens or edible flowers, for garnish
→ Bread & Dippers
14 - 1 baguette, sliced and lightly toasted
15 - Assorted crackers or flatbreads
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place the room-temperature butter and olive oil in a mixing bowl and whip with a stand mixer or hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
02 - Fold in the flaky sea salt, chopped chives, parsley and lemon zest until evenly distributed.
03 - Use a spatula to spread the whipped butter in a thick, decorative layer across a clean wooden serving board or platter.
04 - Drizzle the honey evenly across the butter to add sweetness and shine.
05 - Scatter the toasted nuts, pomegranate seeds, capers, freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes (if using) over the surface, arranging for color and texture.
06 - Finish with microgreens or edible flowers for a fresh, vibrant appearance.
07 - Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices and assorted crackers or flatbreads; if preparing ahead, refrigerate and allow to soften slightly before serving.
