Chive Blossom & Herb Butter Board With Edible Flowers

Hands spreading the herb flecked butter onto a piece of bread beside the herb and flower decorated butter board.

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Chive Blossom & Herb Butter Board With Edible Flowers

This tasty butter board is flavored with fresh chives, garden herbs, lemon zest, and vibrant purple chive blossoms. Effortless to pull together in just 10 minutes, visually stunning on marble or wood, and perfect with warm, crusty bread or fresh garden radishes. 🌸 Will serve a party of about 16 if it's the only appetizer or 24 if it's part of an appetizer buffet.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, canadian

Keyword: appetizer with edible flowers, Butter charcuterie board, chive recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 136kcal

Author: Sabrina Currie

Ingredients

1 lb unsalted butter
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ c chive blossoms
2 tablespoon chives
2 tablespoon parsley
2 tsp mint
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
Additional edible flowers for garnish see notes above for edible flower suggestions

Instructions

Soften the butter to room temperature by leaving it on the counter for a few hours or microwaving it in short, 15-second bursts in a microwave safe bowl, until it's soft but not melting. Whip it a little with your spoon or for a lighter texture, use an electric mixer. Leave it plain or stir in half of the chopped herbs at this point if you like.
Spoon the whipped butter onto your serving board using the back of a spoon to create swoops and swirls that will hold the herbs, flowers and seasoning.
Grate the zest of the lemon evenly over the top, then sprinkle with the flaky sea salt and ground pepper.
Finely chop the soft green herbs and separate flower petals or tear large flowers. Scatter and sprinkle the herbs and torn chive blossoms around.
Garnish with any other blossoms, petals or soft whole herbs. Drizzle with olive oil or honey if using and serve with fresh sliced bread, radishes, crackers or other dippable sides.

Notes

Leftovers will store well, covered in the fridge for up to a week, or wrapped well and frozen for up to 3 months.

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