Whipped butter spread topped with herbs, honey, nuts and pomegranate—an easy, shareable party centerpiece.
# What You Need:
→ Butter Base
01 - 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
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 Make:
01 - In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, whip the softened butter with the olive oil until pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
02 - Fold the flaky sea salt, chopped chives, chopped parsley and lemon zest into the whipped butter until evenly distributed.
03 - Using a spatula, spread the whipped butter in a thick, decorative layer across a clean wooden board or serving platter, smoothing edges as desired.
04 - Drizzle the honey evenly over the butter to create a contrasting sweet note and glossy finish.
05 - Scatter the toasted nuts, pomegranate seeds and drained capers across the surface, then finish with freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes if using.
06 - Top with microgreens or edible flowers for color and a fresh herbal lift.
07 - Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices and assorted crackers or flatbreads for spreading and dipping.
