Softened butter swooshed across a board and topped with flaky salt, honey, citrus zest and herbs, served with bread for scooping. This pesto version is finished with fresh basil and pine nuts and parmesan cheese. Ready in about 10 minutes.
Prep 10 min Cook 0 min Serves 6 Easy
Ingredients
🧀Butter250 g, softened
🫙Honey2 tbsp
🌿Fresh Basil1 cup
🫙Pine Nuts2 tbsp
🫙Sea Salt1 tsp flaky
🌿Fresh Herbs2 tbsp, chopped
🌾Sourdough Bread1 loaf, sliced and toasted
🍋Lemon Zest1 tsp
Optional extras
🧄Garlic1 clove, roasted, optional
🧀Parmesan Cheese1/4 cup
🌶️Chili Flakesa pinch
Instructions
1
Let the butter soften to a spreadable consistency.
2
Spread and swoosh it across a clean board with the back of a spoon.
3
Scatter with flaky salt, lemon zest, herbs and chili flakes, then drizzle with honey.
4
Serve immediately with warm toasted bread.
5
Blend basil, pine nuts, parmesan and olive oil into a quick pesto and spoon it over.
Chef's tip
Take the butter out an hour early; cold butter tears and won't swoosh.
