Nautical Anchor Charcuterie Board (Printable Page)

Coastal-themed charcuterie shaped like an anchor using cheeses, fruits, pretzels, and savory touches.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz creamy brie, cut into wedges
02 - 4.2 oz herbed goat cheese, rolled into small balls
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled or sliced

→ Meats (optional)

04 - 4.2 oz smoked salmon slices
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto

→ Breads & Crackers

06 - 3.5 oz large, twisted pretzels (rope-like)
07 - 2.8 oz round water crackers
08 - 2.1 oz baguette slices

→ Fruits

09 - 3.5 oz blueberries
10 - 2.8 oz black grapes
11 - 1 small apple, sliced
12 - 1.8 oz dried apricots

→ Vegetables

13 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
14 - 2.8 oz sugar snap peas
15 - 1.8 oz radishes, halved

→ Dips & Spreads

16 - 2.8 oz whipped cream cheese, tinted light blue with natural food coloring
17 - 2.1 oz tzatziki or herbed yogurt dip

→ Accents & Garnishes

18 - 1.4 oz white chocolate seashells or candies (optional)
19 - Fresh dill sprigs or edible blue/white flowers

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Choose a large wooden board or serving platter as the foundation.
02 - Arrange the large twisted pretzels in the center to create a rope-like anchor shape, adjusting overlap as necessary.
03 - Position small bowls of blue-tinted whipped cream cheese and tzatziki at the anchor points or the anchor’s eye for accessibility.
04 - Alternate clusters of brie, goat cheese balls, blue cheese, smoked salmon, and prosciutto within the anchor outline to add texture and visual appeal.
05 - Distribute blueberries and black grapes along the outline and fill gaps for coastal color vibrancy.
06 - Place cucumber slices, sugar snap peas, radishes, and apple slices around and inside the anchor, maintaining a blue-and-white theme.
07 - Arrange water crackers and baguette slices around the board’s perimeter for easy reach.
08 - Decorate with optional white chocolate seashells and edible flowers; add fresh dill sprigs for an authentic seaside touch.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely show-stopping with zero actual cooking required—pure assembly magic that impresses every single time.
  • The blue-and-white color palette feels inherently summery and elegant, like you've brought the coastline straight to your table.
  • You can prep it entirely ahead, making it the ultimate stress-free entertaining solution for gatherings.
02 -
  • Always slice or cut your ingredients right before assembling, not hours ahead. Cheese dries out, apple oxidizes, and crackers begin to absorb moisture from everything around them. Fresh is what makes this sing.
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—take your cheeses out of the fridge 15 minutes before arranging so they're soft enough to appreciate, but not so warm they melt into each other and lose their definition.
03 -
  • Use a large wooden board rather than ceramic if you have the choice—wood has natural warmth and feels more approachable, making guests more likely to confidently reach for items.
  • Arrange your ingredients in a slight spiral or movement pattern rather than random scattering—it creates visual flow that makes the whole board feel intentional and professional.
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