Anchor Nautical Charcuterie Board (Print Version)

Artfully arranged anchor-shaped board featuring cheeses, fruits, and coastal elements for a summer gathering.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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, omit for vegetarian)

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 and white flowers for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Select a large wooden board or serving platter to use as the foundation.
02 - Arrange the large twisted pretzels in the center of the board to form an anchor shape, overlapping as needed to resemble rope.
03 - Place small bowls of the whipped blue cream cheese and tzatziki at the anchor’s ends or eye for easy access.
04 - Fill the anchor outline with clusters of brie, goat cheese balls, blue cheese, smoked salmon, and prosciutto alternating for variety and visual appeal.
05 - Distribute blueberries and black grapes along the anchor outline and in gaps to provide vibrant coastal tones.
06 - Arrange cucumber slices, sugar snap peas, radishes, and apple slices around and within the anchor while maintaining the blue-and-white theme.
07 - Scatter water crackers and baguette slices around the outer area of the board for convenient serving.
08 - Decorate with white chocolate seashells and edible flowers, and scatter fresh dill sprigs for a seaside touch.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that actually tastes incredible—your guests will spend half the evening admiring it before diving in
  • Zero cooking required means more time enjoying your guests and less time stressed in the kitchen
  • The anchor shape gives you permission to arrange everything imperfectly, because that rustic, artful approach is exactly what makes it shine
02 -
  • Room temperature is your friend—cheeses need those 10-15 minutes out of the fridge to taste their best and spread like silk. Cold brie tastes like rubber, warm brie is transcendent.
  • The pretzel outline is your structure, but it's also your escape plan. If something feels off or unbalanced, the pretzels hide a multitude of arrangement sins.
03 -
  • Prep ingredients earlier in the day and store them separately in the fridge—assembly takes just 15 minutes, which means less stress when guests are arriving
  • If you're concerned about any ingredient browning or drying out, assemble the board no more than two hours before serving, and cover it loosely with plastic wrap
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