Anchor Nautical Charcuterie Board (Printable)

A coastal-inspired spread with anchor-shaped pretzels, cheeses, fruits, and fresh veggie accents for stylish entertaining.

# What You 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, 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 flowers in blue and white

# Directions:

01 - Select a large wooden board or serving platter as the foundation for arrangement.
02 - Arrange large twisted pretzels in the center of the board to form an anchor shape, overlapping as needed for a rope-like effect.
03 - Place small bowls of whipped blue cream cheese and tzatziki at the ends or eye of the anchor shape.
04 - Fill the anchor outline with clusters of cheeses and, if desired, smoked salmon and prosciutto, alternating for visual interest.
05 - Distribute blueberries and black grapes along and within the anchor outline to introduce coastal color highlights.
06 - Place cucumber slices, sugar snap peas, radishes, and apple slices around the anchor shape, maintaining the blue-and-white color theme.
07 - Scatter water crackers and baguette slices outside the anchor shape for easy access.
08 - Decorate with white chocolate seashells and edible flowers; add fresh dill sprigs for a seaside accent.
09 - Present immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's the kind of board that makes people stop mid-conversation and just stare—there's genuine joy in creating something beautiful with your own hands
  • Everyone finds something they love without you having to cook for hours, which means you get to actually enjoy the party instead of hiding in the kitchen
  • The anchor shape is surprisingly easy once you start, and guests always ask how you made it look so intentional and polished
02 -
  • The pretzel outline is everything—if these aren't secure and overlapped thoughtfully, your anchor will look accidental instead of intentional, so take your time sketching it out before committing to the rest
  • Soft cheeses like brie will weep slightly if left at room temperature too long, which actually adds to the charm rather than detracting from it, but knowing this means you can plan your timing confidently
  • Blueberries roll, grapes roll, and that's okay—this isn't about frozen precision, it's about creating a board that looks like you cared enough to think about every detail
03 -
  • Create your pretzel anchor first, then photograph it empty—you've just created the proof that this was intentional and designed, which makes the final result feel even more impressive
  • If you're nervous about the anchor shape, sketch it lightly with a piece of chalk on the back of the board before you start; this sounds silly until it saves you from redoing the whole thing halfway through
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