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Lighthouse Charcuterie Board
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A striped lighthouse made of stacked salami and cheese rounds stands on a rocky point, its lantern glowing.
- Serves
- 12–15
- Board
- 40 × 24 in
- Prep
- 90 minutes
- Cost
- $120–$150
- Level
- 4 of 5
Get the full plan Shopping list with amounts, placement and timeline.
The book it's in
Build it exactly, with the book
This board is in Charcuterie Lab: Impossible Boards, with 24 more showpiece boards. The book has the full shopping list, the layout, all eight build steps with the trick that makes the shape work, and easy, budget and luxe versions.
Why it works
The tower is a stack of alternating salami and white cheddar rounds on a hidden dowel, which is what lets it stand tall. The red and white stripes come from the food itself.
Around the base, dark pumpernickel makes the rocks, and the sea is shrimp, smoked salmon, burrata, whipped feta and cheese wedges. It's a striking centerpiece for a coastal party or a summer evening.
Timeline
- Day beforeSlice the salami and cheese rounds and build the tower (keep it wrapped in the fridge). Roast the potatoes and cube the pumpernickel.
- 2 hours beforeSet the tower on its rocky base.
- + 2 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
How does the lighthouse stand up?
The salami and cheese rounds are stacked on a food-safe dowel set into a heavy base. The book explains how to build it so it stays steady.
What salami do I need?
An unsliced salami about 3 inches across. Ask the deli for a whole one.
Can I make it ahead?
Cut the rounds and the pumpernickel rocks the day before. Keep the seafood cold until the last minute. Keep meat, cheese and cut fruit out no more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F. For a long party, build half, keep the refill in the fridge and top it up halfway through.
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