Valentine Charcuterie Board (2024)

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ThisValentine charcuterie boardis the perfect treat for any Valentine’s Day gathering. A chocolate lover’s dream, this board is loaded with chocolate candies, chocolate-covered items of all sorts, and fresh berries and served with whipped cream for dipping. It’s the perfect way to show family, friends, or your sweetheart just how sweet you are on them!

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If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you’ve probably figured out by now that I love making special treats for holidays – ALL the holidays. From New Year’s Eve to Christmas, I make treats for every single holiday that has any kind of gathering associated with it. Valentine’s Day is no different. While I make all kinds of baked goods for holidays, I’m also a big fan of serving charcuterie boards at gatherings, and that’s where this Valentine-themed board comes it. It’s loaded with classics like chocolates and berries, and all I have to do is arrange the ingredients. It’s as easy as it is festive and delicious.

Valentine Charcuterie Board

This sweet, chocolate-filled board starts with a variety of chocolate candies. It features solid chocolate as well as chocolate candies filled with peanut butter and fruit fillings. I pair those with chocolate-covered pretzels for a sweet and salty mix, and finally, I add fresh berries for bright sweetness. After that, I simply add a bowl of whipped cream for dipping and watch everyone dig in. It’s always a huge hit, and I rarely have any leftovers.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s super easy, requiring only placing the candies and fruit and zero cooking.
  • It’s fun, festive, and loaded with chocolate flavor.
  • It makes a wonderful addition to any Valentine’s Day party or for serving guests who visit during the season.

Ingredients

It doesn’t get much easier than this ingredient list. Just head to your local grocery store or Walmart to find everything you need. It’s just candy and fruit!

  • Valentine’s Day Chocolate Peanut Butter-Filled Hearts
  • Chocolate Sprinkle Pretzel Rods
  • Large Chocolate Covered Pretzels
  • Valentine’s Day Conversation Chocolate Hearts
  • Valentine’s Day Heart Bars
  • Chocolate Hearts
  • Large Chocolate Hearts
  • Red Foil Chocolate Hearts or Squares (Like Dove Chocolates)
  • Godiva Dark Chocolate
  • Cherry-Filled Chocolate
  • Fresh Raspberries
  • 2 Fresh Strawberries
  • Maraschino Cherries
  • Whipped Cream

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How to Make a Valentine Charcuterie Board

You’ll never make a recipe easier than this one. The entire recipe is nothing more than laying out your ingredients in a pretty design. It only takes minutes.

  1. Choose any kind of large platter in any shape or a large wooden board, and place a ramekin near the center of your chosen platter or board.
  2. Place the larger chocolate items around the board.
  3. Add the fruit
  4. Add the remaining smaller items in various areas to fill in the blank spot.
  5. Garnish with red foil chocolate hearts.
  6. Fill the ramekin with whipped cream just before serving.

Substitutions and Variations

  • Use your favorite Valentine’s Day-themed candies and treats for this board.
  • You can use homemade whipped cream, Reddi-wip, or Cool Whip
  • All red berries are a great addition to this board.
  • Change the shapes of your chocolates to create a dessert board for any holiday or special occasion.

Tips

  • Place your large items first, then fill the board with smaller items. This allows you to customize the board to your liking fully.
  • Add the whipped cream just before serving so it remains cold and at its best consistency.

Equipment

Storage

Room Temperature:Store the chocolates and candies in an air-tight container for up to a week.

Refrigerator:Store the whipped cream in the refrigerator according to the package directions.

What to Serve with This Valentine Charcuterie Board

The kids can enjoy these treats with a glass of milk. While adults can pair them with coffee, tea, or a nice dessert wine. This board also make a wonderful addition to a larger Valentine’s Day dessert spread alongside your other Valentine’s Day-themed sweets.

More Valentine Recipes

  • Mini Valentine Shortbread Cookies
  • Valentine Cake Pops
  • Chocolate Valentine Pretzel Snaps

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Valentine Charcuterie Board

ThisValentine charcuterie boardis the perfect treat for any Valentine's Day gathering. A chocolate lover's dream, this board is loaded with chocolate candies, chocolate-covered items of all sorts, and fresh berries and served with whipped cream for dipping. It's the perfect way to show family, friends, or your sweetheart just how sweet you are on them!

CourseAppetizer, Dessert, Snack, Valetnine Dessert

KeywordCharcuterie Board, Chocolate Desserts, Chocolates, Valentine's Day

Author Pam

Ingredients

  • Valentine's Day Chocolate Peanut Butter-Filled Hearts
  • Chocolate Sprinkle Pretzel Rods
  • Large Chocolate Covered Pretzels
  • Valentine's Day Conversation Chocolate Hearts
  • Valentine's Day Heart Bars
  • Chocolate Hearts
  • Large Chocolate Hearts
  • Red Foil Chocolate Hearts or Squares (Like Dove Chocolates)
  • Godiva Dark Chocolate
  • Cherry-Filled Chocolate
  • Fresh Raspberries
  • 2largeFresh Strawberries
  • Maraschino Cherries
  • Whipped Cream

Instructions

  1. Choose any kind of large platter in any shape or a large wooden board, and place a ramekin near the center of your chosen platter or board.Place the larger chocolate items around the board.Add the fruit, and the remaining smaller items in various areas to fill in the blank spot.Garnish with red foil chocolate hearts.Fill the ramekin with whipped cream just before serving.

FAQ

What is the best way to fill in a charcuterie board?

For the best presentation, fill your charcuterie board with larger items first to get a basic layout. Then, fill in the blank spot with smaller items to complete the look. Dips, sauces, or toppings should go in the center of the board.

What is a charcuterie board?

Charcuterie boards – also called grazing or snack boards – are wooden boards or platters filled with finger foods. These foods can be savory and served as appetizers or sweet and served as desserts.

Why did my chocolates get soft?

Be sure you make your board just before serving it and keep it in a cool place. Higher temperatures may cause your chocolates to soften a bit, making them messy when eaten.

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FAQs

What is the 3 3 3 3 rule for charcuterie board? ›

What is the 3-3-3-3 Rule for Charcuterie Boards? No matter the style of the wood charcuterie board, you can always follow the 3-3-3-3 rule. Every charcuterie board should have three meats, three cheeses, three starch options, and three accompaniments, such as fruit, nuts, or veggies.

What are 5 things to avoid on a charcuterie board? ›

5 Mistakes You are Making on Your Charcuterie Board
  • Peppers: Whether green, red, or yellow, peppers are best avoided. ...
  • Tricky vegetables: Namely, tomatoes or Asparagus. ...
  • Jalapeno stuffed olives (or anything too spicy): Very hot foods simply don't work well with most wines, and they can overwhelm your taste buds.

How do you make a heart charcuterie board? ›

Steps
  1. Cut a piece of high quality wood to desired size. ...
  2. Trace a heart shape onto a cutting board.
  3. Use a drill bit with a diameter around the size of a jigsaw blade to drill a hole in one of the corners of the heart.
  4. Use a jigsaw to cut the rounded edges on the board and cut out the heart shape.

What are 3 good cheeses for a charcuterie board? ›

Here are the best cheeses for your charcuterie board
  • Hard cheese: chunks of parmesan, aged gouda, asiago.
  • Firm cheese: gruyere, comte, manchego, colby, cheddar.
  • Semi-soft cheese: havarti, butterkäse, muenster.
  • Soft cheese: burrata, mascarpone, stracchino.
  • Blue cheese: gorgonzola, dunbarton blue, marbled blue jack.

How many cheeses should you have on a charcuterie board? ›

Cheese is usually sliced much thicker than meat, both by the store and by your guests, so you'll need a little more than the meat. So pick one cheese from each category, but don't sweat if you want fewer than four cheeses.

What are the cold cuts for charcuterie board? ›

Salami, ham, prosciutto, pastrami – there's just no end to all the delicious possibilities! And that's what makes cold cuts such a practical choice. Not only do they provide plenty of flavor and texture, but they also can make your charcuterie board look downright stunning.

How unhealthy are charcuterie boards? ›

Any classic charcuterie board recipe is typically filled with a plethora of delicious but highly processed meats and cheeses that can run on the unhealthy side. For instance, cured meats and sausage-style meats include additives for preservation, which increase the risk of disease.

Are there rules for charcuterie boards? ›

Rule of thumb: 1 small salami, 1 large salami, 1 whole-muscle meat. "When choosing meats and cheeses, variety is the spice of life," Sam advises. You could focus on the meats of one region (Italy, France, Spain, or domestic) or create a spread of your favorites. Try new things, take risks, and offer contrasts.

Can I put oranges on a charcuterie board? ›

Here is a list of great fruits to include on a Charcuterie board: Apples, strawberries, blueberries, cherries, grapes, oranges and pears. These can be sliced and presented beautifully.

How to make a Valentine's charcuterie? ›

One of the easiest ways to theme a charcuterie board for Valentine's Day is to add some heart shapes. Cookie cutters make this super simple, particularly to cut out cheese and cookies. Adding pink and red foods is another easy way to make it feel seasonal and festive.

What is traditionally on a charcuterie board? ›

What's Included in These Boards? A typical charcuterie board consists of mainly meats and cheeses. But at many restaurants or house parties, it's common that these boards include bread, fruits, nuts, condiments such as honey or mustard, pickles, and olives.

What do you decorate a charcuterie board with? ›

There are no limits to your charcuterie board items and decorations. Add in some fresh herbs – I love using rosemary, fresh thyme, basil along with many other herbs. I absolutely love accessorizing with flowers, or even edible flowers which can really help elevate the look of your feast!

What to put on a charcuterie board besides cheese and meat? ›

Get creative with olives, antipasti, fresh fruit, nuts, spreads, crackers and more. Whether you're looking for game day bites, happy hour apps, picnic-friendly foods for 4th of July celebrations or just a colorful spread for more intimate gatherings, charcuterie caters to every occasion.

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