Introduction

This Valentine Charcuterie board is a fun and festive way to celebrate love with a variety of sweet and savory treats. Perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day, it combines heart-shaped snacks and chocolates for an irresistible spread.

A wooden board on a white marbled surface holds a colorful assortment of snacks arranged in neat sections. There are two square cinnamon rolls with white icing at the top left and bottom right corners. Next to the top roll, bright red raspberries sit beside dark blue blueberries. Below that, a cluster of red heart-shaped waffles lies beside several slices of cooked bacon in the middle left. To the right of the waffles are light brown mini lattice pies, and near the bottom right corner, pink sugar-coated strawberry halves. Surrounding the board are small white heart-shaped bowls filled with red candy, chopped nuts, and white chocolate chips. Dark chocolate-covered pretzels edge the bottom left side of the board. Scattered around are red wafer cookies, small round cookies, loose berries, and two red heart-shaped mugs filled with milk in the top right corner. Red plastic forks and a white and pink striped cloth add extra color to the white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Heart cookie cutters
Pepperoni
Assorted cheeses
Cucumber
Crackers
Conversation Heart candies
Trader Joe’s chocolate covered marshmallows
Trader Joe’s mini chocolate heart cookies
Trader Joe’s Belgian heart chocolates
Heart pretzels
M&M’s
Strawberries
Snoopy macarons

Instructions

Step 1: Place the heart cookie cutters on your charcuterie board to create designated areas for different treats.
Step 2: Fill the cookie cutters with Conversation Heart candies, M&M’s, and heart pretzels for colorful, festive sections.
Step 3: Use the cookie cutters to cut out small heart shapes from the assorted cheeses and cucumber slices.
Step 4: Arrange the pepperoni slices artfully in the shape of a rose to add an elegant touch.
Step 5: Place the complementary treats like crackers, strawberries, Trader Joe’s chocolate covered marshmallows, mini chocolate heart cookies, Belgian heart chocolates, and Snoopy macarons around the board to fill in any gaps.
Step 6: Serve immediately and enjoy sharing this charming and delicious Valentine’s Day spread with loved ones.

Tips & Variations

Substitute any of the chocolates or candies with your favorite Valentine’s Day sweets to personalize the board.
Try adding nuts or dried fruits for added texture and flavor variety.
For a healthier twist, add more fresh fruit like raspberries or grapes alongside the strawberries.
Recipes for the Love Bug Marshmallow cookies and Snoopy Macarons are available on Partypinching.com if you want to make these treats from scratch.

Storage

Charcuterie boards are best enjoyed fresh but you can cover leftovers tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Store for up to 2 days. To re-serve, bring the board to room temperature and refresh any wilted or dry components before serving.

How to Serve

A heart-shaped wooden board is filled with many colorful items arranged in layers to look like a Valentine's Day theme. On the left side, there are red strawberries, cubes of light yellow cheese with bits of fruit, and a spiral of thinly sliced brown meat shaped like a flower. Next to it are dark red cherries and a small round piece of white cheese with a heart-shaped dark piece on top. Spread across the center are dark red raspberries and blueberries, with a small white bowl filled with black jelly or jam topped with fresh raspberries and strawberry halves. Pink foil-wrapped heart chocolates cover part of the center top. On the right side, there are chunks of pale yellow cheese mixed with gummy candies in red and pink colors. Below this, more red raspberries and a second brown meat spiral are placed near a row of white cheese slices with red lines between each slice, creating a striped effect. Dark purple grapes are scattered mainly in the bottom center, while a heart-shaped white bowl contains bright red candy hearts in the bottom left. Two deep red roses appear on the board and a third one along the bottom edge, with pastel-colored heart candy scattered around the edges on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the board ahead of time?

You can assemble the board a few hours in advance, but it’s best to add fresh items like cucumber and strawberries just before serving to keep them crisp.

What can I use if I don’t have heart-shaped cookie cutters?

If you don’t have heart cookie cutters, you can use a small knife to carefully cut cheese and cucumber into heart shapes, or arrange the items in a heart shape on the board instead.

Valentine Charcuterie Board Recipe

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Create a charming Valentine Charcuterie board featuring an assortment of heart-themed treats and savory bites, perfect for a romantic celebration or festive gathering. This visually appealing board combines heart-shaped cookies, cheeses, pepperoni arranged like a rose, fresh fruits, and a variety of candies to delight both the eyes and taste buds.

Author: Lena
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 4-6 people
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Charcuterie Board Essentials

Pepperoni (enough to form a rose shape, approximately 20-30 slices)
Assorted cheeses (variety, about 8 oz total)
Cucumber (1 small, for slicing heart shapes)
Crackers (assorted, 1 box)

Sweet Treats and Candies

Conversation Heart candies (1/2 cup)
Trader Joe’s Chocolate covered marshmallows (1 package)
Trader Joe’s Mini chocolate heart cookies (1 package)
Trader Joe’s Belgian heart chocolates (1 package)
Heart pretzels (1 cup)
M&M’s (1/4 cup)
Strawberries (12 medium-sized, fresh)
Snoopy macarons (6 pieces)

Tools

Heart cookie cutters (various sizes, to cut cheese and cucumber shapes)

Instructions

Prepare the board. Begin by selecting a large serving board or platter as your base for the charcuterie arrangement. Make sure it is clean and spacious enough to display the variety of ingredients attractively.
Place heart cookie cutters on the board. Position heart-shaped cookie cutters of various sizes across the board strategically. These will serve as molds to contain some of the candies and help create distinct sections of the display.
Fill cookie cutters with candy. Fill each heart cookie cutter with different candies such as conversation hearts, M&M’s, and heart pretzels, creating colorful and festive segments within the heart shapes.
Create heart shapes from cheese and cucumber. Using the heart cookie cutters, cut small heart shapes out of assorted cheeses and cucumber slices. Arrange these heart shapes around the board to enhance the Valentine theme.
Arrange pepperoni rose. Carefully arrange the pepperoni slices in the center of the board to mimic the shape of a rose, layering the slices overlapping and spiraling inward to resemble petals.
Add remaining treats. Place the Trader Joe’s chocolate-covered marshmallows, mini chocolate heart cookies, Belgian heart chocolates, strawberries, crackers, and Snoopy macarons artfully around the board to complete the charcuterie display.
Final touches. Adjust spacing and grouping to ensure a balanced and inviting look. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate briefly before serving.

Notes

You can substitute or add any other favorite Valentine-themed candies or snacks to personalize your board.
Use fresh, high-quality cheeses for the best taste and presentation.
The pepperoni rose is a creative way to add a savory floral element; take your time to arrange it neatly.
For longer freshness, keep the board chilled until serving.
Recipe links for homemade Love Bug Marshmallow cookies and Snoopy Macarons are available at Partypinching.com if you want to make those components from scratch.

Keywords: Valentine’s Day, Charcuterie, Appetizer, Heart-shaped, Party Snack, Valentine Treats