Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for a charcuterie board.
Whether you are celebrating with someone special or putting together a Galentine’s celebration with friends. The colors and tastes of Valentine’s Day are best celebrated on a board. This charcuterie board for Valentine’s Day combines sweet and savory and can be adjusted in so many fun ways. Serve this board as a side for a special Valentine’s dinner or bring it to your next party.
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Why You’ll Love this Board
This Valentine’s Day charcuterie board is the perfect way to celebrate love—with a mix of sweet and savory treats that bring everyone together around the table!
Here’s why it will steal hearts:
🍓 A Perfect Blend of Flavors – The combination of juicy fruits, creamy brie, salty salami, and sweet chocolate creates the ultimate balance of flavors. There’s something for every palate!
🍫 Chocolate Dipping Fun – The homemade chocolate dipping sauce is the star of the show. Pair it with apples, strawberries, or pretzels for an interactive, fun experience.
🧀 Sweet & Savory Pairings – Brie cheese brings a creamy contrast to the sweet elements, and salami adds a savory bite. Serve it alongside crackers or thinly sliced bread to complete the board.
💖 Festive & Fun – Heart-shaped strawberries and colorful fruits make this board visually stunning and festive for Valentine’s Day.
Whether you’re sharing it with a partner, friends, or family, this board is more than just a snack—it’s a way to create memories and celebrate the special moments that bring us together.
Ingredients for this Charcuterie Board for Valentine’s Day
This board is a combination of sweet and savory. When serving this board, you may also want to include a side of crackers or thinly sliced cheese. This board also has chocolate dipping sauce and a few of the ingredients at meant to be dipped into the chocolate dip like apples, strawberries and pretzels. Below is a list of everything I use to make this board:
- Strawberries (whole and cut into hearts)
- Raspberries
- Chocolate/nut mix
- Sliced Apples
- Pretzel Sticks
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels
- Salami
- Chocolate Cookies
- Brie
- Chocolate Dipping Sauce (I made this with melted chocolate chips mixed with cream)
One of the best ways to make a Valentine’s Day board is to select a handful of ingredients for your board and then look around your local grocery store for what’s available. Select red and pink foods of simply choose your favorite ingredients. Here are a few other ingredients you may want to include:
Fruits
- Red grapes (whole or sliced in halves)
- Pomegranate seeds
- Cherries (fresh or dried)
- Blood orange slices
- Dragon fruit (cut into heart shapes)
- Pink grapefruit slices
- Watermelon (heart-shaped cutouts)
- Dried strawberries or dried mango slices
Cheeses
- Goat cheese with a cranberry coating
- Heart-shaped cheddar or gouda
- Pink or red-rind cheeses (like Port Salut)
- Cream cheese with a raspberry drizzle
- Mini mozzarella balls (add toothpicks for easy serving)
- Blueberry stilton
Savory Additions
- Prosciutto or heart-shaped pepperoni
- Rose-shaped salami (for a romantic touch)
- Crackers with herbs or pink peppercorns
- Breadsticks wrapped in prosciutto
- Fig or raspberry jam for spreading
- Spiced nuts (cinnamon almonds or candied pecans)
- Marinated olives
Sweet Treats
- Chocolate truffles or bonbons
- Pink or red macarons
- Chocolate-dipped strawberries
- Raspberry or strawberry macarons
- Red velvet cookies
- Mini heart-shaped brownies or cakes
- Valentine’s-themed gummies (like hearts or lips)
- Marshmallows (heart-shaped or dipped in chocolate)
- Meringue kisses
How to Assemble this Board
This board is easy to assemble and can be done in just a few minutes. If you are making your own chocolate dip, start by melting your chocolate, otherwise put your chocolate into a small bowl. Place this on your charcuterie board.
Next make your brie heart. To make this, slice your brie in half and use a cookie cutter or knife to make a heart in the center of the brie. Fill the middle with red jelly and place the brie directly on the charcuterie board.
To put the salami on the board, get creative. This is the perfect place to make a salami rose or salami chain. This can take a board from ordinary to fancy!
Finally, place the rest of the ingredients on the board. You should place the ingredients in groups or rows and divide up colors and textures to add interest to the display.
Tips for Making a Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board
Add Heart-Shaped Elements – Use a small cookie cutter to cut strawberries, apples, and even cheese into heart shapes.
2️⃣ Incorporate Red, Pink, and White – Choose ingredients that match the Valentine’s theme, like raspberries, strawberries, and white cheeses.
3️⃣ Include Sweet and Savory Options – Balance your board with fruits, cheeses, meats, and sweet treats like cookies or chocolate.
4️⃣ Make it Interactive – Add a chocolate dipping sauce for fruits and pretzels to make the board more fun and engaging.
5️⃣ Use a Variety of Textures – Include crunchy (pretzels, nuts), creamy (brie, dipping sauce), and chewy (cookies, fruit) elements to keep it interesting.
6️⃣ Decorate with Edible Extras – Sprinkle in edible flowers, heart-shaped candies, or Valentine-themed gummies for a festive touch.
Charcuterie Board for Valentine’s Day Recipe
Sweet and Savory Charcuterie Board for Valentine’s Day
Equipment
- Medium Sized Board or Platter
- Small Bowl
- Toothpick or forks for serving
Ingredients
- Strawberries whole and cut into hearts
- Raspberries
- Chocolate/nut mix
- Sliced Apples
- Pretzel Sticks
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels
- Salami
- Chocolate Cookies
- Brie
- Chocolate Dipping Sauce I made this with melted chocolate chips mixed with cream
Instructions
- If you are making your own chocolate dip, start by melting your chocolate, otherwise put your chocolate into a small bowl. Place this on your charcuterie board.
- Make your brie heart. To make this, slice your brie in half and use a cookie cutter or knife to make a heart in the center of the brie. Fill the middle with red jelly and place the brie directly on the charcuterie board.
- To put the salami on the board, get creative. This is the perfect place to make a salami rose or salami chain. This can take a board from ordinary to fancy!
- Finally, place the rest of the ingredients on the board. You should place the ingredients in groups or rows and divide up colors and textures to add interest to the display.
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