Pin It A charming and romantic grazing board featuring sweet treats, fruits, and decadent delights, perfect for sharing with your Valentine.
This board has become my go-to for Valentine’s Day gatherings because it’s both easy to assemble and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
- Sweets & Chocolates: 100 g chocolate-covered strawberries, 50 g assorted heart-shaped chocolates, 50 g pink and red macarons, 60 g strawberry or raspberry truffles, 50 g chocolate-dipped pretzels
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved, 1 cup fresh raspberries, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
- Biscuits & Pastries: 60 g butter cookies (preferably heart-shaped), 60 g mini vanilla or red velvet cupcakes
- Cheeses (optional, for a sweet-salty balance): 60 g brie cheese, cut into heart shapes, 60 g creamy goat cheese, rolled in pink peppercorns or cranberries
- Extras: 1/4 cup honey or chocolate sauce, for drizzling or dipping, edible flowers, for garnish, fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash and dry all fresh fruits thoroughly.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the cheeses (if using) in the center or in a few focal points on your board.
- Step 3:
- Place chocolate-covered strawberries, macarons, truffles, and assorted chocolates in small groups around the cheeses.
- Step 4:
- Fill in spaces with fresh fruits, making sure to distribute colors evenly.
- Step 5:
- Add butter cookies and mini cupcakes in open areas, keeping shapes and sizes varied for visual appeal.
- Step 6:
- Drizzle honey or chocolate sauce into a small bowl for dipping and place it on the board.
- Step 7:
- Garnish with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately and enjoy with your Valentine.
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Sharing this board has created memorable Valentine moments with my family and friends over the years.
Notes
Swap in your favorite treats like chocolate bark, marshmallows, or candied nuts. Pair with sparkling wine, rosé, or a fruity mocktail for a festive touch.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, small bowls for sauces/dips, paring knife (for fruit and cheese prep), cheese cutters or small cookie cutters (optional, for heart shapes)
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese, chocolate, butter cookies, cupcakes), Wheat (cookies, cupcakes), Eggs (macarons, cupcakes), Tree nuts (possible in chocolates, macarons, truffles), Soy (chocolate), Gluten (cookies, cupcakes). Check all packaging for potential allergens and cross-contamination warnings.
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Enjoy crafting this beautiful board that’s sure to impress your Valentine and guests alike.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What fruits are included on the board?
The board includes fresh strawberries, raspberries, pomegranate seeds, and red grapes, all carefully arranged for vibrant color and freshness.
- → Can the cheeses be omitted?
Yes, cheeses are optional and can be left out for a fully sweet-focused board or included for a sweet-salty balance.
- → How should the treats be arranged?
Arrange chocolate-covered strawberries, macarons, and chocolates in small groups around the cheeses, then fill spaces with fruits, cookies, and cupcakes for visual appeal.
- → What garnishes enhance the presentation?
Edible flowers and fresh mint leaves add a beautiful and fresh finishing touch to the board.
- → Are there allergen considerations?
Yes, this board contains milk, wheat, eggs, tree nuts, soy, and gluten. Check all ingredients for specific allergen information.