Create the perfect Romantic Charcuterie Board for Valentine's Day with this step-by-step guide helping design a shareable treat for your loved ones.
Made with sweet and savory treats such as pepperoni roses, heart shaped strawberries, cheeses, nuts, and crackers your sweetheart will enjoy.
For more ideas to celebrate love, be sure to check out our collection of Valentine's Day Recipes that are perfect for sharing with your special someone!
A charcuterie board with everyone's favorite snacks and treats is a fun and easy option for Valentine's Day!
Enjoy it before a romantic dinner, for a fun Galentine's Day party or a casual get-together with friends.
Even the kids will love grazing on the colorful assortment of snacks!
Looking for a few more Easy Desserts to add to your snack board? Try my Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts, or Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Yum!
Skip the big board and try these cute and customizable charcuterie cups!
Charcuterie Cups
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Why You'll LOVE this Recipe!
Looks Great: The colorful ingredients and different textures make for an attractive platter.
Your Choice: Easily adapt the ingredients to your preferences and dietary needs.
Simple to Make: Requires little prep, perfect for relaxed entertaining.
Fun to Share: Guests can choose their favorite combinations and try different things.
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Recipe Ingredients
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Substitutions and Variations
- Use your favorite cheeses like Swiss, white cheddar, pepper jack, goat cheese or Camembert.
- You can add red or green grapes, blackberries or blueberries for other fruit options.
- Prosciutto is another great meat option to add to your board.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make heart slices out of the muenster cheese by using a heart cookie cutter.
Step 2: Add the cheeses to the board. Top the Brie with chopped walnuts and drizzle with honey.
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Step 3: Make a rose by overlapping pepperonis or salami around the rim of a small glass.
Step 4: Keep going around, slightly overlapping the slices until you're happy with the size.
Step 5: Stick 3 or 4 slices of salami folded in half on a toothpick.
Step 6: Place the pepperoni rose, salami, and spicy pepperoni nuggets on the board along with some pretzel bites.
Step 7: Cut some strawberries in half and shape into a heart. Place the strawberries and thin slices of apples on the board.
Step 8: Fill in spaces with assorted crackers.
Step 9: Place bowls of olives and almonds on the board.
Step 10: Then add sprigs of fresh sage to fill in empty spaces on the board.
Quick Tips
- Add fresh roses to the board for a pop of color and elegance.
- Fresh sage sprigs will help fill in any empty spaces.
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Recipe FAQ's
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The quantity of ingredients depends on the number of people you're serving. For a small group, plan on about 2-3 ounces of cheese per person, 1-2 ounces of meat per person, and 1-2 small handfuls of nuts or crackers. Adjust based on the size of the gathering.
To keep the ingredients fresh, store your charcuterie board in the fridge if preparing in advance, and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Be sure to place items like fresh fruits or spreads in separate containers to prevent them from wilting or drying out.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate: To store leftover cheese, wrap hard cheeses in wax or parchment paper, and place soft cheeses in airtight containers. Wrap whole cured meats tightly in plastic wrap or butcher paper. Cut fruits, vegetables, and nuts should be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated to maintain freshness.
Room Temperature: Store leftover crackers in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them crisp and fresh.
Freezer: While most components of a charcuterie board are best enjoyed fresh, some items can be frozen for later use like hard cheeses, cured meats, and nuts.
Thaw: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator when ready to enjoy.
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Check out my other recipe for Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dessert. Or you might like this recipe for putting together a Valentine Dessert Charcuterie Board.
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How to build a Romantic Charcuterie Board for Valentine's Day
Ingredients
Cheeses:
- 4 ounces Brie cheese
- 4 ounces Stilton cheese with cranberries
- 2 ounces muenster cheese slices
Meats:
- 3 ounces salami slices
- 4 ounces pepperoni slices
- 4 ounces spicy pepperoni nuggets
Dips:
- ½ cup honey
Nuts and Crackers:
- 1 box Entertainment Crackers
- 3 ounces pretzel bites
- 2 ounces whole almonds
- 2 ounces chopped walnuts
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 4 ounces strawberries
- 3 ounces raspberries
- 1 red apple
- 4 ounces green olives
Optional Garnish:
- sprigs of sage
Instructions
- Use a heart shaped cookie cutter to slice the muenster into heart shaped slices.
- Place the cheeses on the board in random spots, leaving space for other ingredients. Crumble portions of the cranberry Stilton cheese. Sprinkle some chopped walnuts over the Brie wedge and then drizzle with some honey.
- Fold the slices of salami in half and stick a toothpick in it. Fill each toothpick with 3-4 slices and place them in a spot.
- Place the slices of pepperoni folded in half over a rim of a small cup, overlapping a little. Turn pepperoni rose over and place on the board.
- Cut the strawberries in half and form some into a heart.
- Slice the apples into thin slices and add to the board.
- Add the remaining ingredients throughout the board filling in the blank spots and keeping like foods separate as possible.
- Finish by adding any decorative garnishes like fresh sage and roses.
- Serve and enjoy!
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