Save to Pinterest A charming and romantic grazing board featuring sweet treats, fruits, and decadent delights, perfect for sharing with your Valentine.
This board is always a hit during Valentine's Day gatherings with friends and family.
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.
Save to Pinterest We enjoy coming together as a family and sharing this board along with sparkling wine or a fruity mocktail on special occasions.
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.
Nutritional Information
Calories 380 Total Fat 18 g Carbohydrates 50 g Protein 6 g per serving.
Save to Pinterest This sweetheart Valentines Day Board is a delightful treat that brings warmth and joy to any gathering.
Common Recipe Questions
- → What makes this board special for Valentine's Day?
The board features romantic elements such as heart-shaped chocolates, pink and red treats, and fresh fruits arranged beautifully to create a loving and festive atmosphere.
- → Can cheeses be included on this sweet board?
Yes, adding soft cheeses like brie or creamy goat cheese provides a sweet-salty balance that complements the array of sugary treats and fruits.
- → How should fresh fruits be prepared for the board?
Wash and dry fruits thoroughly, then halve strawberries and grapes to ensure easy sampling and an appealing presentation.
- → What are some suitable drizzles or dips for this board?
Honey or chocolate sauce makes great options for drizzling or dipping, enhancing the flavors of the sweets and fruits.
- → How can I add a decorative touch to the platter?
Use edible flowers and fresh mint leaves for garnish, and consider arranging ingredients in a heart shape to highlight the romantic theme.
- → Is this board suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, the selection includes vegetarian-friendly items such as chocolates, fruits, pastries, and cheeses without any meat products.