Save A charming and romantic grazing board featuring sweet treats, fruits, and decadent delights, perfect for sharing with your Valentine.
This board brings joy and sweetness to every special occasion with loved ones.
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 This board creates unforgettable moments shared with family and loved ones during Valentine's Day.
Notes
For extra flair, use a heart-shaped board or arrange ingredients in the shape of a heart. 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. Omit cheeses for a fully sweet board, or add salty snacks for contrast.
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.
Save This Valentines Day board is the perfect way to add sweetness and style to your celebration.
Recipe Q&A Section
- → What fruits are included on the board?
Fresh strawberries, raspberries, pomegranate seeds, and red grapes are layered to add vibrant color and fresh flavors.
- → Can cheeses be omitted or substituted?
Yes, cheeses are optional and can be omitted for a fully sweet selection or swapped for salty snacks to create contrast.
- → How should the board be arranged?
Start by placing cheeses centrally, then group chocolates and sweets around them. Fill gaps with fruits and pastries, and finish with garnishes.
- → Are there suggestions for accompaniments?
Pair with sparkling wine, rosé, or fruity mocktails to complement the board’s sweet and fresh elements.
- → What tools are needed to prepare the board?
A large serving board, small bowls for dips, a paring knife for prepping fruits and cheeses, and optional cookie cutters for shaping.