Pin 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, impressing guests every time with its colorful and delicious arrangement.
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.
Pin This board always brings smiles and sweet moments every time we share it with family and friends on Valentine’s Day.
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
Pin With just minimal prep, this Valentine’s Day board is a stunning and irresistible treat perfect for sharing.
Recipe Questions
- → What types of sweets are included in this board?
It features chocolate-covered strawberries, assorted heart-shaped chocolates, macarons, truffles, and chocolate-dipped pretzels to satisfy varied palates.
- → Can cheeses be added to this selection?
Yes, brie and creamy goat cheese rolled with pink peppercorns or cranberries provide a sweet-salty balance if desired.
- → How should fresh fruits be prepared for the board?
Wash all fruits thoroughly, halve strawberries, grapes, and arrange raspberries and pomegranate seeds evenly to create vibrant color contrasts.
- → Are there suggestions for garnishes on the board?
Edible flowers and fresh mint leaves enhance visual appeal and add a fresh subtle aroma to the display.
- → What serving tips improve the presentation?
Arrange ingredients with varying shapes and sizes, distribute colors evenly, and include a small bowl of honey or chocolate sauce for dipping.
- → How long does the preparation take?
Around 20 minutes, with no cooking required, making it quick and easy to assemble for special occasions.