18 Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Boards & Dessert Boards To Share!
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Set the mood this February with these almost-too-pretty-to-eat Valentine’s Day charcuterie boards and grazing platters that are as beautiful as they are delicious! With heart-shaped treats, candy in pinks, reds and savoury snacks, these grazing boards are perfect for a Valentine’s Day party or sharing with someone special.
Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Boards For Every Occasion
Charcuterie boards have become a go-to for celebrations, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. They are a creative way to combine your favourite flavours while adding a touch of romance to your spread.
And they are great for any situation – planning a date night at home, hosting a Galentine’s Day gathering, or preparing a family treat, these boards make the holiday feel extra special.
This collection of charcuterie ideas has all the inspiration you need to craft your own Valentine’s Day charcuterie board or grazing platter with a mix of flavours, textures, and the romantic flair that makes these perfect for the occasion!
What is a Charcuterie Board?
A charcuterie board is a curated assortment of meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits, and other snacks arranged on a platter for easy grazing. These versatile boards now also often include sweet treats, dips, and festive extras to suit any occasion. And that’s what you will mostly find on this list – lots of sweet treats and indulgent Valentine’s dessert boards!
For Valentine’s Day, think strawberries, heart-shaped chocolates, pink macarons, and other love-inspired additions to make your board truly special!
Looking for more ideas? Don’t miss these Valentine’s Day treat recipes and Valentine’s Day cocktail recipes to complete your celebration!
Valentine's Charcuterie Boards
Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board
This hot chocolate board can be personalised for any holiday. The sections make it easy to create your own with the treats you want to add, whether for hot chocolate or just to graze on.
Valentine's Dessert Charcuterie Board
With bold colours and plenty of variety, this sweet dessert board has the perfect mix of indulgent sweets, chocolate and candies, mixed with berries and chocolate-coated pretzels.
Valentine's Charcuterie Board
The perfect mix of sweet and savoury on one board - this is dinner and dessert in one!
Chocolate Dessert Board
This is a truly decadent dessert board, loaded with an assortment of chocolates, truffles, chocolate-covered pretzels, berries and Nutella for dipping.
Charcuterie Bouquet
For something a little different, this charcuterie bouquet can double as a gift or just a super cute way to surprise your significant other for your Valentine's date night.
Dessert Charcuterie Board
Breads, cheese, crackers, fruit and plenty of sweets make up this grazing box.
Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board
This sweet treat board is loaded with yummy sweets, fruits and candies.
Pink Valentine’s Day Dessert Board
You can't get much more Valentine's themed than this pink dessert board with pink chocolate dipped wafers, prezels, strawberries and cookies.
Easy Charcuterie Board
This traditional style charcuterie is loaded with cheese, cured meats, crackers, breads and antipasto.
Valentine Charcuterie Board
This dessert board is a chocolate lover's dream for Valentine's Day and is perfect for sharing with your special someone or as a Valentine's Day party platter.
Valentine's Day Dessert Board
If you love cookies, this dessert board will be a delight, loaded with sweet treats and cookies galore.
Valentine’s Day Frosting Dessert Board
This Valentine's frosting dessert board is the ultimate sweet tooth treat and great for a kid's Valentine's Day party since guests can decorate their own cupcakes.
Heart Charcuterie Board
This cute heart-shaped Valentine's grazing board is an easy one to make, starting with strawberries and frosting to make a heart in the centre.
Candy and Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board
Turn up the warmth this Valentine's with a candy and hot cocoa board, a cute treat to share with the family or for a party.
Valentine's Day Appetizer Board
It doesn't all need to be sweet and sugary. This healthy Valentine's Day appetiser board has fresh vegetables, cheese and crackers in vibrant colours for a light start.
Valentine Breakfast Board
This sweet breakfast board is loaded with waffles, croissants and other sweet breakfast foods, with fruit and dips for a romantic way to start the day.
Heart Valentine's Day Fruit Tray
This Valentine's Day fruit tray is another healthy alternative to the charcuterie and dessert boards with heart-shaped fruits, yogurt-covered cranberries, served with a dip.
What to Include in a Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board
This list makes it easy to craft a stunning and romantic Valentine’s Day charcuterie board perfect for sharing!
Savory Items
- Cheeses: Brie, goat cheese, heart-shaped cheddar, or gouda.
- Cured Meats: Salami roses, prosciutto, or pepperoni.
- Crackers and Bread: Herbed crackers, crostini, or breadsticks.
- Vegetables: Cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper slices, and cucumber hearts.
Sweet Treats
- Valentine’s Candy: Chocolate truffles, candy hearts, pink M&M’s, and chocolate-covered strawberries.
- Cookies: Heart-shaped sugar cookies or red velvet macarons.
- Fruits: Strawberries, raspberries, watermelon (cut into heart shapes), and cherries.
- Dessert Dips: Strawberry cream cheese dip, chocolate fondue, or whipped cream.
Extra Touches
- Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, pistachios, or chocolate-covered nuts.
- Dried Fruits: Cranberries, dates, or dried cherries.
- Decorative Elements: Edible flowers, heart-shaped sprinkles, or red and pink candies.
- Popcorn: Drizzled with pink and white chocolate or sprinkles.
Styling Tips
- Use red, pink, and white hues for a cohesive theme.
- Arrange items in the shape of a heart or in clusters.
- Add romantic touches like roses, doilies, or small candles nearby.
These Valentine’s Day dessert boards are perfect for celebrating at home with your significant other, as an indulgent dessert for two, for sharing with the whole family or with friends or co-workers on the 14th of February. Best of all, they are perfect for Valentine’s Day parties!
And if you are planning your own Valentine’s party this year, make sure you also check you these fun Valentine’s Day games and Valentine’s inspired cocktails too!
For more grazing board ideas, check out these party charcuterie boards and Christmas platter ideas too
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