Save to Pins A charming and romantic grazing board featuring sweet treats, fruits, and decadent delights, perfect for sharing with your Valentine.
This board is a delightful way to celebrate Valentine's Day with sweet and fresh flavors combined in a visually stunning presentation.
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 Pins This recipe has been a hit at family gatherings, bringing smiles and sweetness to special Valentine's celebrations.
Notes
Pair this board 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 to Pins This Valentine's Day board is the perfect final touch to your celebration, combining love and deliciousness in every bite.
Questions & Answers
- → How should I arrange the items on the board?
Place cheeses in central spots, then group chocolates and sweets nearby. Fill gaps evenly with fresh fruits and finish with cookies and cupcakes for a colorful, balanced presentation.
- → Can cheeses be omitted from the board?
Yes, for a fully sweet board, omit cheeses. Adding salty snacks or cheeses provides a pleasant contrast to the sweet elements.
- → What garnishes work best for this board?
Edible flowers and fresh mint leaves add a fresh, decorative touch that enhances the board's visual appeal and aroma.
- → Are there suggested pairings for this board?
This board pairs beautifully with sparkling wine, rosé, or fruity mocktails to elevate the festive atmosphere and complement the flavors.
- → How long does preparation take?
Preparation takes about 20 minutes, primarily involving washing fruits and arranging the items attractively on the serving board.