What can I use for a board?

I used a metal serving tray for this board, but you can really use almost anything! A wooden board or tray, a regular cutting board, or even a large plate (if serving just two people).

Can I make this board ahead of time?

While you can prep the individual ingredients ahead of time, I recommend arranging the board just an hour before serving. This keeps the fruit from releasing moisture onto the board and helps keep cookies and crackers crispy.

What should I serve with this Valentine's Day charcuterie board?

I like to serve this board after dinner. While there are a few savory elements, it's almost like a dessert grazing platter. Serve with your favorite wine and enjoy! And if you need Valentine's Day dinner inspiration, I highly recommend our Reverse Sear Filet Mignon or Rack of Lamb with Dijon Mustard Sauce .

How can I make my board more festive?

To really give your charcuterie board a Valentine's Day makeover, go heavy on the pinks, reds and purples. Consider color when choosing your fruits, jam and accents. You can also add extra heart-shaped items, such as cookies and crackers. And to take it to the next level, try garnishing your board with edible flowers!

Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board - Whisked Away Kitchen

Ingredients

Nutella
Jam or preserves
Thin sliced salami
Brie cheese wheel
Savory crackers (fig and olive crisps, sesame crackers, pita chips, etc.)
Sweet crackers (graham crackers, almond thins, etc.)
Shortbread cookies
1–2 types of red fruit (strawberries, raspberries, cherries, etc.)
3 types of heart-shaped accents (jelly beans, macarons, truffles, chocolates, conversation hearts, etc.)

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Instructions

Spoon the Nutella and jam into small bowls and place on the board. If you’ll be serving any of your candy accents or fruits in small dishes, you can also place them on the board.
Add the salami and cheese. Cut the cheese into wedges for easy serving. The salami slices can be used to make several salami roses. Alternatively, folded the salami slices in half once or twice and arrange them on the board so they are overlapping.
Add the cookies and crackers. Place the savory crackers around the salami and arrange the sweet crackers and cookies around the jam and Nutella.
Arrange the fruits on the board. Cut the fruit into bite sized pieces and evenly space throughout the board for pops of color.
Fill in any gaps with the accents. Try to place the sweet accents around other sweet ingredients. If you have any savory accents, they can be placed near the salami or cheese.

Notes

Serving size: This board is quick to make for 2 people, but can also be easily scaled up to feed a crowd!

Make ahead: While you can prep the ingredients ahead of time, I don’t recommend adding the crackers, cookies or fruit to the board until right before serving. The crackers can get soggy when stored in the fridge and the fruit will release moisture onto the board.

Arranging the board: As a general guideline, start with the largest items and move to to the smallest items. Use the accents to fill in any gaps.