Scrolling through Pinterest struggling to find creative Valentine’s gift and food ideas? If this sounds familiar, then a Valentine’s Day charcuterie board is exactly what you’ve been looking for. The charcuterie concept has been around for years and is a thoughtful way of sharing love with your loved ones this Valentine’s Day.
Whether you’re looking to impress your sweet-toothed lover or hosting a cozy Galentine’s Day party, these gorgeous options are guaranteed to wow them. We know, when you think of charcuterie boards you think of cheese and cured meats, but there’s much more than “meats” the eye with these boards!
What to include in your Valentine’s charcuterie board
- Meats: Salami, prosciutto
- Cheese: Cheddar, brie, mozzerella
- Crackers: Breadsticks, cheese crackers
- Fruit: Berries, grapes
- Dips: Houmous, melted chocolate
- Candy: Hershey’s kisses, jelly beans
7 Adorable Valentine’s Day charcuterie board ideas
If you’re looking to wow your other half or your Galentine this Valentine’s Day, then these adorable Valentine’s Day charcuterie board ideas were made for you. Whatever your style, we know that these Valentine’s charcuterie boards are always an adored gift!
Chips, dip and dessert
You may think that you need to be a culinary genius to build the perfect charcuterie board, but don’t panic, we’ve got you covered! This gorgeous Valentine’s charcuterie board by @regnefeats is the perfect example of how combining everyone’s favourite store-bought treats can be so much more meaningful.
We love this board for our sweet and savoury fans. It brings the perfect combination of cheese, crackers, dips and sweet treats while keeping it casual. The pink treats like macaroons and pink fondant bites work seamlessly with this board. It’s a brilliant way to combine savoury snacks and desserts all in one.
If you want to add a personal touch, then you can make some adorable strawberry hearts and customized chocolate-covered strawberries.
You’ll find it quite the challenge to keep your hands off this board!
The cheesiest “I love you”
This one’s for all of our cheese lovers! Any well-versed cheese addict knows just how much a beautiful cheese platter says “I love you”.
When we think of our dream cheese & wine charcuterie board, this stunning Valentine’s charcuterie board by @theartofgrazingfw is what springs to mind. Pairing your favourite cheese with a selection of grapes, pickles and wine makes for the dream combination.
If you’re a true cheese fanatic, then you can go wild with an array of cheeses. But if you want to add a sweet treat, then a handful of chocolate Lindt balls or gummies as a cute touch. With this dreamy choice of cheese, fruit, meats and sweet treats you’re certainly going to woo your valentine.
Heart shaped treats
This dreamy board by @mangosandmayhem shows how effortless it can be to make your favourite foods Valentine’s themed. When you think of a charcuterie board, cured meats often come to mind, but they’re not going to be everyone’s cup of tea.
For this beautiful board, simply make a list of their favourite snacks and treats and opt for pink colours or heart-shaped options. We know what you’re thinking, you can’t find pink cheese… That’s where the DIY work comes in. For any snacks that aren’t pink or heart-shaped, get creative with customizing them, like these cute heart-shaped apple slices.
If you’re stumped for some ideas, then we’ve listed some great filler options below.
- Strawberries
- Marshmallow’s
- Melted Chocolate Dip
Keep it simple
Nothing says I love you like a heart-shaped cheese envelope filled with cured meat, right? We love how @dapperdisneyhome has made this simple Valentine’s Day charcuterie board so fun and thoughtful.
If you’re looking for a small Valentine’s Day charcuterie board, this option is perfect for you. Pick a handful of their favourite treats and get creative with your set-up. Cookie cutters are a great way of customising your snack shapes. Or try building a heart-shaped mould to hold some nuts and sweet treats.
If you’re hosting valentines in a small space, then try adding a cute pink blanket with some balloons for a romantic vibe.
Valentine’s Day charcuterie box
This stunning charcuterie board requires a little more work. As you can see, the gorgeous cured meat roses are quite the feature piece. While spending hours trialling making these floral pieces is possible, some of us are looking for an easy Valentine’s Day charcuterie board option.
If this sounds familiar, then a custom-made charcuterie board could be the game-changer you’re looking for. With charcuterie boards becoming increasingly popular, there are so many incredible caterers out there offering some beautiful options.
This work of art by @madewithlovebymilachen is the perfect way of saying “I love you” to any foodies in your life. Building your board is a fun activity, but if you’re pressed for time or just looking for a quick, simple option, then try your local caterers and grazing board companies to find your perfect match.
Cute cookie charcuterie board
When it comes to finding the perfect charcuterie board to please a sweet tooth, we’ve found the winner with @___sugar_and_spice__. This gorgeous selection of cookies is guaranteed to hit the spot with sugar lovers. If you’re a keen baker, then go wild with designing your own, or head to the store and choose your favourite selection.
The options for customized cookies are endless, so if you’re working with some extra budget, then try your local bakeries for some thoughtful customized cookies. Or, a great budget-friendly alternative is choosing a store-bought cake and cookie cutters to make adorable mini cake shapes for your board.
We love this option as a charcuterie option for your Valentine’s Day party.
Charcuterie board pro
If you’re a charcuterie board pro, then this board probably looks familiar to you. So you can build the perfect board but want to spice it up this year? Choose their favourite flowers into the mix to add something different to your board.
This option works brilliantly with outdoor picnics or amongst your Valentine’s Day home decor. We love the fresh feel this brings to the board. And it makes for the perfect Instagram opportunity if your valentine loves to share on their socials.
Quick tips to make a charcuterie board valentines themed
Making a charcuterie board romantic and fit for a Valentine can be done super simply…
- Use heart-shaped bowls and cookie cutters to DIY your valentines snacks
- Use a heart-shaped serving board
- Choose a Valentine’s Day color theme for your charcuterie board
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