How to Make a Stunning Valentine’s Charcuterie Board

By Summer

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Prep Time 15

Assembly Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 8

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Cheeses

Soft cheeses, like a double cream Brie and Boursin
Semi-hard cheese, like Gouda
A firmer cheese, like a cheddar or the Toscana cheese from Trader Joe's
*Add some cheese rosettes for a unique touch
*Add cranberry sauce, a fruit spread, jam, or honey to your brie as the center piece.

Meats

Fruit & Herbs

Sweets

First, make your salami roses and place them on your board. I made two roses for my board, but you can do more if creating a larger charcuterie.
If using, slice your apple in the shape of a heart.
Next, start placing your cheeses around the perimeter of the board, and your central cheese, like the Brie, if using.
Continue adding your cheeses and meats, rearranging as needed.
Then fill in the gaps with sweets and fruit.
Finish by tucking the mint or other herbs into small nooks for added color and texture.
Serve with several different types of crackers and enjoy!

Stick to a pink and red color palette for a Valentine's vibe.
Mix up the way you display your cheese - slices, cubes, and in this case, I used a crinkle-cut slicer.
Use varied heights and spread out the colors to make the board feel dynamic.
There are no rules and no pressure! Just have fun with it!

Let us know how it was!