Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board
A customizable and visually appealing charcuterie board featuring a variety of cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and sweet treats perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day.
Ingrédients
Cheeses
- 1 wheel Wheel of Brie cheese (about 8 oz)
- 1 chunk Chunk of Cheddar cheese (about 6 oz)
- 1 block Block of Gouda cheese (about 6 oz)
Meats
- 4 oz Salami slices
- 4 oz Prosciutto slices
- 4 oz Pepperoni slices
Fruits & Snacks
- 1 box Box of assorted crackers
- 1 cup Fresh grapes
- 1 cup Sliced strawberries
- 1 apple Apple, sliced
- 1 cup Almonds
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Assorted olives
- 1 small jar Small jar of honey or jam
- 1 cup Chocolate-covered strawberries or assorted candies
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients and utensils, ensuring that your board or platter is easy to reach.
- Wash the fruits and slice the apple and strawberries.
- Cut the cheeses into bite-sized pieces, or keep them in wedges for an attractive presentation.
Assembly
- Choose a large wooden board or platter as your presentation base.
- Start by placing the three types of cheeses on the board.
- Next, add the cured meats in clusters around the cheeses.
- Fill in any gaps on the board with crackers.
- Now, fill the board with fresh fruits by placing grapes, sliced strawberries, and apple slices around the board.
- Sprinkle almonds and walnuts around the board.
- Use small bowls for olives and honey or jam.
- Finally, place chocolate-covered strawberries and assorted candies throughout the board.
Serving
- Provide cheese knives and toothpicks for easy enjoyment.
Notes
Ensure to consider dietary needs and personalize the board with favorite ingredients or seasonal selections. Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.