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Heart Charcuterie Board Perfect for Valentine’s Day

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Make a heart charcuterie board with meat and cheese roses. Share it with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, or at a Galentine’s Day party.

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Heart Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie boards are a staple at any of our family get togethers. And, if you follow me on Pinterest or Facebook, you know I love a good themed charcuterie board.

Last Valentine’s Day I created a cute cheese and cracker snack tray complete with heart shaped cookies and candy.

This year I wanted to go with a classic meat and cheese charcuterie for two in a heart shape. My daughter took this over to her boyfriend’s house for date night and it was a hit!

heart charcuterie board

If you are looking for a heart board, I was surprised to find this cute XOXO board for $5 at Dollar Tree in the Plus section.

It even comes with a little spreader. This would make a thoughtful hostess gift for a Galentine’s Day party. Bring the charcuterie board and the hostess can keep the board as a gift.

One of the best things about putting together a charcuterie board is you can customize it for the occasion and the number of guests. Even more so if you know what your guests favorite snacks are.

Another viral trend that would be perfect for Valentine’s Day is a snackle box. I made one for my great nieces for Christmas and they flipped for it. Have you heard of them?

candy filled snack box

Once the candy is gone the box can be used for art supplies, jewelry or any other small accessories. The pink tool box is from Lowe’s and they have several colors.

Ingredients for a Valentine Charcuterie Board

Here is what I used for this heart board.

  • Pepperoni – folded into roses
  • Provolone Cheese – also folded into roses with spinach leaves
  • Gouda Cheese – cubed
  • Plum Tomatoes – added cream cheese to a few
  • Raspberries
  • Blueberries
  • Strawberry Spread
  • Crackers
heart charcuterie with meat and cheese roses

My daughter bought a set of 4 gnome-themed heart plates for me for Valentine’s Day last year. She found them at Homegoods. Aren’t they adorable?

They are just the right size to use for a single serve plate. I picked up the festive heart picks at Dollar Tree.

crackers in red dish and heart picks

They can be used for the cheese cubes. Mini ceramic dishes are just the right size for crackers

Valentine's Day charcuterie with crackers and plates

How to Make Pepperoni Roses

This was my first time making pepperoni roses and I have to say it was easier than I thought. I tried folding them around a glass as I saw a video on TikTok.

But, mine didn’t hold their shape, so I tried plan B and it worked like a charm!

Simply fold each pepperoni slice in half and layer 5 pieces in a row. Then roll the pepperoni vertically and place a toothpick in the bottom.

You can also place the roses in a mini condiment cup as shown above. This keeps the shape and the clear cups are not visible on the board.

I followed the same process with the cheese roses made with thin-sliced provolone cheese. Adding either basil leaves or spinach makes it look like the leaves on a rose.

I used spinach because that is what I had available. But, basil would be great with mozzarella and a bit of balsamic.

heart charcuterie with meat and cheese roses

That’s all there is to it! A beautiful heart-shaped charcuterie board made in just a few minutes.

close up of Valentine charcuterie board

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heart shaped charcuterie board from dollar tree plus

I hope you enjoyed this fun and festive heart charcuterie board. Leave a comment below and share pics if you make one, or tag @ourcraftymom on social media so I see it. 🙂

Thanks so much for stopping by. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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What Are The Best Cheeses For A Charcuterie Board?

Include a variety of cheeses, with a combination of both soft and hard kinds of cheese, with the hard cheese being sliced ahead of time.

It’s always best to include an odd number of cheeses, usually 3 or 5.

Recommended Cheeses

Hard cheeses:

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • Gruyère

Soft cheeses:

  • Goat Cheese
  • Brie

Semi-soft cheeses:

  • Gouda
  • Cheddar

What Are The Best Meats For A Charcuterie Board?

Some of the most common meats for a cheese board are: 

  • Prosciutto
  • Salami
  • Ham

What Are The Best Breads And Crackers For A Charcuterie Board?

This is where you can really tailor the cheese board to make it unique. Include homemade bread or a favorite type of cracker.

Here are some favorite breads:

  • French Bread
  • Baguettes
  • Crostini

Crackers:

  • Artisan Crackers
  • Water crackers
  • Wheat Thins
  • Ritz Crackers

What Are The Best Condiments To Include In A Meat And Cheese Tray?

What Are The Best Fruit, Nuts, And Vegetables To Include In A Cheese Board?

Fruit:

  • Grapes
  • Berries
  • Sliced Apples

Nuts:

  • Almonds
  • Pistachios
  • Walnuts
  • Pecans

Vegetables:

  • Roasted Red Peppers
  • Artichokes
  • Olives
  • Broccoli

What Are The Best Serving Boards For A Cheese Tray? 

You can use any large board including wood, slate, marble in any shape or size.

Don’t Forget The Cheese Knives:

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