Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board: Sweet, Savory, and So Easy to Put Together

Mama, if there is one thing I will always say yes to, it’s a good charcuterie board. Charcuterie boards are one of the easiest ways to entertain without stress, and this Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board might be one of my favorites yet.

It’s festive, colorful, and filled with a little bit of everything — sweet treats, savory snacks, and fun Valentine’s candy that everyone recognizes. Nothing fancy. Nothing complicated. Just an easy board that looks adorable and makes people happy.

As a Crazy Busy Mama, I love recipes that are more about assembling than cooking, and this Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board is exactly that. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day parties, family movie nights, classroom celebrations, girls’ nights, or even a casual at-home date night.

Ingredients for Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

How to make Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board: ingredients you need!

(Use small amounts of each for variety — this board is all about balance, not large portions.)

Cubed pepperoni

Cubed cheese (cheddar or Colby-Jack work great)

Valentine’s M&M’s

Valentine’s Hershey Kisses

Hershey Hearts chocolates

Sweethearts conversation hearts

Round butter crackers

Little Debbie heart cakes

Strawberry Pocky sticks

Pepperoni Heart Roses

2 champagne glasses

Sliced pepperoni

How to Make Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

How to make Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board : a step by step guide

Before you start assembling your Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board, unwrap candies, cube cheese and pepperoni, and lay everything out. Having everything prepped makes board-building quick, fun, and totally stress-free.

This board comes together in four simple parts: making the pepperoni heart roses, placing savory items, adding sweet treats, and finishing with balance and color.

Create the Pepperoni Heart Roses

Take a champagne glass and fold one slice of pepperoni halfway over the rim.

Slightly overlap another slice and continue layering around the rim.

Continue until you have gone all the way around the glass.

Carefully lift the glass straight up, leaving a rose-shaped pepperoni flower underneath.

Repeat to make a second pepperoni rose.

Assemble the Board

Place the pepperoni heart roses toward the center or as a focal point on your board.

Add small piles of cubed cheese and cubed pepperoni around the roses.

Arrange round butter crackers in neat stacks or curves to help create structure.

Add the Sweet Touches

Fill open spaces with Valentine’s M&M’s, Sweethearts candies, Hershey Kisses, and Hershey Hearts.

Place Little Debbie heart cakes toward the edges for pops of pink and red.

Tuck strawberry Pocky sticks into open spaces or fan them out for height and texture.

Final Touches

Keep colors evenly distributed for a festive Valentine’s Day look.

Adjust spacing so the board feels full but not overcrowded.

Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board: SIDE IDEA

Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board: Side Idea

If you’re looking to add something simple but stunning to your Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board, these Undone Chocolate Covered Strawberries are the perfect addition.

Instead of traditional dipped strawberries, this version is layered and drizzled, which makes it easier, less messy, and honestly more elegant. Serve sliced strawberries in a pretty champagne or vintage-style glass and drizzle smooth melted chocolate over the top. Over time, the chocolate sets just like classic chocolate covered strawberries, but with a more elevated presentation.

I love adding these to a charcuterie spread because they add height, color, and that “wow” factor without taking up much space on the board. They pair beautifully with the sweet treats already on the board and balance out the savory items like pepperoni and cheese.

This is such a great option for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s night, or anytime you want your charcuterie board to feel a little extra without extra work.

Crazy Busy Mama Tip

A little of everything goes a long way. Small piles make the board look fuller and more inviting, and guests love having lots of choices without feeling overwhelmed.

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More Easy Valentines Recipes

If you love this Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board, be sure to check out these other easy Valentines recipes that will add fun and flavor to every meal.

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