6 Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board Ideas (2024)

Charcuterie boards have quickly made their way to the front of the culinary scene as a delicious, elevated and vibrant fan-favorite for food lovers everywhere. These crowd-pleasing spreads have expanded from the traditional selection of cured meats to now include everything from candies and desserts to cheeses and all kinds of delicious hors d’oeuvres.

With social distancing and new safety standards in effect, this Valentine’s Day presents a perfect opportunity to dine-in with a charcuterie board filled with your sweetheart’s favorite snacks!

Whether you’re an experienced cooking connoisseur, or you’re an amateur at-home chef, we’ve got all of the tips and tricks you need to help create a mouthwatering Valentine’s Day-inspired charcuterie board.

From custom cutting boards to premium ingredients, here are 6 wow-worthy Valentine’s Day charcuterie ideas to help you build your perfect board:

Romantic & Classic Charcuterie Boards

A classic charcuterie board made with love is the perfect addition to any cozy and romantic date night. Enjoy a carefully crafted selection of meats and cheeses as an appetizer, or make it a meal by including more proteins and hunger-proof options!

Here is everything you’ll need to prep your shopping list for a romantic Valentine’s Day charcuterie spread:

Classic Charcuterie Board Ingredients:

• A curated selection of your favorite meats (such as thin-sliced prosciutto, genoa salami and soppressata)
• Classic artisanal cheeses (such as brie, smoked mozzarella, gouda and aged cheddar)
• Sliced bread options or crackers (such as sliced french bread, salted rosemary crackers and breadsticks)
• Dried fruits (such as apricots, figs and golden raisins)
• Condiments and additional snacks (such as fig or plum jam, honey, olives and roasted nuts)

Arrange your ingredients and serve your board with two glasses of wine or your favorite beverage for a romantic meal that’s sure to impress!

To take your meal to the next level, serve your charcuterie spread with a custom handwritten recipe cutting board! Upload a special handwritten recipe and customize a cutting board for sentimental Valentine’s Day gift that doubles as the perfect serving board.

Galentine’s Day Charcuterie Boards

If you’ll be celebrating Galentine’s Day with all of your closest besties, a Galentine’s Day Brunch Charcuterie Board is the perfect way to impress all of your foodie friends. Here’s what you’ll need to put together a Galentine’s Day board that’s sure to be a hit:

Galentine’s Day Brunch Charcuterie Board Ingredients:

• Gather an assortment of your favorite brunch staples (such as pancakes, donuts, waffles, toast and bagels)
• Provide spreads and toppings that are breakfast classics (such as cream cheese, jams, maple syrup and honey)
• Give your Galentine guests a variety of options to build their favorite toast, bagel or sandwich (such as avocados, figs, bacon, sausage and other classic breakfast add-ons)

Arrange all of your brunch favorites on your cutting board and serve with mimosas or bellinis. For an extra Instagram-worthy brunch board, opt for a personalized monogram cutting board that’s sure to add something special to all of your Galentine’s Day celebration pictures.

Really love your gal pals, or looking for the perfect memorable Galentine’s Day gift? Go the extra mile and create individual charcuterie spreads for each of your besties on their own custom cutting board.

Fun Charcuterie Boards

Spice up your typical Valentine’s Day charcuterie board with some fun surprises! Create a board that mixes your significant other’s favorite snacks and treats with small gifts and fun surprises.

Here’s some inspiration to help you put together your own Fun Surprise Charcuterie Board:

Fun Charcuterie Board Ingredients:

• Create a collection of your partner’s favorite snacks (such as pretzels, popcorn and candy or gummies)
• Combine your spread of snacks with some creative surprises (such as handwritten messages in fortune cookies, or small folded love letters placed throughout your board)
• Put your Valentine’s gifts into the mix: Wrap your small gifts and place them on the board for a fun-filled surprise

Check out our round Design Your Own Round Cutting Boards to add a surprise personalized touch to your board!

Fruity Charcuterie Boards

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a charcuterie spread filled with all of your favorite fresh fruit! Here are some some of our favorite fruit charcuterie board ideas to get you started:

Fruit Charcuterie Board Ingredients:

• Cut your favorite large fruits like pineapple, cantaloupe or apples into bite sized portions (to go the extra mile with your Valentine’s Day theme, cut fruit bites with a heart-shaped cookie cutter)
• Serve a selection of your favorite berries (such as raspberries, blueberries, cranberries and blackberries)
• Include some small ramekins with dips for your fruit and berry tray (such as caramel, melted chocolate, yogurt and honey

Take your fruit charcuterie board to the next level with a personalized cutting board! Our house-shaped cutting boards are the perfect way to remind your loved one that home is where the heart is.

Healthy Charcuterie Boards

Trying to keep your Valentine’s Day party on the healthy side? Skip the sweets and opt for a vegan/vegetarian-friendly healthy charcuterie board!

Here are some helpful tips and ideas to help you create your own healthy charcuterie board:

Healthy Charcuterie Board Ingredients:

• Serve small bowls filled with some heart-healthy nuts (such as almonds, pecans, walnuts, peanuts and pistachios)
• Decorate your serving platter with all of your favorite fresh veggies (such as celery, carrots, tomatoes and broccoli)
• Add some crunchy snack options (such as vegan crackers/chips or rice cakes)
• Include some fresh or dried fruits (including raisins, strawberries, etc.)
• Fill ramekins with healthy dips and spread (such as hummus, nut butters and guacamole)

Whether you’ll be indulging in a crowd-pleasing classic charcuterie board or keeping things light with a healthy charcuterie spread, the key to a mouth-watering and memorable dining experience is your food placement and serving board. To keep things cohesive with your healthy charcuterie board, use a simple cutting board that makes a statement like this monogramed wood cutting board!

Dessert Charcuterie Boards

Start a delicious DIY Valentine’s Day tradition by creating a dessert board filled with shareable sweets. Here’s some sweet inspiration to help you craft your own delicious dessert board:

Dessert Charcuterie Board Ingredients:

• Fill your cutting board with all of your favorite store-bought sweets and treats (such as truffles, chocolates, marshmallows and candy hearts)
• Bake some small desserts to add a handmade and heartfelt touch (such as brownies, cookies and small tea cakes)
• Add some color: Valentine’s Day candy is a great way to stay on-theme and add some vibrant pops of color

Arrange all of your sweet desserts onto a premium cutting board and serve for a mouth-watering and sugary Valentine’s Day surprise!

Whatever type of food you’ll be serving, you can build your perfect board by getting creative and customizing a Design-Your-Own cutting board, or keep things simple with a small cheese board or templated design.

Celebrate your love with a hand-picked selection of your sweetheart’s favorite snacks! Use this charcuterie board guide as inspiration, or mix and match ingredients to create your own themed board.