A romantic assortment of sweets, fresh fruits, and pastries arranged for sharing on Valentine’s Day.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Sweets & Chocolates
01 - 3.5 oz chocolate-covered strawberries
02 - 1.75 oz assorted heart-shaped chocolates
03 - 1.75 oz pink and red macarons
04 - 2.1 oz strawberry or raspberry truffles
05 - 1.75 oz chocolate-dipped pretzels
→ Fresh Fruits
06 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
07 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
08 - 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
09 - 0.5 cup red grapes, halved
→ Biscuits & Pastries
10 - 2.1 oz butter cookies, preferably heart-shaped
11 - 2.1 oz mini vanilla or red velvet cupcakes
→ Cheeses (optional for sweet-salty balance)
12 - 2.1 oz brie cheese, cut into heart shapes
13 - 2.1 oz creamy goat cheese rolled in pink peppercorns or cranberries
→ Extras
14 - 0.25 cup honey or chocolate sauce for drizzling or dipping
15 - Edible flowers for garnish
16 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Wash and dry all fresh fruits thoroughly to ensure cleanliness.
02 - Place cheeses, if using, centrally or at several focal points on the board.
03 - Group chocolate-covered strawberries, macarons, truffles, and assorted chocolates evenly around the cheeses.
04 - Fill in gaps with fresh fruits, distributing colors evenly across the board.
05 - Position butter cookies and mini cupcakes in open spaces, varying shapes and sizes for visual interest.
06 - Drizzle honey or chocolate sauce into a small bowl and place it on the board for dipping.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves for an elegant presentation.
08 - Present immediately to preserve freshness and enjoy with your Valentine.
