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Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board for Two
Red, rich and entirely intentional: a small board in reds and pinks that ends on dark chocolate.
- Serves
- 2
- Board
- 14″ board (or heart-shaped)
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cost
- $36–$54
- Level
- Beginner
Get the full plan Shopping list with amounts, placement and timeline.
The book it's in
Build it exactly, with the book
This board is in Charcuterie Lab: Boards for Two, with 24 more boards for two. The book has the shopping list for two with amounts and prices, the prep countdown, the step-by-step build and the drink to pour.
Why it works
Every color on this board is on purpose: prosciutto folded into roses, salami, strawberries and raspberries against the white of a triple-crème brie. It photographs well, but it also eats well, because the berries' acidity cuts the richest cheese on the board.
Aged Gouda brings caramel crunch and a little salt, which is exactly what dark chocolate and fig jam want next to them. Rosé Champagne or a sparkling rosé ties the whole red theme together.
Timeline
- Day beforeBuy the flowers, berries and bubbles; chill the wine.
- T–45 minTake out the Gouda.
- + 3 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
What goes on a Valentine's charcuterie board?
A creamy cheese and an aged one, prosciutto and salami, red fruit like strawberries and raspberries, dark chocolate, fig jam, pistachios and thin crackers.
How do you make prosciutto roses?
Fold a slice in half lengthwise and roll it loosely from one end, letting the top edge flare out like petals. Two or three slices make a fuller rose.
Can I make it ahead?
Wash the berries and fold the roses up to a few hours ahead and keep them covered in the fridge. Build the board about 30 minutes before you eat.
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Want more ideas? Read Charcuterie Board for Two: How to Build It, What to Buy, and What Changes at Small Scale or How to Make a Prosciutto Rose: The Step-by-Step Technique.