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Special Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board
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Special Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie Boards are a great appetizer or entree for holiday occasions when guests arrive. This Valentine’s Charcuterie Board, in the shape of a heart, will be the star of your gathering. Make enough for a crowd, or make a miniature version if it is just for date night.

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 382 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cheese mixed varieties
  • 1 pound mixed meats
  • Fruit mixed seasonal
  • vegetable mixed seasonal
  • Dips in small bowls
  • Condiments in small bowls
  • bread or crackers
  • you can get creative, and add other items, to taste
  • Chocolates Valentine's themed
  • cookies Valentine's themed

Instructions

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  1. Slice cheeses into bite sized pieces and arrange on board. 
  2. Arrange meat in bite-sized pieces on board.
  3. Wash and slice fruit into bite sized pieces.
  4. Add broken bite-sized pieces of fresh bread or cut baguette slices and toast to make crostini. You can also use your favorite crackers, pretzels and bagel chips.
  5. Add sauces, dips, condiments, pickles, olives, or hummus in small bowls.
  6. Arrange everything on your board and enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition facts are estimated. The actual calories can vary, depending on what quantities are consumed.
  • See the article above for addition suggestions and tips for building your charcuterie.
  • Meats suitable for charcuterie platter;
  • Cheeses to add to your charcuterie board;
  • Hard Cheeses;
  • Spreadable cheeses;
  • Fruits to add;
  • Add any other of your favorite fruits. I find bananas don't work well because they brown so quickly. Apples, peaches, or anything that browns can be tossed into lemon juice before adding to the board.
  • Additional Condiments;
  • How to Store Leftovers
  • If you have leftovers, pack them up in airtight containers or plastic bags and refrigerate them within 2 hours. They’ll keep for 3-4 days in the fridge. Make sure to store like items together (e.g., all meats in one container, all cheeses in another).
  • Keep in mind that meats and cheeses left out for more than 2 hours should be thrown away, according to FDA guidelines. If you’re serving outdoors on a hot day (over 90°F), discard anything left out for more than an hour to stay on the safe side.
  • salami
  • ham
  • bacon
  • sausage
  • pork
  • turkey
  • pate
  • cheddar
  • Swiss
  • muenster
  • Mimolette
  • gouda
  • provolone
  • brie
  • Alouette type 
  • cream cheese blends
  • port wine cheese
  • chutter
  • Stilton cheeses
  • apple
  • pear
  • grape
  • orange
  • pineapple
  • cantaloupe
  • melons
  • apricot
  • peach
  • plum
  • dried cranberries
  • olives
  • capers
  • mayonnaise
  • mustards
  • dips
  • jams or jellies
  • pickles, vegetables, or peppers

Nutrition Information

Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 653mg (27%) Potassium 212mg (5%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 599IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 438mg (44%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382

% Daily Value*

Calories 382kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 653mg 27%
Potassium 212mg 5%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 599IU 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 438mg 44%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.