A stunning heart-shaped cheese and chocolate board filled with a perfect blend of sweet, savoury, and indulgent flavours, making it the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat.
Valentineβs Day celebrates love, and what better way to do so than by crafting a heart-shaped cheese and chocolate board? This indulgent spread mixes sweet and savory delights, perfect for sharing with your special someone. Whether you plan a romantic night in or a cozy gathering with loved ones, this board will impress. This heart-shaped cheese and chocolate board is more than just a treatβitβs a love-filled gesture that brings joy to every bite. Happy Valentineβs Day!
Alternate Composition
If you want to customize your board, here are some great ingredient swaps to suit different tastes and preferences.
- Cheese: Swap Emmental for Gouda or Brie, and replace Cheddar with Colby Jack or Havarti.
- Chocolate: Substitute Lindt chocolate with dark chocolate chunks or milk chocolate truffles.
- Fruits: Use raspberries, blackberries, or figs instead of mulberries or grapes.
- Savory Touches: Opt for spiced pecans or cashews in place of rosemary almonds, and try whole wheat crackers instead of cheese crackers.
- Spreads: Replace Nutella with almond butter or honey, and swap Homemade Strawberry Compote for raspberry jam or orange marmalade or Mixed Berry Compote.
- Sweet Additions: Try caramel popcorn or dried mango slices instead of marshmallows.
Some tips to serve the Valentine’s Chocolate and Cheese Board-
- Pair with a glass of sparkling wine, rosΓ©, or rich hot chocolate for the ultimate indulgence.
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to shape cheese slices for a romantic flair.
- Keep small spoons or spreading knives handy for the compote and Nutella.
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Valentine’s Chocolate and Cheese Board
6
servings20
minutesA stunning heart-shaped cheese and chocolate board filled with a perfect blend of sweet, savoury, and indulgent flavours, making it the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat.
Ingredients
- Cheese Selection
Emmental Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
- Chocolate Delights
Lindt chocolate
Bonbons
Chocolate-coated nuts
Chocolate rolls
- Fruits for Freshness
Fresh strawberries
Mulberries
Red grapes
- Savory Touches
Honey Rosemary almonds
Cheese crackers
Indulgent Spreads
Nutella
- Sweet Additions
Marshmallows
Directions
- Start with the Base
- Use a heart-shaped serving board or arrange your ingredients in a heart shape on a large platter. Choose a wooden board for a rustic, elegant feel.
- Arrange the Cheeses
- Cut the Emmental and Cheddar cheese into bite-sized cubes or thin slices. Place them at opposite ends of the heart for balance, or fan them out along the edges for a stylish touch.
- Place the Chocolates
- Scatter Lindt chocolates, bonbons, and chocolate-coated nuts throughout the board. Cluster chocolate rolls for visual appeal.
- Add the Fruits and berries
- Position fresh strawberries, mulberries, and red grapes around the board to create a vibrant burst of color and natural sweetness.
- Include the Savory Elements
- Arrange cheese crackers and rosemary almonds for texture and contrast. These elements enhance the overall balance of flavours.
- Incorporate Spreads and Marshmallows
- Fill small bowls with strawberry compote and Nutella for easy dipping. Place marshmallows near the chocolate section for a fun, pillowy addition.
Notes
- Sprinkle edible gold dust or add fresh mint leaves for extra elegance. Light some candles, play soft music, and enjoy a truly memorable Valentineβs Day experience!
- This heart-shaped cheese and chocolate board is more than just a treatβitβs a love-filled gesture that brings joy to every bite. Happy Valentineβs Day!
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