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By Lucy Brewer

Jan 31, 2023, Updated Feb 08, 2023

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This Valentine’s Charcuterie Board will have your family waking up with a smile! It’s a quick and easy breakfast with mini-pancakes, berries, and assorted toppings like maple syrup, chocolate hazelnut spread, peanut butter, and of course, any pink foods you can come up with. Easily customizable with whatever your favorite foods are and a good excuse to pick up some heart-shaped macarons or heart-shaped waffles!

If you’re looking for a fun way to say Happy Valentine’s Day, why not start a new tradition and treat your loved ones to a delicious and romantic treat with their favorite breakfast!

Charcuterie boards are beautiful to look at and a great way to showcase your style. This special Valentine’s version is no exception.

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You can prep the Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board the night before, with all of your berries and condiments washed and ready. Then use a large platter or beautiful board and just put it together in the morning–takes about 5 minutes and you’re done!

The beauty of charcuterie boards is that they are endlessly customizable and easy to put together.

Table of Contents

  • Breakfast Charcuterie Board
  • You’ll need these ingredients
  • How to make a Valentine’s charcuterie board
  • Recipe notes
  • Helpful tools
  • Valentine’s Charcuterie Board Recipe

Breakfast Charcuterie Board

A typical charcuterie board will feature meats and cheeses. In fact, the very definition of charcuterie comes from two French terms, “chair” which means “flesh,” and “cuit” which means “cooked.” It’s generally considered a way of displaying prepared meat products.

Nowadays, charcuterie boards can be anything from vegetarian to fruits to whatever you want. We opted for a lovely breakfast charcuterie board because it’s an easy way to offer a special Valentine’s treat for your family to start the day. Charcuterie boards are the perfect way to celebrate special occasions!

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Look at this beautiful heart-shaped board! Perfect for your Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board. Click the photo to purchase!

You’ll need these ingredients

  • mini pancakes or waffles
  • macarons or pastry of your choice (mini cinnamon rolls!)
  • spreads and maple syrup for the pancakes
  • granola
  • yogurt
  • honey
  • fresh fruit
  • sweet treats like candy conversation hearts
  • sparkling wine or champagne
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You can make homemade pancakes or waffles if you prefer, but I love the ease of using frozen mini-pancakes for this breakfast charcuterie board! Take a few and use a cookie cutter to make a heart shape.

How to make a Valentine’s charcuterie board

  1. Cook the pancakes according to directions.
  2. First arrange the pancakes in the center of a board, platter, or large serving plate. Add the macarons and/or any other breakfast pastries you’re using.
  3. Transfer the spread and syrup into small bowls or small serving jugs and place them on the board.
  4. Put the yogurt into a bowl and drizzle it with honey. Add the granola to a mason jar or bowl and place on the board.
  5. Finally, fill any empty spaces with fresh fruit.
  6. Pop a cork and share this delicious breakfast charcuterie with your Valentine!
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Recipe notes

  • For a themed board such as Valentine’s, you might like to include items that are pink or red. Anything heart-shaped is also a winner! We made pancakes then used a cookie cutter to cut some of them into heart shapes. Likewise a small heart-shaped cookie cutter was used to make strawberry hearts from fresh strawberries.
  • When creating a Valentine’s charcuterie board plenty of variety is key.
  • Try to stick with finger foods, small candies, mini chocolate bars, or mini breakfast treats to ensure everything is easy to grab and eat.
  • Look out for ingredients with different texture and color and place them in groups on the board for a stunning visual effect.
  • The list of ingredients will give you ideas of the types of breakfast items you can include on your own Valentine’s breakfast board or brunch board. This would also work really well with something like waffles or bacon and eggs! You can include anything that you would enjoy for breakfast.
  • Serve alongside a glass of bubbly for an extra special touch.
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Valentine’s Charcuterie Board

This Valentine's Charcuterie Board will have your family waking up with a smile! It's a quick and easy breakfast with mini-pancakes, berries, and assorted toppings.

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 0 minutes mins

Total: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 12 mini pancakes
  • 6 macarons
  • ½ cup syrup
  • ¼ cup hazelnut spread
  • 1 cup granola
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cups fresh fruit
  • Sparkling wine or champagne

Instructions

  • Cook the pancakes according to directions.

  • First arrange the pancakes in the center of a board, platter or large serving plate. Add the macarons and/or any other breakfast pastries you’re using.

  • Transfer the spread and syrup into small bowls or small serving jugs and place them on the board.

  • Put the greek yogurt into a bowl and drizzle it with honey. Add the granola to a mason jar or bowl and place on the board.

  • Finally, fill any empty spaces with fresh fruit.

  • Pop a cork and share this delicious breakfast charcuterie with your Valentine!

Nutrition

Serving: 2servings, Calories: 1219kcal, Carbohydrates: 168g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 111mg, Potassium: 977mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 122g, Vitamin A: 838IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 341mg, Iron: 5mg

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 1219

Keyword: breakfast charcuterie board, valentines breakfast, valentines charcuterie board, valentines day charcuterie board

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Hi, I’m Lucy! I’m a home cook, writer, food and wine fanatic, and recipe developer. I’ve created and tested hundreds of recipes so that I can bring you the best tried and true favorites.

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FAQs

What do you serve on a breakfast board? ›

Cucumbers, avocado, grape tomatoes, and baby carrots are veggies that work well. Extras – Smoked salmon, prosciutto, hard-boiled eggs, deli ham, sausage links, bacon all work well for extra breakfast proteins. And then extra sweet items like preserves, honey, or honey comb are nice sweet additions to your board.

How to make a Valentine board? ›

One of the easiest ways to theme a charcuterie board for Valentine's Day is to add some heart shapes. Cookie cutters make this super simple, particularly to cut out cheese and cookies. Adding pink and red foods is another easy way to make it feel seasonal and festive.

What is the most popular Valentine's Day food? ›

Steak for two and chocolate-covered strawberries might be the most iconic date-night treats, but if you're not in the mood for the classics, we've got you covered. These 14 recipes (for February 14th, get it?) are our most popular and have been saved by thousands of Kitchn readers to cook for someone they love.

How do you make a cute charcuterie board? ›

There are different ways to place the charcuterie: You can shape slices into a rose-like shape, by rolling them like a cinnamon roll. Little clumps and swirls of cured hams are easy and fun. Salamis can be rolled or folded on themselves so they stand up.

What is the 3333 rule for charcuterie? ›

Follow the 3333 rule.

To make sure your board is complete, this rule of thumb helps you create a well-balanced and visually appealing board - 3 meats, 3 cheeses, 3 starches, and 3 sweets. The bigger the board, the more you can add!

What are 3 traditional breakfast dishes? ›

From Waffles to French Toast: Classic Breakfast Recipes to Know...
  • Waffles.
  • French Toast.
  • Pancakes.
  • Dutch Baby Pancakes.
  • Scrambled Eggs.
  • Frittatas.
  • Savory Egg Casserole.
  • Sweet Breakfast Casseroles.
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How to decorate a Valentine's Day table? ›

You don't have to go bold with vibrant reds—keep a soft, pastel color palette for a more intimate dinner. Set the table with baby pink salad plates, opt for copper or rose gold candlestick holders, and use plenty of light pinks in your floral centerpiece for an understated Valentine's Day dinner.

What food represents Valentine's Day? ›

Here's an overview of a few foods traditionally eaten on Valentine's Day.
  • Honey. Like love, bees can produce delicious sweetness and a harsh, bitter sting. ...
  • Herbs. Savory herbs bring out the flavor of many classic dishes. ...
  • Strawberries. ...
  • Wine. ...
  • Chocolate.
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What are the top 3 items consumers buy for Valentine's Day? ›

Beyond The Classic Heart-Shaped Bouquet And Chocolates

While flowers, candy and greeting cards still top the list of main gifts, younger generations are shifting the way Valentine's Day is being celebrated, looking beyond traditional gifts.

What is the most eaten candy on Valentine's Day? ›

Everybody Wants Chocolate

According to CandyStore.com, 37 out of 50 states in the U.S. prefer some kind of chocolate to any other sort of Valentine candy. Chocolate is the most popular candy for Valentine's Day for a reason.

What do you put in a charcuterie board gift? ›

Q: What can I give with a charcuterie board as a gift? A: Consider adding items such as specialty cheese, cured meats, nuts, fruits and spreads, when giving a charcuterie board as a gift. Beer and wine can also compliment your gift basket.

What can I put on a charcuterie board besides cheese? ›

A charcuterie board typically contains a beautifully arranged assortment of meats, cheeses, nuts and fruits. You'll also often see bread or crackers to place the food on, along with jams, butters or other spreads.

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