Kid-Themed Valentine’s Day Dessert Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie boards are so easy and so much fun! Take the traditional meat and cheese idea and give it a twist by turning it into a fun and festive Valentine’s Day dessert charcuterie board version that’s perfect for kids to enjoy a sweet treat on Valentine’s Day!

I have fallen in love with two big items that are all the rage right now: charcuterie boards and hot cocoa bombs.

The hot cocoa bombs…oh my, they’re fun and delicious! I have a Valentine’s Day variety posted already and many more coming soon!

Both of these items are fun and versatile. I have a cute Christmas dessert charcuterie board that’s a lot of fun. And while it has some sweets and goodies on there, it also has nuts, meats, and chips and guac.

I love this concept because it makes a great family movie night snack tray, easy dinner option, or appetizer for a get-together.

A Family Valentine’s Day Dessert Board

Traditional charcuterie boards usually contain a mix of meat, cheese, fresh fruit, nuts, and/or bread or crackers. 

But until now, I never thought of making a dessert charcuterie board filled with sweet treats!  Why not? Valentine charcuterie boards are really a perfect idea for a fun holiday tray filled with some of my kids’ favorite treats!

It’s also a great option for a date night with your special someone or a Valentine dessert charcuterie board for small groups to celebrate Galentine’s Day!

And it’s genius for a fun kids-themed Valentine’s Day charcuterie board.

Valentine’s Day Sweet Board Ingredients

Here’s a list of all the items included in this Valentine’s charcuterie board with links to help you find items easily.

When mixed together, there are plenty of festive red colors with a good amount of pink Valentine’s Day items for the perfect color scheme to celebrate the holiday of love!

• Conversation Hearts Candies
• Conversation Heart Sugar Cookies
• Birthday Cake Oreo Cookies
• Valentine’s M&M candies
• Valentine’s Gummy Bears
• Belgium chocolate mini donuts
• Valentine’s Hershey’s Kisses
• Valentine’s Mini Snickers
• Store-bought Sugar Cookies with sprinkles
• Brownie Bites

More Valentine’s Day fun! Grab these free Valentine’s Bingo printables and other activities that will have kids laughing and having a great time! Click the image below.

How To Make A Valentine’s Day Dessert Charcuterie Board

This board couldn’t be easier to put together. Follow these simple instructions and it’ll all come together quickly!

1. Place Brownie Bites in the center of the board to serve as the anchor.
2. Line the cookies around the board.
3. Add the bowl(s) of candy onto the board.
4. Fill in open space with wrapped and unwrapped candy.

Valentine’s Day Dessert Charcuterie Board Variation Ideas

The key to creating a robust and appealing sweet charcuterie board is to cover as much of the board as possible. So if you’re going for a picture-perfect board remember that more is better and color always elevates the board.

Serve and Enjoy!

Dessert Board Variation Ideas

I used what I did for our Valentine’s dessert charcuterie board because it had things my kids love (and what I could grab without going to multiple stores). However, the possibilities for taking this great idea and creating your own Valentine-themed dessert charcuterie board are endless!

Here are some ideas for other optional additions or substitutions to use as fillers for your fun charcuterie board to make a creation that will be the hit of your holiday table:

• Chocolate-covered strawberries – like these Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Lovebirds (yum!)
• Mini marshmallows
• Heart-shaped macarons
• Homemade Valentine’s Cake Pops
• Red velvet cupcakes
• Chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or pieces of dark chocolate
• Jelly beans
• Any kind of chocolate-covered nuts 
• Small candies (like cinnamon jelly hearts)
• Chocolate-covered graham crackers
• Fresh or dried fruit 
• Homemade items (like these Strawberry Pop Tarts!)
• Store-bought cookies of any variety – like Valentine’s M&M cookies
• Any chocolate treats or snacks your kids love

More Valentine’s Day fun! Grab these free Valentine’s Bingo printables and other activities that will have kids laughing and having a great time! Click the image below.

Equipment Needed:

You don’t need much in order to create beautiful boards! A simple board or large serving platter goes a long way, but I’m a huge fan of a beautiful wooden board like:

Charcuterie Board

More Valentine’s Day Fun!

If you love this fun and tasty Valentine’s Day dessert board idea, check out these other fun Valentine’s Day ideas too!

• Valentine’s Bingo & 5 More Activities Kids Love!
• Heart-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats
• 9 Adorable Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
• Valentine’s Day Candy Bark Recipe

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