Heart of Romance Board (Printable Version)

A colorful heart-shaped board featuring cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, and sweet accents arranged beautifully.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz Brie, cut into wedges
02 - 3.5 oz Goat cheese, shaped into small rounds
03 - 3.5 oz Manchego, thinly sliced

→ Cured Meats

04 - 2.8 oz Prosciutto, folded
05 - 2.8 oz Salami, rolled
06 - 2.1 oz Coppa, fanned out

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup Strawberries, halved
08 - 1 cup Raspberries
09 - 1 cup Red grapes, halved
10 - ½ cup Pomegranate seeds

→ Vegetables

11 - 8–10 Mini sweet red peppers, sliced
12 - ½ cup Cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Accompaniments

13 - ½ cup Pink beet hummus
14 - ½ cup Red pepper jelly
15 - ½ cup Candied pecans
16 - ½ cup Dark chocolate–covered almonds
17 - ¼ cup Heart-shaped candies (optional)

→ Crackers & Bread

18 - 1 cup Heart-shaped crackers or thinly sliced baguette

# Directions:

01 - Using parchment paper, outline a large heart shape on a platter or use a heart-shaped tray if available.
02 - Place small bowls containing beet hummus and red pepper jelly in the upper curves of the heart shape.
03 - Distribute brie, goat cheese, and manchego wedges evenly within the heart, ensuring balanced spacing for visual appeal.
04 - Fold and roll prosciutto, salami, and coppa, arranging them strategically to emphasize the heart outline and add texture contrast.
05 - Disperse strawberries, raspberries, red grapes, and pomegranate seeds to infuse vibrant red and pink tones throughout the board.
06 - Fill remaining gaps with sliced sweet red peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, and candied pecans to add color and crunch.
07 - Place dark chocolate-covered almonds and, if desired, heart-shaped candies to introduce romantic embellishments.
08 - Arrange heart-shaped crackers or baguette slices along the edges or in small clusters within the heart shape to complete the presentation.
09 - Ensure all spaces are filled for an abundant and cohesive display. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but honestly takes just 25 minutes—the ultimate secret weapon for impressing without stress.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about filling in the spaces, watching a blank board transform into this lush, abundant expression of care.
  • Everyone finds something they love on it, whether they're a cured meat devotee or a fresh fruit person, making it feel personal for each guest.
02 -
  • Everything except soft cheeses and dips should come out of the fridge just 30 minutes before serving—cold ingredients stay firm and won't slide around on the board, and the contrast of temperatures makes flavors pop.
  • If you're making this more than an hour ahead, cover it loosely with plastic wrap and keep it in a cool place; exposed fruit will oxidize and lose its jewel-like shine, and you want it to look perfect when it's revealed.
03 -
  • If you're worried about cheese sweating or crackers getting soft, keep everything chilled until the absolute last minute, and consider setting the board on a bed of ice hidden under parchment for longer gatherings.
  • Heart-shaped cookie cutters can turn ordinary cheese slices and cured meats into something extraordinary—use them before arranging for maximum impact with minimum effort.
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