A romantic spread of sweets, fruits, cheeses, and treats ideal for sharing on Valentine’s Day.
# Components:
→ Sweets & Chocolates
01 - 3.5 oz chocolate-covered strawberries
02 - 1.75 oz assorted heart-shaped chocolates
03 - 1.75 oz pink and red macarons
04 - 2 oz strawberry or raspberry truffles
05 - 1.75 oz chocolate-dipped pretzels
→ Fresh Fruits
06 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
07 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
08 - 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
09 - 0.5 cup red grapes, halved
→ Biscuits & Pastries
10 - 2.1 oz butter cookies, preferably heart-shaped
11 - 2.1 oz mini vanilla or red velvet cupcakes
→ Cheeses (optional, for a sweet-salty balance)
12 - 2.1 oz brie cheese, cut into heart shapes
13 - 2.1 oz creamy goat cheese, rolled in pink peppercorns or cranberries
→ Extras
14 - 0.25 cup honey or chocolate sauce, for drizzling or dipping
15 - Edible flowers, for garnish
16 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Wash and dry all fresh fruits thoroughly.
02 - Place the cheeses, if using, in the central area or at a few focal points of the board.
03 - Group chocolate-covered strawberries, macarons, truffles, and assorted chocolates around the cheeses.
04 - Fill gaps with fresh fruits, ensuring an even distribution of colors.
05 - Place butter cookies and mini cupcakes in open spaces, varying shapes and sizes for visual interest.
06 - Drizzle honey or chocolate sauce into a small bowl and position it on the board for dipping.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves.
08 - Present immediately for sharing and enjoy.
