Heart of Romance Board (Printable Version)

A colorful heart-shaped board with various cheeses, meats, fruits, and garnishes for elegant serving.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 (omit for vegetarian)

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 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

→ Vegetables

11 - 8–10 mini sweet red peppers, sliced
12 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Accompaniments

13 - 1/2 cup pink beet hummus
14 - 1/2 cup red pepper jelly
15 - 1/2 cup candied pecans
16 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate–covered almonds
17 - 1/4 cup heart-shaped candies (optional)

→ Crackers & Bread

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Use parchment paper to outline a heart on a large platter or board, or place a heart-shaped tray.
02 - Place small bowls of beet hummus and red pepper jelly in the upper curves of the heart.
03 - Distribute cheese wedges, rounds, and slices evenly within the heart for visual balance.
04 - Fold or roll prosciutto, salami, and coppa, then position them to accentuate the heart shape and add texture.
05 - Evenly scatter strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and pomegranate seeds to emphasize red and pink hues.
06 - Fill remaining gaps with mini sweet red peppers, cherry tomatoes, and candied pecans.
07 - Distribute dark chocolate–covered almonds and optional heart-shaped candies to enhance the romantic theme.
08 - Place crackers or baguette slices around edges or in small piles inside the heart for easy access.
09 - Fill all spaces for a lush, abundant look; serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking required, just pure creativity and arrangement—perfect when you want to impress without stress.
  • The combination of textures and flavors creates moments of discovery with every bite, keeping guests engaged and delighted.
  • It's naturally vegetarian-friendly with simple swaps, so no one feels left out at your table.
02 -
  • Bring your cheeses out of the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving—cold cheese loses its flavor and won't melt beautifully on your tongue.
  • Cut berries and tomatoes as close to serving time as possible; they'll stay firm, bright, and photogenic instead of weeping and darkening.
  • The board looks most romantic when colors blend and repeat throughout—don't group all the red items in one corner; weave them through like a thoughtful pattern.
03 -
  • Use a heart-shaped tray if you can find one, but if not, parchment paper and a steady hand work just as well—the intention matters more than the tool.
  • Prep everything separately and keep items in small containers until the final five minutes; this prevents crushing delicate items and keeps colors vibrant.
  • If you're serving this for a special occasion, add a handwritten note or small card explaining what makes this board meaningful to you—it transforms it from beautiful to treasured.
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