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Savory Valentine's Day charcuterie board with heart-shaped brie, prosciutto, salami, grapes, and fresh rosemary on a wooden serving board

Savory Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board

A stunning no-cook savory board loaded with heart-shaped cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruit, and elegant rosemary garnish. Perfect for a romantic Valentine's Day date night paired with wine or cocktails.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Appetizer, Dinner Party
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz brie or mozzarella chilled slightly for cleaner heart-shaped cuts
  • 3 oz goat cheese, cheddar, or gouda small wedges or slices
  • 5 slices prosciutto folded or rolled decoratively
  • 8 slices salami rolled into rosettes
  • 1 handful pepperoni for cutting mini hearts with cookie cutter
  • 1 cup assorted crackers variety of textures
  • 8 pieces mini toast or breadsticks
  • 0.25 cup marinated olives
  • 8 pieces mini pickles or cornichons
  • 3 pieces fresh figs halved
  • 1 small cluster grapes
  • 0.5 piece apple thinly sliced, Honeycrisp recommended
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary or edible flowers for garnish

Equipment

  • Heart-shaped cookie cutter
  • Serving board or platter

Method
 

  1. Place your cheeses on the board first, spacing them evenly so each one anchors a different section of the platter.
  2. Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut brie or mozzarella into heart shapes. Press firmly and cleanly. If the cheese sticks, pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes first.
  3. Use the same heart-shaped cutter to punch mini hearts from pepperoni slices. Set aside on a small plate until you are ready to arrange.
  4. Roll or fold prosciutto and salami into small decorative bundles or loose rosettes to add height and visual interest.
  5. Arrange cured meats around the cheese sections, tucking prosciutto folds and salami rosettes into the open spaces.
  6. Fill in remaining gaps with crackers, mini toast, and breadsticks, fanning them out for a natural, abundant look.
  7. Nestle in marinated olives and mini pickles near the richer cheeses to balance the flavors on the board.
  8. Add fresh figs, grapes, and apple slices for color and sweetness. Finish with sprigs of rosemary or edible flowers as your final garnish.

Notes

Assemble no more than 30 minutes before serving. Pull cheeses out of the fridge 15 minutes early so they reach room temperature for the best flavor. Keep crackers and breadsticks separate from other ingredients until just before assembly to prevent sogginess.