Heart of Romance Board (Printable)

A visually striking board with cheeses, meats, fruits, and sweet accents arranged in a heart shape.

# What You 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 - 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds

→ Vegetables

11 - 8 to 10 mini sweet red peppers, sliced
12 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Accompaniments

13 - 0.5 cup pink beet hummus
14 - 0.5 cup red pepper jelly
15 - 0.5 cup candied pecans
16 - 0.5 cup dark chocolate–covered almonds
17 - 0.25 cup heart-shaped candies (optional)

→ Crackers & Bread

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

# Directions:

01 - On a large platter or board, use parchment paper to mark a heart shape or employ a heart-shaped tray if accessible.
02 - Place small bowls of beet hummus and red pepper jelly within the upper curves of the heart outline.
03 - Distribute cheeses evenly in multiple spots inside the heart for visual appeal and balance.
04 - Fold and roll cured meats, placing them strategically to emphasize the heart shape and enhance texture.
05 - Disperse strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and pomegranate seeds to highlight vibrant reds and pinks.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with mini sweet peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, and candied pecans.
07 - Include dark chocolate-covered almonds and optional heart-shaped candies for a romantic accent.
08 - Arrange crackers or baguette slices along edges or in small piles within the heart form.
09 - Ensure all gaps are filled to create a lush, abundant appearance. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It requires no cooking, just thoughtful assembly—perfect when you want to impress without stress
  • Every component plays a role in the visual drama; watching guests' faces light up is the real magic
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what you love, making it deeply personal
02 -
  • Assemble this board no more than 2 hours before serving—some fruits and cured meats will begin to dry out or weep if left too long. The exception is anything in sealed bowls; those can be done earlier.
  • The arrangement matters as much as the ingredients. A thoughtfully arranged board with good-quality basics beats a haphazardly assembled board with premium ingredients every single time. Take your time with placement.
03 -
  • Invest in a beautiful heart-shaped wooden board if you can—it becomes a keepsake, and you'll reach for it again and again for every special occasion
  • Prep all your components in advance and store them separately in the refrigerator. Assembly becomes a meditative, 15-minute final step rather than a stressful rush. This is when you actually get to enjoy creating.
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