Valentine's Charcuterie Box
Hey there, cheese besties! Can you feel the love in the air? 💕 Valentine's Day was last week and we definitely indulged in some serious cheese and chocolate action! 🧀🍫 Gather 'round as I spill the beans (or should I say, curds?) on how to create the most swoon-worthy Valentine's charcuterie box ever.
Ingredients for Romance: Alright, let's talk cheese, because let's be real, what's Valentine's Day without a cheesy moment or two?

VALENTINE'S CHARCUTERIE BOX
Here's what you'll need to get started:
Cheeses:
Tete de Maine Rosettes
Unexpected cheddar
Amarena Cherry goat cheese
Boursin hearts
Babybel lights
Double cream brie
Cheddar Gruyère
Sliced goat cheese hearts
Dishes:
Sweet cannoli dip
Grilled chalkadiki olives
Fruit:
Red grapes
Apple heart
Raspberries
Yummy Goodness:
Dark chocolate pistachio toffee
Dark chocolate hearts
Milk chocolate hearts
Candy gummy lips
Dried cranberries
EBTB crackers
Macadamias
Truffle Marcona almonds
Walnut-cranberry-pistachio balls
Milk chocolate peanut butter cups
Raspberry heart sandwich cookies
Conversation hearts
Garnish:
Fresh mint
Carnations
Crafting the Perfect Presentation: Now that we've got our ingredients ready to rock, let's get artsy-fartsy and talk presentation.

Here's how we'll do it:
Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients
Start by arranging all your ingredients in separate bowls or containers. This makes it easier to visualize how everything will come together.
Step 2: Arrange Your Cheeses
Take your hat box (or any other serving platter you have) and line it with parchment sheets. Now, it's time to let the cheese shine! Arrange your cheeses in a visually appealing manner, making sure to mix up colors, shapes, and textures for maximum impact. Cut the brie into slices, crumble the aged cheddar, and place the goat cheese whole directly into the box for scooping.
Step 3: Add Your Accompaniments
Once the cheeses are in place, it's time to add the finishing touches. Scatter your dishes, fruits, chocolates, and other goodies around the cheeses, filling in any gaps and creating a balanced spread of flavors and colors. I like to fill in gaps with nuts then layer cookies, chocolates, and other treats on top.
Step 4: Garnish Like a Pro
Finally, add a pop of color and freshness with some fresh mint leaves and carnations. Not only do they look pretty, but they also add a subtle fragrance to the spread.

Well, cheese besties, it's been a blast cheesin' and chattin' with you about all things Valentine's charcuterie. I hope this post inspires you to get cheesy (literally) and create some unforgettable moments with your favorite people. 'Cause at the end of the day, it's all about the cheese, the chocolate, and the company we keep.
Cheers to that!

Ready to dive into the cheesy goodness? Hop on over to my Instagram for more cheese-filled adventures and behind-the-scenes shenanigans. And don't forget to spread the love by liking, commenting, and sharing the reel with your cheese crew. It truly means the world to me when you support Platter Girl!
XOXO,
Lea
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