This post: 15 Teen-Friendly Valentine’s Charcuterie Boards That’ll Warm Your Family’s Heart
Written by: Marybeth Bock
I admit, all I need is a good excuse to make a charcuterie board (also known as a snack or grazing board). They’re so much fun to make and the possibilities are endless!
And, with Valentine’s Day approaching what better time is there to pull together a fun and creative charcuterie board to show your family just how much they’re loved!
The best thing about charcuterie boards is that they’re completely customizable and they can be made for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or really… for anytime! And, when it comes to flavor combinations, the sky is literally the limit. From sweet and salty to rich and decadent – anything goes as long as your tastebuds are in the mood.
If you’ve never created a charcuterie board before, don’t be intimidated!
Most of our suggestions below have links to easy step-by-step instructions and pro-tips. Don’t own a big wooden board? No problem – you can use things you have on hand, like serving trays, baking sheets, or any flat surface that’s covered with a food-safe layer like wax or parchment paper.
To jump-start your creativity this Valentine’s Day, check out these Valentine’s charcuterie boards that’ll make your family feel loved.
15 Teen-Friendly Valentine’s Charcuterie Boards That’ll Warm Your Family’s Heart
#1 Valentine’s Breakfast Board
Start your family’s Valentine’s Day off in a beautiful way with a delicious breakfast board like this one! Include all your family’s favorites including waffles, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, eggs, bacon, and fruit. (Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to transform breakfast treats into a morsel of love.) Even finicky teenagers who typically pass on breakfast won’t be able to resist diving into this charcuterie board!
Check out the how-to at Growing Up Bilingual
#2 Valentine’s Day Movie Night Snack Board
Don’t have any big plans for Valentine’s Day? Why not snuggle up with the family for a great flick and a few tasty treats. This Valentine’s Movie Night Snack Board mixes all the best flavors with sweet, salty, and a little sour just for fun!
Check out the how-to at The Baker Mama
#3 Marvelous Muffin Board
Another great board to serve for Valentine’s breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snack time is a Muffin Board. What I love about this board is that’s easy, but the presentation is amazing! Here’s a genius tip from The Baker Mama – a One-Bowl Muffin Recipe that allows you to modify your mini muffins any way you’d like! Top them with fruits, nuts, sprinkles, or chocolate chips so there’s something to make everyone smile.
Check out the how-to at The Baker Mama
#4 10-Minute Sweetheart Board
The beauty of charcuterie boards is that they don’t have to be fancy or elaborate to be special. This Sweetheart Board comes together in 10 minutes, yet it’s special enough to put a smile on everyone’s face (even a moody teenager). Choose your favorite heart-shaped candy, sprinkle cookies, Valentine’s gummies or anything else that tempts your tastebuds and you’ll have the sweetest board to make your family feel loved.
Image: Tater Tots and Jello
#5 Valentine’s Day Lunch Board
No matter who you may be sharing lunch with on Valentine’s Day, you can tailor this board to their liking. Mini heart-shaped sandwiches can be filled with selections like peanut butter and jelly or gourmet chicken salad work great. Gather together crunchy fruits, nuts, and crackers, and be sure to add a little chocolate for a sweet end to the meal.
Check out the how-to at Reluctant Entertainer
#6 Pink, White and Red Valentine’s-Inspired Candy Board
This board couldn’t be any easier OR festive! Gather up an assortment of pink, white, and red snacks and sweet treats like cookies, gummies, marshmallows, and white chocolate-covered pretzels to create a dreamy charcuterie board that tastes as gorgeous as it looks. Pairs perfectly with a non-alcoholic sparkling rosé grape juice cocktail!
Check out the how-to at Chelsey Curtis
#7 Italian-Inspired Dinner Board
Seriously, how cute is this Italian dinner board from The Baker Mama? Her blog explains how to make every delicious thing on this board using just a couple of different-sized heart-shaped cookie cutters so that you can WOW your family with a beautiful and tasty dinner on Valentine’s night. Pair with red wine for the adults and some Shirley Temples for the kids.
Check out the how-to at The Baker Mama
#8 Valentine’s Chocolate Fondue Board
Who says you have to adorn your Valentine’s Day charcuterie board with pink and red treats or heart-shaped… well, anything? This delish fondue board will surely put a smile on your family’s face and have your family begging for you to make this one every week! The list of dipping options is endless but a few of my family’s favorites include strawberries, raspberries, banana slices, cut-up pound cake, small pretzels, and marshmallows.
Check out the how-to at The Design Twins
#9 Valentine’s Day Grazing Board
One of the things I love the most about charcuterie boards is that pretty much anything goes. As long as your taste buds are craving it, you can add it to your board. This board is not only pretty, it’s brimming with tons of different flavors! Cheese, sweet brownies with nuts, salami, breadsticks and so much more… and, it all works!
Check out the how-to at Pizzazzerie
#10 Be My Valentine Charcuterie Board
For a relaxing and wonderful evening with all your loves, this Be My Valentine Charcuterie Board is brimming with different flavors, colors and textures. Perfect for sitting by the fire, watching a movie or just hanging out as a family, this is the perfect Valentine’s board to say, “I love you.”
Check out the how-to at Snow Flakes and Coffee Cakes
#11 Valentine’s “Hey Girl” Candy Board
If you have a daughter who’s wishing she had a boyfriend, let her invite her other single friends over on Valentine’s night for a fun evening of chatting and snacking! This “Hey Girl” board couldn’t be any cuter and after diving into a few of these tasty treats, your girl will forget all about being single and relish time with all her besties!
Check out the how-to at Today’s Creative Life
#12 Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board in Heart-Shaped Box
If you’re looking for a super creative way to create a mini charcuterie board, this is it! A simple heart-shaped candy box makes the perfect container to display cheese, salami, olives, and fruit. It’s simple, easy, and creative!
Check out the how-to at Chica and Jo
#13 Easy Valentine’s Dessert Board
If you don’t have any time or desire to bake desserts from scratch this Valentine’s Day, don’t worry! It’s all in the presentation and you can make store-bought treats look fabulous in no time. Grocery-store bakeries are full of delightfully decorated cupcakes, cookies, and doughnuts around Valentine’s Day. Throw in items like conversation hearts, chocolate kisses, and red licorice to create even more visual variety. Remember that red and pink sprinkles turn any dessert into a Valentine’s treat!
Image: Mama Cheaps
#14 Valentine’s Chocolate-Covered Dessert Board
Take your dessert board to a whole new level with this decadent Valentine’s Chocolate-Covered Dessert Board! Loaded with delicious sweet treats that are all chocolate-dipped and decorated, this dessert board is a chocolate lover’s dream!
Check out the how-to at Lemon Tree Dwelling
#15 Valentine’s Charcuterie Board that Says “I Love You More”
When it comes to Valentine’s charcuterie boards, do what YOU love! Filled with everything your sweethearts are going to flip over, this I Love You More Charcuterie Board is the perfect way to show your love this Valentine’s Day. Fill with pink, white and red candy, cookies, and salty treats, and your cuties might hang out with you all night!
Image: Pinterest
Wishing you and your family a delightfully delicious Valentine’s Day!
About Marybeth Bock:
Marybeth Bock, MPH, is Mom to two young adults and one delightful hound dog. She has logged time as a military spouse, childbirth educator, college instructor and freelance writer. She lives in Arizona and thoroughly enjoys research and writing – as long as iced coffee is involved. Her work can be found on numerous websites and in two books. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
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