How to Make a Valentine's Day Dessert Charcuterie Board

Let's make Valentine's Day extra sweet with a dessert board. Imagine a charcuterie-style spread, but with all your favorite sweet treats. It's easy, fun, and oh-so-perfect for celebrating love!

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Picking the right board

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Pipe a large heart with the strawberry frosting and smooth it out with a pallet knife. Repeat with the white frosting.

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Place the larger items such as the cupcakes and cookies around the board.

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Add several small bowls of sprinkles to the board.

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Fill in the remaining space on the board with the smaller items such as candies and fresh berries.

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Tips for Success

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Tips for Success

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How to Make a Valentine's Day Dessert Charcuterie Board

Let's make Valentine's Day extra sweet with a dessert board. Imagine a charcuterie-style spread, but with all your favorite sweet treats. It's easy, fun, and oh-so-perfect for celebrating love!

Picking the right board

Pipe a large heart with the strawberry frosting and smooth it out with a pallet knife. Repeat with the white frosting.

Step 1 - Pipe the hearts

Place the larger items such as the cupcakes and cookies around the board.

Step 2 - Add Large Items

Add several small bowls of sprinkles to the board.

Step 3 - Add Sprinkles

Fill in the remaining space on the board with the smaller items such as candies and fresh berries.

Step 4 - Fill in Gaps

Tips for Success

Tips for Success

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