A Valentine’s Day charcuterie board with chocolate fruit dip is a fun recipe to make, and one that you, your spouse, and the kids can enjoy!
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One of my new favorite things to make on Valentine’s Day is a Valentine’s Day charcuterie board!
Complete with salami roses, cheese, crackers, pretzels, and lots of healthy fruits, it’s both simple and such a fun recipe to make! Plus, when you make this fluffy 3-ingredient chocolate fruit dip, it really completes the Valentine’s Day theme and the kids really love it!
If you’re searching for Valentine’s Day charcuterie board ideas that combine sweet with savory, you’ve found the right one! Now, let’s make some Valentine’s charcuterie boards!
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- What does chocolate fruit dip taste like?
- Ingredients
- How to Make Chocolate Fruit Dip
- How to Make Salami Roses
- Charcuterie Board Assembly
- Nutritional Info
- Pricing Info
- Other Valentine’s Day Recipes:
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What does chocolate fruit dip taste like?
The star of the show here is the homemade, 3-ingredient chocolate fruit dip, which basically tastes like chocolate whipped cream. It’s fluffy and has a subtle chocolate flavor so it’s not too overpowering.
The chocolate fruit dip is perfect for all the fruits because it’s both healthy and way too delicious! Seriously, you could eat it with a spoon and not think twice, it’s that good!
Ingredients
Pure maple syrup – Maple syrup is very mild in flavor, so it makes a great sweetener to mix with the cocoa powder and flavor your chocolate fruit dip. Because it’s so mild, your chocolate dip will not be overpowered at all by the maple syrup.
Cocoa powder – This is what makes your fruit dip taste like chocolate! Make sure to unsweetened cocoa powder, as this dip is already very sweet!
Cocowhip – A healthier alternative to Coolwhip, it has fewer ingredients and no high fructose corn syrup. Plus, it has a mild coconut flavor that is absolutely delicious!
Salami – The only ingredient you’ll need to make salami roses for your Valentine’s Day charcuterie board. I found that it’s much easier to make the roses stay together and not fall apart if you use full-fat salami, but light salami works as well. If you use light salami, make sure to really press firmly against the champagne flute to make them stay together.
Crackers and pretzels – I used pretzel sticks and one type of cracker, but you can definitely mix it up and use a variety of crackers, pretzels, and bread for this Valentine’s charcuterie board.
Jam – Jam makes a nice dip if someone doesn’t want the chocolate fruit dip. It also pairs really well with cheese and crackers!
Fruit – There’s no point in making a fruit dip if you aren’t going to serve any fruit! Pineapple, berries, oranges, apples, pears, bananas, and cherries all make great fruits to serve on a Valentine’s Day charcuterie board.
Cheese – Because you’ll be making salami roses, it’s nice to pair them with a couple of cheeses. You can keep it basic by using common cheeses like cheddar and parmesan, or mix it up with brie, Boursin, or even flavored goat cheese!
How to Make Chocolate Fruit Dip
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and maple syrup until a chocolate syrup forms.
- Fold in the thawed Cocowhip and stir until well combined. Place it on your charcuterie board.
How to Make Salami Roses
- Using a champagne flute, fold salami over the edge of the glass and press firmly.
- Work your way around 5-6 times, pressing one piece at a time.
Charcuterie Board Assembly
- Place your chocolate fruit dip in the middle of your board, and then place the salami roses around your charcuterie board.
- Next add a small bowl of jam, pretzels, and crackers.
- Add your fruit in various places on your charcuterie board.
- Finally, add cubes and slices of cheese to go with the salami and crackers.
Tips & FAQ
How far in advance can you put together a charcuterie board?
It really depends on the ingredients you’re using! You can assemble a charcuterie board about 3-4 hours ahead of time, cover it, and, place it in the fridge. However, there are a few things you should wait until the last minute to put on your board. These include crackers, bread, pretzels, nuts, and any fruit that will brown once cut, like apples and pears.
What typically goes on a charcuterie board?
When it comes to making a charcuterie board, there are a lot of different options as far as what to place on it. Typically you should have an assortment of cheese, meats, crackers, fruits, and nuts. But the sky is the limit! This Valentine’s Day charcuterie board is heavier on the sweet side of things but still incorporates some savory options as well.
Can I make the chocolate fruit dip ahead of time?
Yes, you can! You can make this chocolate fruit dip 3 days ahead of time. Just mix it up in a bowl, and place it back in the Cocowhip container, cover, and store in the fridge until ready to serve it up!
What fruits are good for dipping in chocolate?
There are so many fruits that taste better with chocolate, including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, pineapple, apples, pears, oranges, cherries, grapes, bananas, and so many more!
Can you freeze chocolate fruit dip?
Yes, you can! Because this chocolate fruit dip was made from Cocowhip, you can freeze it. Just place it back in the Cocowhip container, put the lid on, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutritional Info
This charcuterie board is such a fun recipe to make for Valentine’s Day! Because of the salami roses and cheese, this recipe is fairly high in sodium and calories per serving. So, if you’re trying to cut back on sodium or calories, you may want to leave those off, cut back on the cheese, or only make one or two salami roses.
The chocolate fruit dip and all the fruit that goes with it are the main sources of carbohydrates in this recipe. The fruit dip alone is 150 calories and 25 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
Overall, charcuterie boards are very customizable, so you can choose to only serve fruit and the fruit dip, leave off the salami roses, cut back on the cheese and crackers, or even pile even more on! It’s all up to you!
The estimated total nutritional content per serving is:
- Calories: 580 calories
- Protein: 24 grams
- Total Fat: 28 grams
- Sodium: 1140 mg
- Carbohydrates: 65 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
*This nutritional information is an estimateand calculated based on the ingredients used to create the recipe. The nutritional value of your ingredients may differ slightly. Furthermore, this food is not intended to prevent, diagnose, cure, or treat any disease.
Pricing Info
This is what I personally paid to make this recipe:
- ¼cuppure maple syrup: $0.48
- 2tbsp cocoa powder: $0.12
- 9ozCocowhip: $4.49
- 8ozpre-sliced salami: $3.29
- Crackers: $2.29
- Pretzel sticks: $0.05
- Jam: $1.99
- 16ozstrawberries: $2.98
- 6ozraspberries: $4.49
- 3fresh mandarin oranges: $0.98
- ½fresh pineapple: $1.25
- 4ozcheddar cheese: $1.78
- 4ozparmesan cheese: $1.99
The total I paid to make this charcuterie board was $26.18, or roughly $4.36 per serving.
Other Valentine’s Day Recipes:
- Chocolate Hazelnut Balls
- Brownie Crinkle Cookies
- Easy Mini Charcuterie Board
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Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board
A Valentine's Day charcuterie board with chocolate fruit dip is a fun recipe to make, and one that you, your spouse, and the kids can enjoy!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 580kcal
Author: Megan Byrd, RD
Cost: $26.18 or $4.36 per serving
Ingredients
Chocolate Fruit Dip:
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 9 oz Cocowhip thawed overnight in the fridge
For the charcuterie board:
- 8 oz pre-sliced salami (makes 3 roses)
- crackers of choice or pretzels
- jam of choice
- 16 oz strawberries sliced
- 6 oz raspberries
- 3 fresh mandarin oranges peeled and seperated
- ½ fresh pineapple chopped
- 4 oz cheddar cheese cut into cubes
- 4 oz parmesan cheese sliced
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and maple syrup until a chocolate syrup forms. Fold in the thawed Cocowhip and stir until well combined. Set on your charcuterie board.
Make the salami roses. Using a champagne flute, fold salami over the edge of the glass and press firmly. Work your way around 5-6 times, pressing one piece at a time. Place the salami roses around your charcuterie board.
Next add a small bowl of jam, pretzels, and crackers.
Add your fruit in various places on your charcuterie board.
Finally, add cubes and slices of cheese to go with the salami and crackers.
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Nutrition
Calories: 580kcal
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Valentine’s charcuterie boards are so fun to make and the kids just love them! Complete with easy chocolate fruit dip, you’ll be making this Valentine’s Day charcuterie board more than once a year!
xoxo Megan
