Make Valentine’s Day special for the kids or loved one with this Valentine’s Day Candy Board filled with your favorite sweets!
Charcuterie Boards have been a trend for a while now that doesn’t seem to be going away. There are so many different boards you can make for any holiday or theme that you want.
And the best part is that you can create it to however you want it with what everyone likes. Use ours for inspiration or recreate yourself! Enjoy!
What is a Candy Board?
A candy charcuterie board is not like your traditional charcuterie board filled with meats, cheese, crackers and such. Instead it is filled with sugary treats that goes with theme of the board such as red, pink and white sweet treats.
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Supplies Needed
I used the following candies to make this candy board but you can use any kind of Valentine’s Day candy to make your candy board. I would suggest sticking with a theme and colors that represent Valentine’s Day such as pink, red and white.
- Pink: M&M’s, mellowcreme roses, Reese’s peanut butter hearts, candy corn, gummies, Nutty Buddy bars, mini cookies, pink candy drizzled popcorn, Hershey kisses and Starburst
- Red: Jube Jel cherry hearts, mellowcreme roses, candy corn and M&M’s
- White: gummies, mellowcreme roses, M&M’s and White chocolate covered pretzels
- Other: Conversation hearts and chocolate covered pretzels
How to Make a Valentine’s Day Candy Board
Before you get started in making a candy board, you’ll need a charcuterie board. I found this oversized round board online that’s inexpensive. If you want a different size or shape there are lots of other charcuterie boards to choose from in various styles and sizes.
To get started create a focal point of the board. We used a red heart cookie cutter filled with Valentine M&M’s to be the focus of the board.
Then you build your candy board around the focal point all the way to the edge on all sides on all sides of the board. It may take several adjustments and moving around the candy till you get it all to fit and how you want it.
Display your beautiful Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Candy Board by placing it on a heart tablecloth with some Valentine’s decorations and dig in!
Candy and Treat Ideas
When it comes to creating a Valentine’s Day candy board, the options for incorporating different types of candy and treats are endless. You can mix and match various flavors, textures, and colors to create a visually appealing and delicious display. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Classic favorites: Conversation hearts, chocolate truffles, heart-shaped lollipops, or gummy bears.
- Chocolate lovers’: Fill your candy board with an assortment of chocolates in different shapes and sizes – from milk chocolate hearts to dark chocolate-covered strawberries.
- Sweet & salty combo: Add a touch of savory by including pretzels dipped in white or pink chocolate or sprinkle sea salt over caramel candies.
- Homemade touches: Consider making homemade treats like sugar cookies decorated with pink icing or heart-shaped Rice Krispie treats coated in colored sprinkles.
Tips for Creating a Valentine Candy Board
Consider the colors of your candies. Since it’s Valentine’s Day, focus on shades of pink, red, and white into your candy selection. This will create a festive look for the occasion.
- Mix up different types of candies – from chewy gummies to crunchy chocolates – to add interest and excitement to your board.
- Use various shapes such as hearts, kisses, or even alphabet letters to spell out XOXO or LOVE.
- Use small bowls such as heart shaped to hold the candies to add visual appeal.
Creative Ways to Use Leftover Candy from Your Board
Once Valentine’s Day is over and you’ve enjoyed your beautifully arranged candy board, you may find yourself with some leftover sweets. Instead of letting them go to waste try these creative ways to use up the leftover Valentine candy.
- Crush the candies up into a dessert such as the pretzel in caramel pretzel brownies.
- Add chocolate, M&M’s or crushed pretzels over ice cream or in yogurt.
- Make candy bark with the leftover chocolate. Add in some of the candies before it hardens.
- Add the candy gummies or other candies on top of cupcakes or cakes.
- Incorporate the leftover candy into a trail mix. Combine pretzels, popcorn and any remaining candies for a salty-sweet snack that can be enjoyed on-the-go.
- Chop up candy pieces into cookie dough or brownie batter before baking.
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