Galentine’s Day Dessert Board

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Updated 2022

I had the pleasure of returning to Home & Family this week to make my Galentine’s Day Dessert Boards and show off the art of the ever popular heart apple. As always, Debbie Matenopoulos and Cameron Mathison were the most welcoming hosts!

For other Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day ideas, check out my Valentine’s Day Board, Bacon Bouquet Board, Charcuterie Bouquets, Cheese and Chocolate Pairing Board, and BYO Hot Chocolate Board.

The best Valentine’s Day Sweater

Before getting to the board, I don’t think I’ve ever received so many questions about a single item of clothing. This pink sweater was definitely a hit (color is “neon berry”).

Home & Family Segment

Now let’s get to it… The full segment is available on youtube below:

How To Make a Dessert Board for Valentine’s Day

There are a couple important things to think about when it comes to holiday boards: color palette and novelty sweets. For V-DAY I use red, pink, purple, white, and chocolate brown items. I also seek out any fun love-themed treats, like heart jelly beans, heart cookies, lip gummies, etc. In particular, I like to go to Sockerbit NYC and Trader Joe’s for dye-free candies.

Produce

• Apple hearts (see my heart apple tutorial here)

• Blueberries

Candy

• Skull Gummies (Sockerbit)

• Lip Gummies (Sockerbit)

• Red Licorice Pinwheels (Dylan’s Candy Store)

• Heart Gummies (Sockerbit)

• Red, White, and Pink M&Ms

• X’s & O’s Gummies (Trader Joe’s)

Sweets

• Vanilla Meringues

• Pink Chocolate Covered Almonds (Sockerbit)

• Chocolate Shortbread Hearts (Trader Joe’s)

• Heart Cookies (Whole Foods)

• Brownies

• Chocolate Pretzels with pink sprinkles (Whole Foods)

• Jelly-filled Round Heart Cookies (Whole Foods)

Put It All Together

• Add M&Ms, X’s & O’s Gummies, and blueberries into individual small bowls (These heart-shaped ramekins are great for this board!) and add to the board. Place an apple heart in each bowl of blueberries.

• Add the rest of the smaller items in the space between the 4 bowls, separating similar colors.

• Add the larger items around the edge of the board, separating similar colors.

Pro tip: These fun scoops are great for guests to self-serve the candy. I’d suggest putting out bags for guests to take home doggie bags with leftovers too.

The Apple Heart

For those of you that are new around here, last year, I came up with this cute way to display apple slices (in the shape of a heart) and it just might be the cutest way to serve apples you ever did see. Here’s the HEART APPLE tutorial on my IGTV:

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What if I need to make a smaller serving?

My boards are often large to showcase my tips (especially on a show like Home & Family, I like to “go big or go home.”), but all these tips can be applied to a smaller board. Just choose 3-5 different sweets and arrange them on a small platter (as simple as a dinner plate) for a similar affect on a smaller scale.

Galentine’s Day Gifts

This dessert board would make an amazing edible gift for your gal pal. You can even deliver it with a copy of The Cheese Board Deck. Since it’s launch last year, it’s become a go-to holiday gift and Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day are no exception. Click on this link to find links to all retailers, including The Cheese Board Deck on Amazon for easy ordering. In the deck, you’ll find 50 board ideas for cheese boards, breakfast boards, kid’s boards and beyond, including a fun date-night board and Valentine’s Day dessert board.

Show Me Your Boards

I hope this post inspires you to create sweet galentine’s treats. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the beautiful spreads you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share!

And, if you liked this board recipe, please rate and review.

Photos from Home & Family by Keith Castillo/ Alexx Henry Studios, LLC.