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This pretty in pink dessert charcuterie board is perfect for kids with a sweet tooth celebrating Valentine’s Day or even girlfriends who enjoy colorful treats to honor Galentine’s Day! Assembled in minutes and devoured just as fast, this dessert is the ultimate Valentine’s pink treat!

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My girlf were excited for their pink tray of treats! Can’t you tell?!

Even our pup Elvis was impressed!

Valentine's Pink Dessert Charcuterie Board

Ingredients

pink wafer cookies
pink marshmallows
pink sandwich cookies
pink popcorn
pink gummy hearts
pink rock candy
pink Moonpies
pink Snowballs
pink cotton candy
pink Reese's hearts
pink candy corn
pink dipped strawberries
pink shortbread letter cookies
pink flowers for garnish

Instructions

Assemble candy and treats on a large heart shaped platter.
Add large pieces first and fill in the empty spaces with small candy.
Add pink flowers around the platter for decoration.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to customize this with any of your favorite pink candies and treats. You can even add fruit!

Valentine’s Pink Dessert Charcuterie Board for the win!

You can choose any pink candy and treats your heart desires! I collected pink treats I found for about a month. Some are easy to find in the grocery store checkout lane like Snowballs, rock candy, wafers, and cotton candy. Others like pink candy corn, Valentines popcorn, and pink stuffed marshmallows I found at more specialty stores like Tj Maxx, Hobby Lobby, and Marshalls.

Start with a platter. I want with a big red heart and placed it on a pretty gold charger.

Remember that for this board you will not use all this candy. So individual bags work best so you do not have lots of leftovers. I also like to buy wrapped pink treats like Moonpies, Reeses hearts, and cookies so I can use a few and save the rest for another event or holiday.

Since this was a Valentines treat board I did not add any fruit except these adorable pink dipped strawberries.

I used pink candy melts and dipped a few for the center of the board. If you wanted to add other fruit you could try raspberries, cherries, and pomegranate seeds.

I also found these cute pink shortbread cookie letters at Walmart.

The box has 40 individual bags but let me warn you- I went through five bags just to find a vowel or I could spell out a word on my board.

I wanted LOVE but had to settle for PINK and YUM. Haha!

Now all you have to do is arrange it!

There is no right or wrong way but I start with my big items, like the wafers, strawberries, and cookies and then fill in empty spots with the smaller items like candy corn and popcorn.

I also thought it looked nice to add some pink carnation flowers around the border of the platter.

Enjoy this pretty in pink treat with your kids, girlfriends, or Valentine this month!

Be sure to visit the other bloggers participating in the Valentine’s Day event and check out their recipes!

Heart Shaped Chocolate Cake from Julie of The Little Kitchen
Easy Chocolate Mousse from Allison of Celebrating Sweets
Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies from Sheila of Life, Love, and Good Food
Lemon Biscotti from Jenn of Ever AFTER IN THE WOODS
Easy Cream Cheese Candies from Kelly of Live Laugh Rowe
Cornflake Cookies from All The Good Cookies from Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm
Strawberry Mochi Cookies from Heather of Delicious Not Gorgeous
Red Velvet Valentine Brownies Recipe from Jennifer of The Rebel Chick
Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe from Faith of An Edible Mosaic
Chinese Five-Spice Snickerdoodle Cookies from Bridget of Bake at 350
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake from Ashley of Spoonful of Flavor
Double Chocolate M&M Cookies from Melissa of Persnickety Plates
Raspberry Lemon Macaroons from Sue of It’s Okay to Eat the Cupcake
Raspberry Curd from Holly of A Baker’s House
Red Velvet Brownies from Kelly of Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats
Toffee Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches from Audrey of That Recipe
Creamy Raspberry Sherbet Pandemic Punch from Laura of Untwisted Vintage
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cake Balls from Lindsey of Lindsey Loo’s Bakery
Chocolate Covered Oreo Pops for Valentine’s Day from Heather of Totally Tailgates
Amaretto Cherry Swirl Cake from Samantha of Haute Pepper Bites
Gluten Free Double Chocolate Bundt Cake from Elaine of Small Farm Big Life
Easy Strawberry Mousse from Caroline of Caroline’s Cooking
Cornflake Cookies from All The Good Cookies #HelpingCookies from Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm
Vanilla Bean Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies from Colleen of Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
Neapolitan Cookies Recipe from Lisa of Blogghetti
Small Batch Almond Thumbprint Cookies from Lauren of Healthy Delicious
Kahlua Truffles from Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Red Velvet Brownie Cups from Nikki of Soulfully Made
Triple Chocolate Trifles from Coleen of The Redhead Baker
Cast Iron Skillet Cookie For Two from Aimee of Aimee Broussard
Festive Puppy Chow from Erin of The Speckled Palate
Chewy White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies from Jessica of A Kitchen Addiction
Hot Chocolate Bombs for Valentine’s Day from Anna-Marie of Beauty and the Beets
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies from Lisa of Taste Cook Sip
Peanut Butter Snickerdoodles from Betsy of The JavaCupcake Blog
Cherry Blossom Cookies from Carolann of Apron Warrior
Chocolate Mint Frappuccino Cookies from Peabody of Sweet ReciPEAs
Mini Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecakes from Kate of Kate’s Recipe Box
Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies from Shashi of Savory Spin
Funfetti Cookie Bars from Becca of The Salted Cookie
Grapefruit Poppyseed Cake from Michelle of Cold Weather Comfort
White Rabbit Candy Cookies from Linda of Ketchup with Linda
Baby Yoda Valentine’s Day Cookies to Support Cookies for Kid’s Cancer from Jenn of justJENN recipes
Salted Peanut Butter Pretzel Cowboy Cookies from Bree of Baked Bree
Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Bombs from Erin of The Spiffy Cookie
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix from Gwynn of Swirls of flavor
Cherry Chocolate Chip No Bake Cheesecake from Stefanie of Stef’s Eats and Sweets
Valentine’s Day Homemade Ding Dongs from TammyJo of The Chocolate Cult
Guava Macarons with Coconut Buttercream from Lindsay of Anchored Baking
Valentines Pink Dessert Charcuterie Board for Kids from Nicole of For the Love of Food
Hot Chocolate Cookies from Amanda of A Cookie Named Desire
Cóctel de Camarones from Rebekah of Kitchen Gidget
Cuccidati (Italian Fig Cookies) from Amy of The Nifty Foodie
Lemon Poppyseed Heart Shaped Sandwich Cookies from Lisa of Garlic & Zest
Valentine’s Day Almond Flour Brownies from Kaitlin of I Can Cook That
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake from Trang of Wild Wild Whisk

Happy Valentine’s Month!

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25+ Wine Infused Recipes You’ll Love

Nicole Hood — Mon, 01 May 2017 14:00:00 +0000

I don’t know about y’all but I don’t just like to drink wine, I like to cook with it too!

Wine is delicious in sauces, dressings, marinades, and even desserts! I have put together over 25 Wine Infused Recipes that I know you’ll love as much as I do!

Check them out below and be sure to comment with your favorite recipe.

1. Red Wine Brownies – For the Love of Food

2. Red Peppers in Wine – An Oregon Cottage

3. Bacon and Brie Fondue – For the Love of Food

4. Wine Snow Cones – Dukes and Duchesses

5. Marsala Stuffed Mushrooms – For the Love of Food

6. Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs with Red Wine – Canadian Family

7. Italian Skillet Shrimp Bake – For the Love of Food

8. Wine Poached Pears – Baby To Boomer

9. Italian Steamed Mussels Marinara – For the Love of Food

10. Dijon Wine Steak Kabobs – Crystal and Co.

11. White Wine Roasted Turkey – An Oregon Cottage

12. Wine and Mushroom Risotto – For the Love of Food

13. Clams with White Wine – Weelicious

14. Slow Roasted Pot Roast with Veggie and Beef Gravy – For the Love of Food

15. Wine Infused Strawberries – Totally the Bomb

16. Wine Chicken and Potatoes – Thrifty DIY Diva

17. The Melting Pot Bacon and Brie Fondue – For the Love of Food

18. Italian Red Wine Roast Beef – Barefoot in the Kitchen

19. Pan Seared Cod in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce – Baker By Nature

20. Irish Steak and Mushroom Pie – For the Love of Food

21. Wine Gummy Bears – Cooking With Janica

22. Chicken Madeira – Chew Out Loud

23. Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Mustard Vinaigrette – For the Love of Food

24. Red Wine Ice Cream – Cooking With Janica

25. Filet Mignon in Mushroom Wine Sauce -Natasha’s Kitchen

26. Marsala Chicken, Mushroom, and Rice Casserole – For the Love of Food

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70+ Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Day Treats

Desserts:

4. Pink Sno Ball Cupcakes – For the Love of Food

8. Pink Valentine’s Day Dessert Charcuterie Board for Kids – For the Love of Food

13. Valentine’s Sprinkled Pink Heart Lollipops – For the Love of Food

18. Jelly Filled Giant Donut Cake – For the Love of Food

24. Raspberry Heart Shortcakes – For the Love of Food

28. Mason Jar Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes – For the Love of Food

32. Frozen Pink Lemonade Pie – For the Love of Food

35. Pink Swirled Lemonade Cake Cookies – For the Love of Food

38. Gluten Free Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting and Butterfly Toppers – For the Love of Food

41. Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Mason Jars with Chocolate Hearts – For the Love of Food

45. Hot Pink Dipped Strawberries – For the Love of Food

51. Valentine’s Pink Chocolate Sweet and Salty Candy – For the Love of Food

Drinks:

5. Pink Party Punch – For the Love of Food

9. Raspberry Italian Cream Soda – For the Love of Food

12. Pink Mimosa Punch with Fruit Filled Ice Ring – For the Love of Food

15. Hot Pink Decked Out Hot Chocolate – For the Love of Food

19. Sweetheart Chocolate Soda Float – For the Love of Food

Valentine’s Pink Dessert Charcuterie Board for Kids