Valentine’s Day Breakfast Board
This Valentine’s Day Breakfast Board features heart-shaped waffles, flaky croissants, sweet pastries, fresh berries, and creamy spreads. Easy to assemble and perfect for sharing, it’s a festive and delicious way to celebrate Valentine’s morning.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 951kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Waffles
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Accompaniments
- 2–3 mini croissants
- 4–6 slices Swiss roll
- 4–6 heart-shaped sugar cookies
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- ½ cup Nutella
- ½ cup red jam
- 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved
- 1 cup blueberries
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Honey
- Pecans
- Edible roses
- Sugar flowers or heart-shaped jellies
Instructions
- Preheat the heart-shaped waffle maker. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until smooth.
- Cook the batter in the preheated waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 3–5 minutes per waffle, until golden and cooked through.
- Arrange the waffles on a large serving board. Add the croissants, Swiss roll slices, and heart-shaped cookies around the waffles.
- Place small bowls of cream cheese, chocolate spread, and jam on the board. Fill in the remaining space with strawberries and blueberries.
- Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with honey if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Use store-bought pastries to save time and keep prep simple.
- Warm the waffles just before assembling the board for the best texture.
- Group items in sections so guests can easily serve themselves.
- Balance sweet pastries with fresh fruit for contrast.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 951kcal | Carbohydrates: 116g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 683mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 1317IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 5mg