Easy Valentine’s Day Breakfast Board
This Valentine’s Day breakfast board is the cutest way to start the morning. Fluffy heart-shaped waffles, buttery croissants, sweet spreads, and fresh berries come together for an easy, cozy breakfast that feels special without being complicated. Perfect for Valentine’s Day morning, brunch, or a slow weekend breakfast made for sharing.
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 (store-bought or homemade)
- 4-6 slices Swiss roll, preferably strawberry vanilla
- 4-6 heart-shaped sugar cookies
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup Nutella (or any type of chocolate spread)
- ½ cup red jam (strawberry or raspberry)
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup blueberries
Optional Toppings
- Powdered Sugar
- Honey
- Pecans
- Edible Roses
- Sugar Flowers/Heart Jellies
Instructions
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Preheat the heart-shaped waffle maker. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla, then stir into the dry ingredients. Add melted butter and mix until smooth.
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Cook the batter in the waffle maker according to manufacturer instructions until golden and fluffy. Repeat until all waffles are made.
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Arrange the waffles on a large serving board. Add croissants, Swiss roll slices, and heart-shaped cookies around them.
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Place small bowls of cream cheese, Nutella, and jam on the board. Scatter strawberries and blueberries throughout.
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Finish with powdered sugar, honey, nuts, or edible flowers if using. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
- Use store-bought pastries to save time
- Warm waffles make the board feel extra cozy
- Add spreads in small bowls for easy dipping
- Perfect for Valentine’s Day morning or brunch
- Easy to customize for any crowd