{"id":6327,"date":"2026-02-09T09:51:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T09:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=6327"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:23:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:23:39","slug":"valentines-sharing-platter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/valentines-sharing-platter\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine\u2019s sharing platter \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Valentine\u2019s Day doesn\u2019t have to break the bank. Our delicious platter is stacked with sweet treats, including fruit and marshmallows and a gooey chocolate dipping sauce, meringue kisses and cute jelly and yogurt hearts. It\u2019s the ideal date-night dessert or slimming-friendly snack to enjoy in front of a romantic movie.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/EatRealFood-SmallCTA-2026_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"eat real food - find out more Slimming World\" class=\"wp-image-15515\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2764\ufe0f How to make your Valentine\u2019s grazing board&nbsp;\u2764\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/valentines-graze-board_sw_blog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World Valentine's day graze board\" class=\"wp-image-6328\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>serves 2&nbsp;<br>5 Swips per person&nbsp;<br>ready in 20 minutes (make the meringues and hearts the day before to allow for setting\/chilling time)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab a platter (heart-shaped, if you have one) and pile it up with slimming-friendly treats. If you have a dietary requirement or preference, you can use the food search on the member app to check the Swip values of your favourite alternatives. Here&#8217;s what we added to ours&#8230;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>lots of fresh fruit \u2013 we used strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and grapes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 mini marshmallows&nbsp;(choose vegan mini marshmallows if preferred)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 meringue kisses (scroll down for recipe) or shop-bought mini meringues&nbsp;(choose vegan mini meringues if preferred)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 frozen yogurt hearts made with fat-free natural yogurt (or plain unsweetened soya yogurt) and flavoured with vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 jelly hearts made with strawberry-flavour sugar-free jelly crystals (use sugar-free vegan jelly if preferred)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chocolate dipping sauce (scroll down for recipe)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More on the blog:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-jelly-sweets\/\">These heart-shaped jelly sweets are so simple to make<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2764\ufe0f <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/eat-slimming-world-valentines-day-menu\/\">Try this cupid-approved three-course menu<\/a><br>\u2764\ufe0f<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/new-pink-hot-chocolate\/\">New! A pink hot chocolate to warm you up&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meringue kisses recipe&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>makes 25&nbsp;<br>1 Swip each&nbsp;<br>ready in 1 hour 40 mins (plus 8 hours 30 mins cooling and chilling time)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you need:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 large egg whites&nbsp;<br>120g caster sugar&nbsp;<br>1 tsp cream of tartar &nbsp;<br>1 level tbsp cocoa powder (optional)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you do:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Preheat your oven to 110\u00b0C\/fan 90\u00b0C\/gas \u00bc. Line 3 large baking trays with baking paper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Put the egg whites in a large, clean glass bowl and beat with an electric hand whisk on a medium speed until they form stiff peaks. Turn the speed up to high and add the sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking for 3-4 seconds between each spoonful; when all the sugar has been added the mixture should be thick, glossy and smooth. Quickly whisk in the cream of tartar and cocoa, if using, until well blended.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Fit a piping bag with a fluted nozzle then fill with the meringue. Pipe 50 x 2cm-diameter meringues onto the prepared baking trays, leaving 1cm between each one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Group-Feel-Real-Good-Food-Small-CTA.jpg\" alt=\"Feel Real Good - Group small CTA\" class=\"wp-image-11365\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chocolate dipping sauce recipe&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>serves 2&nbsp;<br>3 Swips per serving&nbsp;<br>ready in 15 mins&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you need:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 level tbsp cocoa powder&nbsp;<br>2 level tsp cornflour&nbsp;<br>2 level tsp sweetener granules&nbsp;<br>200ml plain and unsweetened almond milk&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you do:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Mix the cocoa powder, cornflour and sweetener with a splash of the almond milk to make a smooth paste. Gradually whisk in the rest of the almond milk, then pour it into a small non-stick saucepan.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Warm the chocolate sauce over a very low heat, stirring continuously, until it\u2019s steaming and thickened but not boiling. 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