Pink and Red Candy Valentine Board
This all-candy board is pure sugar-fueled joy, arranged in a stunning display of pink and red sweets.
It’s perfect for kids’ parties, candy lovers, or anyone who believes Valentine’s Day should be deliciously over the top.
Why You’ll Love It
- Zero cooking or baking
- Pure visual impact
- Kid-friendly crowd pleaser
- Customizable to any budget
- Can be assembled in 15 minutes
Ingredients
Pink Candies
- Pink Starburst
- Pink gummy bears
- Strawberry Hi-Chew
- Pink Jordan almonds
- Cotton candy
- Pink rock candy sticks
- Pink lollipops
- Strawberry Pocky
- Pink gumballs
- Circus animal cookies
Red Candies
- Red Swedish Fish
- Red licorice (Twizzlers or Red Vines)
- Cherry Jolly Ranchers
- Red Hots
- Cinnamon bears
- Red heart-shaped gummies
- Cherry sours
- Red fruit leather rolls
- Red M&Ms or Skittles
- Cherries (fresh or maraschino)
White and Clear Candies
- White chocolate chips
- Yogurt-covered pretzels
- White gummy bears
- Conversation hearts
- White Jordan almonds
- Meringue cookies
- White chocolate-covered Oreos
- Marshmallows
Chocolate Options
- Hershey’s Kisses (regular and pink)
- Heart-shaped chocolates
- Chocolate truffles in pink foil
- M&Ms (pink, red, and white)
- Ferrero Rocher
- Chocolate coins in red foil
Steps
- Select a large serving board, tray, or platter—at least 12×18 inches for a generous display.
- Sort your candies by color before arranging.
- Decide on a pattern: stripes, ombre gradient, random clusters, or heart shape.
- For an ombre effect, arrange from light pink to hot pink to red.
- Start with larger candies first to anchor each section.
- Use small glass bowls or ramekins for loose candies like M&Ms and gummies.
- Lay licorice ropes and Pocky sticks along edges or as dividers between colors.
- Pile same-type candies together for visual impact.
- Tuck smaller candies into gaps to fill the board completely.
- Stand lollipops and rock candy sticks upright in marshmallow clusters for height.
- Add conversation hearts scattered throughout for a Valentine’s touch.
- Step back, assess the overall look, and adjust for color balance.
Helpful Tips and Substitutions
Buy candy in bulk from warehouse stores or candy wholesalers to save money.
Raid the Valentine’s seasonal candy aisle—pink and red candies are everywhere in February.
Mix price points: expensive chocolates next to affordable gummy candies.
For a nut-free board, avoid Jordan almonds and check all chocolate labels.
Line the board with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Add small candy tongs or scoops for hygienic serving.
Consider individual allergies—keep a separate plate of safe options if needed.
Temperature matters: keep chocolate away from warm rooms and sunlight.
Serving Ideas
Set up with small bags so guests can fill their own take-home treats.
Place at the center of a kids’ party table.
Use as a centerpiece that doubles as dessert.
Set out with paper candy bags for a DIY party favor station.
Pair with a hot chocolate bar for the ultimate Valentine’s treat spread.
Add a “Guess How Many Candies” jar game alongside the board.
Make-Ahead and Storage
Buy candy up to 1 month ahead—check expiration dates.
Assemble the board up to 4 hours before the party.
Cover loosely with plastic wrap if assembling more than 1 hour ahead.
Cotton candy should be added at the last minute—it dissolves in humidity.
Leftover candy stores in airtight containers for weeks or months depending on type.
Chocolate keeps best at cool room temperature, not refrigerated.
Hard candies last nearly indefinitely if kept dry.
Budget Breakdown
A small board (serves 6-8) can be assembled for about $25-35.
A large party board (serves 15-20) typically runs $50-75.
Dollar stores have surprisingly good Valentine’s candy selections.
Bulk bins let you buy exact amounts without overbuying.
Pure Sugary Joy
This candy board isn’t pretending to be healthy, and that’s the point.
It’s a celebration of color, sweetness, and Valentine’s Day excess.
Kids will go wild, adults will sneak pieces all night, and the photos will be spectacular.