Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board

To make the chocolate pretzels: In a heatproof mixing bowl, add the milk chocolate.
Melt, either using a double boiler, or doing 30 second intervals in the microwave.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Half dip the pretzels into the milk chocolate and place on the baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet in the freezer to set the chocolate. Once it’s set you can sprinkle with sea salt if you want sweet and salty pretzels (this part is totally optional).
To make the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, powdered sugar, beet powder, vanilla extract and water.
Mix on low until combined, then speed the mixer up to high. Whip for 2 to 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl part way through mixing to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
Transfer the frosting to a small bowl.
To assemble the charcuterie board: Add the bowl of pink frosting.
Add the heart gummies into a bowl and add onto the board.
Add on the pretzels.
Next, add in the licorice and animal crackers.
And, finish with the chocolate hearts. This can be totally freeform, feel free to assemble it any way you like.
Then it’s ready to serve!