Butterfly Vibrant Fruit Platter (Print View)

A colorful butterfly fruit platter featuring fresh seasonal fruits in a fun, eye-catching design.

# Components:

→ Fruit Selection

01 - 1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries
02 - 1 cup halved green grapes
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
05 - 1 cup cubed cantaloupe
06 - 1 peeled and sliced kiwi
07 - 1 small sliced apple
08 - 1/2 cup blackberries

→ Garnish & Assembly

09 - 1 celery stick for butterfly body
10 - 2 thin pretzel rods or candy sticks for antennae
11 - Fresh mint leaves, optional for decoration

→ Optional Dip

12 - 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
13 - 1 tablespoon honey
14 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

# Directions:

01 - Wash all fruits thoroughly, pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Place the celery stick vertically in the center of a large platter to form the butterfly's body.
03 - Position the sliced apple atop the celery stick to represent the butterfly's head.
04 - Insert two pretzel rods or candy sticks into the apple slice to serve as antennae.
05 - On each side of the celery body, arrange the prepared fruits in visually appealing color blocks or patterns, alternating strawberries, grapes, blueberries, cantaloupe, kiwi, pineapple, and blackberries.
06 - Optionally, decorate the arrangement with fresh mint leaves for a fragrant touch.
07 - Combine vanilla Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon zest in a small bowl and serve alongside the fruit display.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and visually appealing
  • Healthy and nutritious snack option
02 -
  • Use any seasonal fruit you have on hand and aim for a variety of colors and textures.
  • To prevent apple slices from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice before arranging.
03 -
  • Pat fruits dry to prevent sogginess on the tray.
  • Alternate fruit colors for a visually striking butterfly wing pattern.
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