Butterfly Garden Fruit Board (Print View)

A vibrant butterfly-shaped display combining fresh fruits, edible blooms, and a creamy yogurt dip.

# Components:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup blueberries
03 - 1 cup blackberries
04 - 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
05 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into small triangles
06 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
07 - 1 cup mango, diced
08 - 1 orange, peeled and segmented
09 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
10 - 1/2 cup raspberries

→ Garnishes

11 - 1/4 cup edible flowers, rinsed
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

→ Yogurt Dip

13 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
14 - 1 tablespoon honey
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - Zest of 1/2 lemon

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Slice or dice as specified to ensure uniform pieces for arrangement.
02 - Lightly sketch a butterfly shape on a large rectangular or oval platter using a toothpick or parchment paper as a guide.
03 - Arrange fruit by color and type to form symmetrical butterfly wings, placing contrasting colors side by side for vibrancy.
04 - Form the butterfly's body using a row of grapes or blackberries and use thinly sliced kiwi or orange segments for the antennae.
05 - Fill remaining spaces with berries, pineapple, or mango to complete the wing design.
06 - Sprinkle edible flowers and mint leaves over the fruit arrangement for a garden-like effect.
07 - Combine Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth. Place dip beside the fruit board.
08 - Serve immediately, or cover loosely and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for spring gatherings
  • Healthy and colorful centerpiece
02 -
  • Contains milk from Greek yogurt
  • Use only food grade edible flowers untreated with pesticides
03 -
  • Arrange fruits in contrasting colors for a vibrant effect
  • Use parchment paper or a toothpick sketch to guide your butterfly shape
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