Butterfly Garden Fruit Board (Printable Version)

A vibrant butterfly-shaped platter arranging fresh fruits with a creamy yogurt dip and edible flowers.

# What You Need:

→ 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 (e.g., pansies or violas), 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Slice or dice fruits as indicated to achieve uniform pieces for easy 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 butterfly wings, placing contrasting colors side by side to create a vibrant symmetrical pattern on each side.
04 - Form the butterfly's body using a row of grapes or blackberries, and shape the antennae with thinly sliced kiwi or orange segments.
05 - Fill any gaps in the wings with berries, pineapple, or mango to complete the design.
06 - Sprinkle edible flowers and fresh mint leaves over the fruit for a decorative garden effect.
07 - In a small bowl, blend Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth. Place the dip at the top or side of the board.
08 - Serve immediately, or cover loosely and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fresh and colorful fruit arrangement
  • Healthy and visually stunning centerpiece
02 -
  • Use food grade edible flowers that have not been treated with pesticides
  • Contains milk from Greek yogurt, substitute if needed for allergies
03 -
  • Substitute any seasonal fruit you prefer, such as peaches or dragon fruit
  • Add toasted coconut flakes or chopped nuts for extra crunch if allergies permit
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