Butterfly Garden Fruit Board (Print)

A vibrant butterfly-shaped fruit arrangement with yogurt dip and edible flowers for spring and parties.

# 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 - ½ cup red grapes, halved
10 - ½ cup raspberries

→ Garnishes

11 - ¼ 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 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - Zest of ½ lemon

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Slice or dice as specified to ensure uniform size for arrangement.
02 - Lightly sketch a butterfly shape on a large rectangular or oval platter using a toothpick or parchment paper as a stencil.
03 - Create symmetrical wing patterns by arranging fruits by color and type; use contrasting colors side by side for vibrancy.
04 - Use a row of grapes or blackberries for the butterfly’s body and thin slices of kiwi or orange segments for the antennae.
05 - Fill any empty spaces with berries, pineapple, or mango to complete the wing design.
06 - Sprinkle edible flowers and mint leaves over the arrangement to enhance the garden theme.
07 - Combine Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a small bowl; mix until smooth.
08 - Place the yogurt dip on the board’s side or top and serve immediately. Alternatively, cover loosely and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for spring gatherings
  • Healthy and colorful centerpiece
02 -
  • Contains milk (Greek yogurt)
  • Use only food grade edible flowers free from pesticides
03 -
  • Use contrasting fruit colors to highlight butterfly wings
  • Prepare fruits just before assembling to keep fresh and vibrant
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