Polka Dot Platter Spheres (Print)

A vibrant platter showcasing spherical fruits, cheeses, and savory elements arranged for visual appeal.

# Components:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup watermelon balls
02 - 1 cup cantaloupe balls
03 - 1 cup honeydew melon balls
04 - 1 cup red grapes
05 - 1 cup green grapes

→ Cheeses

06 - 1 cup mozzarella pearls (bocconcini)
07 - 1 cup marinated feta balls (optional)

→ Savory Spheres

08 - 1 cup mini bocconcini or small marinated cheese balls
09 - 1 cup stuffed green olive spheres

→ Extras (Optional)

10 - 1/2 cup chocolate truffle balls
11 - 1/2 cup energy bites or nut butter balls
12 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Use a melon baller to scoop watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into even spheres.
02 - Rinse red and green grapes thoroughly and pat dry with a towel.
03 - Drain mozzarella pearls and marinated feta balls to remove excess liquid.
04 - Place all spherical ingredients on a large serving platter, alternating colors and varieties to create a polka dot pattern.
05 - Incorporate sweet and savory spheres, such as chocolate truffles or energy bites, according to preference.
06 - Sprinkle fresh mint leaves over the platter to add color and aroma.
07 - Present chilled with cocktail picks available for easy serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours on it, but honest truth: it takes less time than scrolling through your phone.
  • Every guest finds something they love because it's basically a treasure hunt of colors and flavors on one platter.
  • No cooking required means your kitchen stays cool and your stress stays minimal.
02 -
  • Pat everything dry or your spheres will stick together and the whole thing loses its polka dot magic—moisture is the silent killer of visual appeal.
  • Arrange your platter no more than two hours before serving; fruit starts weeping and cheese begins to sweat, which dulls the colors and creates a sad, wet mess.
03 -
  • Chill your melon baller under cold water before each scoop—cold metal slides through fruit more cleanly and creates sharper spheres that catch light better.
  • If your mozzarella pearls are packed in liquid, drain them the morning of and let them sit uncovered in the fridge; surface drying creates a subtle sheen that photographs beautifully.
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