Butterfly Fruit Tray (Printable Version)

An eye-catching fruit platter arranged in a butterfly shape, ideal for gatherings and healthy treats.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit Selection

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
05 - 1 cup cantaloupe, cubed
06 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - ½ 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 - ½ teaspoon lemon zest

# Steps:

01 - Wash all fruit thoroughly, pat dry with paper towels to remove moisture, then hull, slice, halve, or cube as specified.
02 - Position the celery stick vertically at the center of a large serving platter to serve as the butterfly’s body.
03 - Place the sliced apple atop the celery stick to represent the butterfly’s head, then insert pretzel rods or candy sticks into the apple to create antennae.
04 - Design the butterfly wings by arranging strawberries, grapes, blueberries, cantaloupe, kiwi, pineapple, and blackberries on either side of the celery in colorful, alternating patterns.
05 - Decorate the platter with fresh mint leaves as desired to enhance presentation.
06 - In a small bowl, combine vanilla Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon zest until smooth. Serve alongside the fruit tray.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and visually appealing
  • Healthy and easy to assemble
02 -
  • Use any seasonal fruit you have on hand aim for a variety of colors and textures
  • For a vegan dip substitute coconut yogurt and maple syrup for honey
03 -
  • To prevent apple slices from browning toss them in a little lemon juice before arranging
  • Serve immediately for best appearance and freshness
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