Butterfly Fruit Cream Cheese (Printable Version)

A vibrant board with creamy spread and fresh, colorful butterfly-shaped fruit for easy entertaining.

# Components:

→ Cream Cheese Spread

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup honey
03 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

→ Fruit

05 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
06 - 1 cup blueberries
07 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
08 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into butterfly shapes
09 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
10 - 1 orange, peeled and segmented

→ Dippers & Garnishes

11 - 1 cup gluten-free graham crackers or cookies, broken into pieces
12 - 2 tbsp edible flowers (optional)
13 - 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves

# Method Steps:

01 - Beat cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Gradually whip in heavy cream until the mixture is light and fluffy.
02 - Spread the whipped cream cheese evenly onto a large serving board or platter, forming a smooth base.
03 - Place the sliced strawberries, kiwi, pineapple butterflies, blueberries, grapes, and orange segments in a colorful pattern atop the cream cheese layer.
04 - Position gluten-free graham crackers or cookies on one side of the board for dipping.
05 - Scatter edible flowers and fresh mint leaves over the board to enhance visual appeal and aroma.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fresh and colorful presentation
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings
02 -
  • Use fresh fruits for best flavor and presentation
  • Substitute seasonal fruits as desired to keep it fresh year-round
03 -
  • Use a small butterfly cookie cutter for perfect shaped pineapple pieces
  • Chill the board for 15 minutes before serving for best texture
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