Butterfly Fruit Cream Cheese (Print View)

Colorful platter featuring fresh fruit, whipped cream cheese, and butterfly-shaped pineapple accents.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream and whip until light and fluffy.
02 - Spread the whipped cream cheese mixture evenly onto a large serving board or platter to create a base.
03 - Arrange sliced strawberries, kiwi, butterfly-shaped pineapple pieces, blueberries, grapes, and orange segments atop the cream cheese in an appealing pattern.
04 - Place gluten-free graham crackers or cookies on one side of the board as dippers.
05 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves for visual appeal and a fresh aroma.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and fun presentation
  • Easy to prepare with fresh ingredients
02 -
  • Substitute other seasonal fruits as desired (e.g. raspberries, mango)
  • For a dairy-free version, use whipped coconut cream cheese
03 -
  • Use fresh and ripe fruits for best flavor and appearance
  • Chill the board for 30 minutes before serving to set the cream cheese base
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