A vibrant fruit platter shaped like a butterfly, enhanced with fresh fruits, edible flowers, and a creamy yogurt dip.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
10 - 1/2 cup raspberries
→ Garnishes
11 - 1/4 cup edible flowers (pansies or violas), rinsed
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
→ Yogurt Dip
13 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
14 - 1 tablespoon honey
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - Zest of 1/2 lemon
# Directions:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Slice or dice as indicated to create uniform pieces for arrangement.
02 - Lightly sketch a butterfly shape on a large rectangular or oval platter using a toothpick or parchment paper as a guide.
03 - Arrange fruit by color and type to form the butterfly wings, placing contrasting colors side by side for a vibrant and symmetrical pattern.
04 - Create the butterfly's body with a row of grapes or blackberries, and use thinly sliced kiwi or orange segments to form antennae.
05 - Fill in any gaps with berries, pineapple, or mango to complete the wings.
06 - Sprinkle edible flowers and fresh mint leaves over the fruit to emulate a garden effect.
07 - In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, mixing until smooth. Place the dip at the top or side of the board.
08 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
