Butterfly Fruit Tray (Print version)

A colorful fruit arrangement shaped like a butterfly, using fresh strawberries, grapes, and more for a lively presentation.

# What You Need:

→ 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 - 1/2 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 tbsp honey
14 - 1/2 tsp lemon zest

# How to Make:

01 - Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Place the celery stick vertically at the center of a large serving platter to form the butterfly's body.
03 - Position the sliced apple atop the celery stick to create the head. Insert two pretzel rods or candy sticks into the apple slice to serve as antennae.
04 - Arrange strawberries, grapes, blueberries, cantaloupe, kiwi, pineapple, and blackberries on either side of the celery stick in color blocks or patterns, alternating colors for visual appeal.
05 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves as desired for added freshness and color.
06 - In a small bowl, blend vanilla Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon zest. Serve alongside the fruit arrangement if desired.

# Expert tips:

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