Butterfly Fruit Cream Cheese Board (Printable)

A vibrant platter of fresh fruit paired with whipped cream cheese and decorative butterfly shapes.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 (such as pansies or violets), optional
13 - 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves

# Preparation steps:

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 over a large serving board or platter to create the base.
03 - Place sliced strawberries, kiwi, and butterfly-shaped pineapple decoratively atop the cream cheese layer.
04 - Distribute blueberries, halved grapes, and orange segments around the board to add color and variety.
05 - Set gluten-free graham crackers or cookies on one side of the board for dipping.
06 - Finish by scattering edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to enhance visual appeal.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Whipped cream cheese base adds creamy texture
  • Colorful fruit arrangement delights the eyes and taste buds
02 -
  • Substitute other seasonal fruits as desired (eg raspberries, mango)
  • For a dairy-free version, use whipped coconut cream cheese
03 -
  • Use a small butterfly cookie cutter for perfect shapes
  • Chill the cream cheese mixture before spreading for easier handling
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