Butterfly Fruit Cream Cheese (Printable Version)

Colorful fruit and whipped cream cheese arranged with butterfly-shaped pineapple for a festive spread.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Make:

01 - Beat cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream and whip until light and fluffy.
02 - Evenly spread the whipped cream cheese mixture onto a large serving board or platter as a base layer.
03 - Place the sliced fruit onto the cream cheese base in a vibrant pattern, using butterfly-shaped pineapple pieces as focal points.
04 - Scatter blueberries, seedless grapes, and orange segments to enhance variety and color around the board.
05 - Position gluten-free graham crackers or cookies on one side of the board to serve as dippers.
06 - Sprinkle edible flowers and fresh mint leaves over the board for a decorative springtime touch.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fresh and colorful presentation
  • Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes
02 -
  • Substitute other seasonal fruits as desired (e.g. raspberries mango)
  • For a dairy-free version use whipped coconut cream cheese
03 -
  • Chill the cream cheese mixture before spreading for easier handling
  • Use a variety of colorful fruits for visual appeal and flavor balance
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