A colorful spread of cheeses, fruits, and flowers shaped like butterflies for bright summer entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
03 - 3.5 oz cheddar, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz gouda, sliced
→ Charcuterie
05 - 2.6 oz prosciutto, folded
06 - 2.6 oz salami, rolled
→ Fresh Fruits
07 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
08 - 1 cup blueberries
09 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
10 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into butterfly shapes
11 - 1 kiwi, sliced
→ Vegetables
12 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced into rounds
13 - 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
14 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
→ Crackers & Bread
15 - 1 cup assorted crackers
16 - 1 baguette, sliced
→ Garnishes
17 - ¼ cup edible flowers (pansies, violets, nasturtiums)
18 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
19 - Honey or fruit preserves, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Place all cheeses centrally on a large serving board to form the butterfly's body.
02 - Symmetrically fan out fruits, vegetables, and charcuterie on both sides to resemble butterfly wings.
03 - Use a butterfly-shaped cutter to create pineapple pieces and place them on the wings for decoration.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with crackers, bread slices, and rolled charcuterie for texture and volume.
05 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to enhance visual appeal.
06 - Provide small bowls of honey or fruit preserves on the side for added flavor.
