Save to Pinterest A vibrant, whimsical dessert platter featuring fresh fruit, creamy whipped cream cheese, and playful butterfly shapes — perfect for spring gatherings.
This recipe is a favorite for spring gatherings where family and friends enjoy snacking together on a beautiful and tasty board.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese Spread: 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese softened, 60 ml (1/4 cup) honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 60 ml (1/4 cup) heavy cream
- Fruit: 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup kiwi peeled and sliced, 1 cup pineapple cut into butterfly shapes (use a small butterfly cookie cutter), 1 cup seedless grapes halved, 1 orange peeled and segmented
- Dippers & Garnishes: 1 cup gluten-free graham crackers or cookies broken into pieces, 2 tbsp edible flowers (such as pansies or violets optional), 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese honey and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly add heavy cream and whip until light and fluffy.
- Step 2:
- Spread the whipped cream cheese mixture onto a large serving board or platter creating a base layer.
- Step 3:
- Arrange the sliced fruit on top of the cream cheese in a colorful pattern. Use the butterfly-shaped pineapple pieces as decorative focal points.
- Step 4:
- Scatter blueberries, grapes, and orange segments around the board for variety.
- Step 5:
- Add gluten-free graham crackers or cookies to one side of the board for dipping.
- Step 6:
- Garnish with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves for a springtime touch.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate (covered) for up to 2 hours before serving.
Save to Pinterest This board always brings smiles as everyone picks their favorite fruits and dippers, making dessert a delightfully interactive experience.
Required Tools
Electric mixer or whisk, large serving board or platter, small butterfly cookie cutter, knife and cutting board, spatula
Allergen Information
Contains milk (cream cheese, heavy cream). Contains gluten if using regular cookies or crackers. Double-check all dippers and garnishes for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 230, Total Fat 10 g, Carbohydrates 32 g, Protein 4 g per serving
Save to Pinterest This butterfly fruit and cream cheese board makes a stunning centerpiece and delicious snack for any spring event.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What fruits work best for this dish?
Fruits like strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, grapes, and orange segments provide vibrant colors and complementary flavors. Seasonal substitutions like raspberries or mango can also be used.
- → How do I create the butterfly shapes?
Use a small butterfly cookie cutter to shape pineapple pieces, adding a playful, decorative touch to the board.
- → Can this be made dairy-free?
Yes, substitute the cream cheese spread with a whipped coconut cream cheese to maintain a creamy texture without dairy.
- → How should this platter be served and stored?
Serve immediately for best freshness, or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.
- → What are good accompaniments or dippers?
Gluten-free graham crackers or cookies complement the creamy spread and fresh fruit, adding a pleasant crunch.