Butterfly Fruit Tray (Printable Version)

A colorful fruit arrangement shaped like a butterfly, ideal for festive gatherings and healthy snacks.

# What You'll 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 tablespoon honey
14 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Wash all fruit thoroughly, hull and slice strawberries, halve grapes, peel and slice kiwi, and cube cantaloupe. Pat dry fruits with paper towels to remove moisture.
02 - Place the celery stick vertically in the center of a large serving platter to represent the butterfly's body.
03 - Position sliced apple at the top of the celery stick to create the butterfly’s head.
04 - Insert two pretzel rods or candy sticks into the apple slice to form the antennae.
05 - On either side of the celery stick, arrange the fruits in colorful sections or patterns to resemble butterfly wings, alternating strawberries, grapes, blueberries, cantaloupe, kiwi, pineapple, and blackberries for visual contrast.
06 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves if desired to add color and aroma.
07 - Combine vanilla Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon zest in a small bowl; serve alongside the tray as a dip.

# Additional 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.
  • For a vegan dip substitute coconut yogurt and maple syrup for honey.
03 -
  • To prevent apple and banana slices from browning toss them in a little lemon juice before arranging.
  • Serve immediately for best appearance and freshness.
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