Butterfly Fruit Tray (Printable)

Colorful butterfly-shaped fresh fruit arrangement ideal for parties, brunch, and healthy snacking.

# 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

# How to make it:

01 - Wash and prepare all fruit as directed. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 - Place the celery stick vertically at the center of a large platter to represent the butterfly's body.
03 - Arrange the sliced apple at the top of the celery stick to form the butterfly's head.
04 - Insert two pretzel rods or candy sticks into the apple slice to form the antennae.
05 - Arrange strawberries, grapes, blueberries, cantaloupe, kiwi, pineapple, and blackberries on each side of the celery in vibrant color blocks or patterns to create wings.
06 - Optionally, garnish the arrangement with fresh mint leaves for added visual appeal.
07 - In a small bowl, mix vanilla Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon zest until well combined. Serve alongside the fruit platter.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and colorful
  • Healthy and easy to assemble
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 slices from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice before arranging
  • Serve immediately for best appearance and freshness
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