Butterfly Fruit Cream Cheese (Print Version)

Colorful fruit and whipped cream cheese arranged with butterfly-shaped pineapple on a festive board.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Cooking Steps:

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 - Spread the whipped cream cheese mixture evenly onto a large serving board or platter to form the base.
03 - Arrange sliced strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, and pineapple cut into butterfly shapes atop the cream cheese base in a vibrant pattern.
04 - Scatter blueberries, halved grapes, and orange segments around the board for color and texture variety.
05 - Position gluten-free graham crackers or cookies along one side of the platter for dipping.
06 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to enhance springtime appeal.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and appealing presentation
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings
02 -
  • Substitute other seasonal fruits as desired (e.g. raspberries, mango)
  • For a dairy-free version, use whipped coconut cream cheese
03 -
  • Use a small cookie cutter for perfectly shaped pineapples
  • Make the cream cheese spread a day ahead for easier assembly
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