Monarch Magic Fruit Butterfly (Print Version)

A colorful fruit tray arranged like a monarch butterfly, ideal for parties and healthy summer treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced
02 - 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup blackberries
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
07 - 1 mango, peeled and sliced
08 - 1 cup pineapple, diced
09 - 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced

→ Garnish & Decoration

10 - ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
11 - 2 long pretzel rods

→ Dipping Sauce (optional)

12 - 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
13 - 1 tablespoon honey
14 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat dry to prevent slipping during arrangement.
02 - On a large serving tray, lightly sketch a butterfly shape with a toothpick or arrange fruit freely into an outline: use orange slices to form the outer wings, layer strawberries and pineapple to add color and pattern inside the wings, and fill with blueberries, blackberries, grapes, and kiwi for vibrant details.
03 - Add thin apple and mango slices to create textured wing patterns and additional visual interest.
04 - Place a line of grapes or blackberries vertically down the center of the arrangement to create the butterfly’s body.
05 - Position two pretzel rods at the top center of the body to represent the antennae.
06 - Dot mini chocolate chips on the wings for spots or decorative details if desired.
07 - In a small bowl, combine vanilla Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract; serve alongside the tray as a dipping sauce.
08 - Serve the fruit tray immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for parties and kids events
  • Healthy and vegan friendly
02 -
  • Swap in seasonal fruits such as raspberries melon or peaches
  • For a nut-free option avoid using chocolate chips processed with nuts
03 -
  • Use fresh ripe fruit for the best flavor
  • Arrange fruit in layers to create eye-catching patterns
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