A colorful assortment featuring cheeses, fresh fruits, charcuterie, and edible flowers for easy summer entertaining.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
03 - 3.5 oz cheddar, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz gouda, sliced
→ Charcuterie
05 - 2.6 oz prosciutto, folded
06 - 2.6 oz salami, rolled
→ Fresh Fruits
07 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
08 - 1 cup blueberries
09 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
10 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into butterfly shapes
11 - 1 kiwi, sliced
→ Vegetables
12 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced into rounds
13 - 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
14 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
→ Crackers & Bread
15 - 1 cup assorted crackers
16 - 1 baguette, sliced
→ Garnishes
17 - 1/4 cup edible flowers (pansies, violets, nasturtiums)
18 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
19 - Honey or fruit preserves (for serving)
# Directions:
01 - Place the various cheeses centrally on a large serving board to form the butterfly's body.
02 - Symmetrically fan out fresh fruits, vegetables, and optional charcuterie on both sides of the cheeses to create wing shapes.
03 - Use a butterfly-shaped cutter to create pineapple pieces and position them on the wings to enhance the visual effect.
04 - Fill in remaining spaces with assorted crackers, bread slices, and rolled charcuterie to complete the composition.
05 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to provide a summery, whimsical touch.
06 - Present with a small bowl of honey or fruit preserves alongside for guests to enjoy.
