Butterfly Fruit Cream Cheese (Printable)

A colorful spread with fresh fruit and whipped cream cheese dressed in playful butterfly shapes.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract 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.
03 - Decorate the cream cheese base with sliced strawberries, kiwi, and pineapple cut into butterfly shapes as focal points.
04 - Distribute blueberries, halved grapes, and orange segments around the arrangement to enhance variety and visual appeal.
05 - Place gluten-free graham crackers or cookie pieces on one side of the board for dipping.
06 - Sprinkle edible flowers and fresh mint leaves over the board for a fresh, springtime accent.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vibrant and colorful presentation
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for spring
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 butterfly cookie cutter for uniform fruit shapes
  • Arrange fruit by color to create a visually appealing pattern
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