A whimsical butterfly fruit display with vibrant oranges, berries, kiwi, mango, and optional chocolate accents.
# 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 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
11 - 2 long pretzel rods
→ Dipping Sauce (optional)
12 - 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
13 - 1 tablespoon honey
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Wash and prepare all fruit as indicated, then pat dry to prevent slipping.
02 - On a large serving tray, lightly sketch a butterfly shape with a toothpick or freely arrange the fruit into a butterfly outline using orange slices for outer wings.
03 - Layer strawberries and pineapple inside the wings for color and pattern, then fill with blueberries, blackberries, grapes, and kiwi for vibrant detail. Add thin apple and mango slices for additional texture and wing patterns.
04 - Arrange a line of grapes or blackberries down the center of the tray to form the butterfly’s body.
05 - Place pretzel rods at the top center to represent the butterfly antennae.
06 - Dot mini chocolate chips on the wings for spots or decorative accents if desired.
07 - In a small bowl, mix vanilla Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract; serve alongside the fruit arrangement.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
