Colorful summer board featuring fresh fruits, assorted cheeses, meats, and edible flowers, perfect for easy entertaining.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 (optional for vegetarians)
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 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
19 - Honey or fruit preserves, for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place the assorted sliced and cubed cheeses in the center of a large serving board to form the butterfly’s body.
02 - Fan out fresh fruits, vegetables, and charcuterie on both sides of the cheeses, creating symmetrical butterfly wings.
03 - Use a butterfly-shaped cookie cutter to cut pineapple pieces and position them on the wings for decorative effect.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with assorted crackers, sliced baguette, and rolled charcuterie to add texture and variety.
05 - Sprinkle edible flowers and fresh mint leaves over the arrangement for a colorful and aromatic finish.
06 - Provide a small bowl of honey or fruit preserves alongside for drizzling or dipping.
