Save to Pinterest A vibrant, whimsical dessert platter featuring fresh fruit, creamy whipped cream cheese, and playful butterfly shapes — perfect for spring gatherings.
I enjoy creating this colourful board for family gatherings, as it brings fun and freshness to the table.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese Spread: 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened, 60 ml (1/4 cup) honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 60 ml (1/4 cup) heavy cream
- Fruit: 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup kiwi peeled and sliced, 1 cup pineapple cut into butterfly shapes (use a small butterfly cookie cutter), 1 cup seedless grapes halved, 1 orange peeled and segmented
- Dippers & Garnishes: 1 cup gluten-free graham crackers or cookies broken into pieces, 2 tbsp edible flowers (such as pansies or violets optional), 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl beat cream cheese honey and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly add heavy cream and whip until light and fluffy.
- Step 2:
- Spread the whipped cream cheese mixture onto a large serving board or platter creating a base layer.
- Step 3:
- Arrange the sliced fruit on top of the cream cheese in a colourful pattern. Use the butterfly-shaped pineapple pieces as decorative focal points.
- Step 4:
- Scatter blueberries grapes and orange segments around the board for variety.
- Step 5:
- Add gluten-free graham crackers or cookies to one side of the board for dipping.
- Step 6:
- Garnish with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves for a springtime touch.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate (covered) for up to 2 hours before serving.
Save to Pinterest This dessert always brings smiles and sparks conversations during our family get-togethers.
Required Tools
Electric mixer or whisk, large serving board or platter, small butterfly cookie cutter, knife and cutting board, spatula
Allergen Information
Contains milk (cream cheese heavy cream). Contains gluten if using regular cookies crackers. Double-check all dippers and garnishes for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 230 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 4 g per serving.
Save to Pinterest This board is perfect for spring celebrations and can be tailored with your favourite fruits.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How do I make the cream cheese spread fluffy?
Beat softened cream cheese with honey and vanilla extract until smooth, then slowly whip in heavy cream until light and airy.
- → What fruits work best for this board?
Strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, grapes, and orange segments create a colorful, fresh assortment.
- → How can I shape the pineapple pieces into butterflies?
Use a small butterfly cookie cutter to press into pineapple slices for whimsical shapes.
- → Can I substitute the dippers for dietary needs?
Yes, gluten-free graham crackers or cookies work well, and you can use dairy-free cream cheese alternatives as needed.
- → How should I store the platter before serving?
Cover and refrigerate the assembled board for up to two hours to keep it fresh and chilled.