Colorful summer board with fruits, cheeses, charcuterie, and edible flowers arranged to delight guests.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - ¼ cup edible flowers (pansies, violets, nasturtiums)
18 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
19 - Honey or fruit preserves, for serving
# Steps:
01 - Place the sliced and cubed cheeses at the center of a large serving board to form the body of the butterfly.
02 - Arrange the halved fruits, vegetables, and charcuterie symmetrically on both sides of the cheese body to shape butterfly wings.
03 - Position pineapple pieces cut with a mini butterfly-shaped cookie cutter onto the wings for decorative effect.
04 - Distribute assorted crackers, sliced baguette, and rolled charcuterie in remaining spaces to complete the arrangement.
05 - Sprinkle edible flowers and fresh mint leaves across the board to enhance visual appeal and freshness.
06 - Provide a small bowl of honey or fruit preserves alongside for optional drizzling or dipping.
