Save A charming and whimsical platter featuring fresh fruit and cheeses arranged to resemble a lambs face—perfect for baby showers and festive gatherings.
This platter was a hit at my last family gathering, sparking smiles and compliments from guests of all ages.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 250 g mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), 100 g cream cheese (for spreading and shaping), 80 g black olives (for eyes and nose)
- Fruits: 2 large green apples, 1 large pear (for the face base), 1 cup seedless green grapes, 1 cup seedless red grapes, 1 cup blueberries
- Other: 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for drizzling), Fresh mint leaves (for garnish), 8 rice crackers or round crackers (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare all fruit:
- Wash and dry thoroughly. Slice the pear lengthwise to create the lambs face shape. Cut green apples into thin wedges for the ears.
- Arrange base:
- On a large platter, lay the pear half in the center as the lambs face.
- Form wool:
- Arrange mozzarella balls closely around the pear to form the fluffy wool around the face.
- Create ears:
- Use apple wedges to create the lambs ears, positioning them on either side of the face.
- Add eyes and nose:
- Place black olives to form the eyes and nose: slice olives as needed for size and shape.
- Fill gaps:
- Use blueberries and grapes to fill in any gaps and add color around the wool and base of the platter.
- Secure features:
- With a small spoon, dot a bit of cream cheese to secure eyes and nose if needed. Optionally, use cream cheese to add a smiling mouth.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with mint leaves for a fresh, vibrant look.
- Drizzle honey:
- Optional: Drizzle honey lightly over the fruit and cheese for added sweetness.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with crackers or as-is.
Save My kids loved helping to place the fruits and cheeses just right, making it a fun family activity and delicious result.
Required Tools
Large serving platter, small paring knife, small spoon, paper towels for drying fruit, toothpicks optional for securing pieces
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (mozzarella cream cheese). Contains gluten if using wheat-based crackers—use gluten-free crackers if needed. Always check labels for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 175 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 19 g Protein 7 g per serving
Save This platter never fails to impress, combining creativity with fresh flavors in a unique presentation.
Kitchen Guide
- → How do I shape the lamb's face using fruit?
Slice a large pear lengthwise to form the base of the face, and use apple wedges to create the ears positioned on each side.
- → What cheeses work best for this platter?
Mini mozzarella balls like bocconcini or ciliegine form the wool, while cream cheese helps shape details like eyes, nose, and mouth.
- → Can I customize the fruit selection?
Yes, substitute with strawberries, raspberries, or other preferred fruits to add more color and texture variety.
- → Is there an option to make this platter vegan?
Use plant-based cheese alternatives and ensure crackers are vegan-friendly to accommodate a vegan diet.
- → How should I serve this platter?
Serve immediately on a large platter, garnished with fresh mint, and optionally accompanied by rice or round crackers.
- → What is the best way to secure small fruit pieces?
Dot small amounts of cream cheese to hold olives and other small pieces in place for stability.