Polka Dot Platter Spheres (Printable Version)

A colorful arrangement of fruit, cheese, and savory spheres for effortless entertaining and vibrant presentation.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup watermelon spheres
02 - 1 cup cantaloupe spheres
03 - 1 cup honeydew melon spheres
04 - 1 cup red grapes
05 - 1 cup green grapes

→ Cheeses

06 - 1 cup mozzarella pearls (bocconcini)
07 - 1 cup marinated feta spheres (optional)

→ Savory Spheres

08 - 1 cup mini bocconcini or small marinated cheese spheres
09 - 1 cup stuffed green olive spheres

→ Extras (Optional)

10 - 1/2 cup chocolate truffle spheres
11 - 1/2 cup energy bites or nut butter spheres
12 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Use a melon baller to create even spheres from watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon.
02 - Rinse both red and green grapes thoroughly and pat dry.
03 - Drain mozzarella pearls and marinated cheese spheres to remove excess liquid.
04 - On a large serving platter, alternate spheres of fruit, cheeses, and olives to create a vibrant polka dot pattern.
05 - Incorporate sweet or savory optional spheres such as chocolate truffles or energy bites as desired.
06 - Sprinkle fresh mint leaves atop the platter for added color and aroma.
07 - Present chilled with cocktail picks or small skewers alongside for easy serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's essentially a five-minute assembly project that looks like you spent hours planning it.
  • Every element is meant to be eaten with your hands or a cocktail pick, which somehow makes everything taste better at a party.
  • You can customize every layer based on what you find at the market, so it never feels repetitive.
02 -
  • Keep wet fruit and cheese separate in small bowls until the last possible moment, especially on warm days—nothing deflates this platter's charm faster than soggy mozzarella.
  • Room temperature ruins the visual impact almost immediately, so chill everything beforehand and bring the platter straight from the fridge to the table.
03 -
  • Freeze your platter for fifteen minutes before arranging if you're working in a warm kitchen—it buys you extra time before anything starts sweating.
  • Invest in a good melon baller with comfortable handles; cheap ones make your hand cramp and ruin the meditative quality of the work.
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