Polka Dot Platter Spheres (Print View)

A vibrant platter of assorted fruit and cheese spheres arranged with playful elegance and color.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruits

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

→ Cheeses

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

→ Savory Spheres

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

→ Extras (Optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - Use a melon baller to scoop watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into uniform spheres.
02 - Rinse the red and green grapes and pat them dry thoroughly.
03 - Drain mozzarella pearls and marinated feta or bocconcini balls to remove excess liquid.
04 - Place all spherical ingredients on a large serving platter, alternating colors and types to create a polka dot pattern.
05 - Incorporate optional savory or sweet spheres like chocolate truffles or energy bites as desired.
06 - Finish by garnishing with fresh mint leaves to enhance color and aroma.
07 - Serve the assortment chilled alongside cocktail picks for easy serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that doubles as a visual work of art on any table.
  • Zero cooking required means you can prep it while sipping your own drink instead of sweating in the kitchen.
  • Every bite is a different flavor surprise, so guests keep coming back for more.
02 -
  • Wet items like melon balls can make your platter look sad if you don't pat them completely dry—a little kitchen towel work saves the whole presentation.
  • Arrange your platter no more than an hour before guests arrive, or the cheese will start sweating and the cut fruit will oxidize slightly.
03 -
  • If your melon baller leaves rough edges, dip it briefly in hot water between scoops to get cleaner cuts.
  • Arrange the platter on a bed of crushed ice in a shallow pan if you're making it more than 30 minutes before guests arrive—it keeps everything perfectly chilled.
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