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 was a delightful centerpiece at our last family gathering, sparking joy and compliments from everyone.
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 fruit:
- Wash and dry thoroughly. Slice the pear lengthwise to create the lambs face shape. Cut green apples into thin wedges for the ears.
- Assemble base:
- On a large platter, lay the pear half in the center as the lambs face.
- Arrange cheese:
- 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.
- Form eyes and nose:
- Place black olives to form the eyes and nose slice olives as needed for size and shape.
- Add fruit gaps:
- Use blueberries and grapes to fill in any gaps and add color around the wool and base of the platter.
- Secure details:
- 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.
- Add sweetness:
- Optional Drizzle honey lightly over the fruit and cheese for added sweetness.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with crackers or as-is.
Save Gathering around this platter always sparks smiles and makes family moments special.
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 is not only a feast for the eyes but also brings everyone together for a memorable occasion.
Recipe Help
- → What fruits work best for the lamb face platter?
Pear is ideal for the face base, with apples providing ears, while grapes and blueberries add color and fill. You can also substitute strawberries or raspberries for variation.
- → How do I create the facial features on the platter?
Black olives are used to form the eyes and nose, sliced to size. Cream cheese helps secure them and can be shaped into a small smiling mouth.
- → Can this platter accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, it's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free if using gluten-free crackers. For vegan alternatives, plant-based cheeses can be used instead of dairy.
- → What is the best way to assemble the platter?
Start with a pear half as the face center, arrange mozzarella balls around for wool, place apple wedges as ears, then add olives and berries for eyes and accents. Garnish with mint leaves.
- → How long does preparation take?
The entire assembly takes about 25 minutes, with no cooking required, making it a quick and creative option for entertaining.