Lamb Face Fruit Cheese Platter (Printable)

A playful platter combining fresh fruits and cheeses shaped like a lamb’s face for festive occasions.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Cheeses

01 - 8.8 oz mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
02 - 3.5 oz cream cheese (for spreading and shaping)
03 - 2.8 oz black olives (for eyes and nose)

→ Fruits

04 - 2 large green apples
05 - 1 large pear (for the face base)
06 - 1 cup seedless green grapes
07 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
08 - 1 cup blueberries

→ Other

09 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for drizzling)
10 - Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
11 - 8 rice crackers or round crackers (optional, for serving)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly. Slice the pear lengthwise to form the lamb’s face shape. Cut green apples into thin wedges for the ears.
02 - Place the pear half at the center of a large serving platter to serve as the lamb’s face.
03 - Arrange the mozzarella balls tightly around the pear, creating the appearance of fluffy wool surrounding the face.
04 - Position the apple wedges on either side of the pear to represent the lamb’s ears.
05 - Use black olives to form the eyes and nose, slicing as needed for size and shape.
06 - Fill gaps and add color around the wool and base with blueberries and grapes.
07 - Dot cream cheese under the eyes and nose to secure them if necessary. Optionally, use cream cheese to craft a smiling mouth.
08 - Garnish the arrangement with fresh mint leaves for vibrancy.
09 - Lightly drizzle honey over the fruit and cheese for added sweetness if desired.
10 - Serve immediately, accompanied by rice or round crackers if preferred.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and visually impressive
  • Healthy and vegetarian friendly
02 -
  • Try using mini mozzarella balls for easier shaping
  • Substitute other fruits such as strawberries or raspberries for more color
03 -
  • Use mini mozzarella balls for a fluffier wool effect
  • Drizzle honey just before serving to keep fruit fresh
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