Polka Dot Platter (Print)

A visually striking platter with assorted spherical fruits, cheeses, and savory bites, perfect for any gathering.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 - ½ cup chocolate truffle balls
11 - ½ cup energy bites or nut butter balls
12 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Use a melon baller to scoop watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into even spheres.
02 - Rinse grapes thoroughly and pat dry.
03 - Drain mozzarella pearls and marinated cheese balls before serving.
04 - Place all spherical items on a large serving platter, alternating colors and types to create the polka dot effect.
05 - Incorporate optional savory or sweet spheres as desired for variety.
06 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves to add color and aroma.
07 - Present chilled with cocktail picks or small skewers on the side.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It looks far more complicated than it actually is, which means you get to seem effortlessly clever.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead and assembled just before guests arrive, so you're not stuck in the kitchen while the party happens.
  • The spheres are naturally bite-sized, making this the kind of platter people actually eat from instead of just admiring.
02 -
  • A melon baller that's too dull will tear the flesh instead of scooping cleanly; a sharp one makes all the difference in how polished your spheres look.
  • Wet fruit will weep onto the platter if left too long, so assemble this as close to serving time as possible unless you want to use small bowls to catch any condensation.
03 -
  • A sharp melon baller and firm, slightly chilled melons make the difference between spheres that look intentional and ones that look like you tried your best.
  • Assemble on a platter that contrasts with your ingredients—dark wood shows off bright fruit, white porcelain makes grapes and cheese pop—because the platter itself is part of the presentation.
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