The Polka Dot Platter (Printable View)

A vibrant display of round fruits, cheeses, and savory treats in a visually appealing arrangement.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Make:

01 - Use a melon baller to scoop watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into uniform spheres.
02 - Rinse red and green grapes thoroughly and pat dry.
03 - Drain mozzarella pearls and marinated cheese balls to remove excess liquid.
04 - On a large serving platter, alternate colors and types of spheres for a visually appealing polka dot effect.
05 - Incorporate savory or sweet spheres such as chocolate truffles or energy bites if desired.
06 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves to enhance color and aroma.
07 - Serve chilled alongside cocktail picks for easy enjoyment.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like edible art on a platter, so guests think you spent hours when you really spent twenty minutes.
  • Every single element is grab-and-go, which means no fussing with utensils or napkins.
  • You can customize it endlessly depending on what's in your fridge or what your guests can eat.
02 -
  • Prep this no more than two hours before serving—after that, the melon starts to weep and the platter loses its polished look.
  • If your mozzarella pearls are sitting in liquid, that liquid will pool on the platter and make everything soggy; drain them well and pat them dry.
03 -
  • Invest in a good melon baller—a cheap one makes ragged spheres and ruins the vibe; a solid one makes uniform, beautiful balls that feel worth eating.
  • If you're serving this outdoors on a warm day, set the platter on a bed of ice or use a chilled platter to keep everything cool and crisp.
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