Lamb Face Fruit Cheese (Printable)

A delightful arrangement using fruit and cheese shaped into a lamb’s face, perfect for entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly. Slice the pear lengthwise to form the lamb’s face shape and cut green apples into thin wedges for ears.
02 - Place the pear half in the center of a large serving platter as the lamb’s face.
03 - Position mozzarella balls closely around the pear to create the fluffy wool effect.
04 - Arrange apple wedges on either side of the pear to represent lamb’s ears.
05 - Place black olives to form eyes and nose; slice olives to adjust size and shape as needed.
06 - Distribute blueberries and grapes around the wool and base of the platter to fill gaps and enhance appearance.
07 - Use small dots of cream cheese to fix olives in place and optionally create a smiling mouth.
08 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves for a vibrant finish.
09 - Lightly drizzle honey over the fruit and cheese if desired.
10 - Present immediately with crackers or as is.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble using fresh fruits and cheeses
  • Perfect for baby showers and festive gatherings
02 -
  • Try using mini mozzarella balls for easier shaping
  • Substitute other fruits such as strawberries or raspberries for more color
03 -
  • Use fresh fruit to keep the platter vibrant and fresh looking
  • Chill the platter slightly before serving for best taste
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