Ingredients:
- 1 cup (150g) strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup (150g) blueberries
- 1 cup (150g) raspberries
- 2 cups (300g) green grapes, on the stem
- 1 cup (150g) blackberries
- 2 cups (300g) pineapple, cubed
- 3 cups (450g) cantaloupe or honeydew melon, cubed
- 2 medium kiwis, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt, plain
- 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp (30ml) honey, for drizzling
- 1/2 cup (60g) sliced almonds
Instructions:
- Wash all produce thoroughly. Cut the melon, pineapple, and apples into bite-sized, uniform pieces.
- To prevent the apples and kiwis from oxidizing, toss them gently in a bowl with 1 tbsp (15ml) of lemon juice until lightly coated.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt until velvety and smooth.
- Fold in the honey, vanilla extract, and remaining lemon juice. Stir until the mixture is a consistent creamy white color, then transfer to a small ramekin.
- Place the dip bowl slightly off-center on the board to act as a structural anchor.
- Arrange the grape stems in a river-like pattern flowing from the bowl toward the edge of the board.
- Fill the remaining space by grouping fruits of contrasting colors together and garnish with mint leaves, sliced almonds, and a final drizzle of honey.