Polka Dot Platter Spheres (Print Version)

Colorful platter with fruit, cheese, and savory spheres arranged for a playful party presentation.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 - Arrange all spherical components on a large serving platter, alternating colors and types to create a polka dot pattern.
05 - Include optional savory or sweet spheres, such as truffle balls or energy bites, according to preference.
06 - Scatter fresh mint leaves over the platter for added color and aroma.
07 - Present chilled with cocktail picks or small skewers on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours planning when it actually takes just 25 minutes, which is the ultimate dinner-party secret.
  • Every single element is something you can eat with your hands while mingling, so nobody needs to hunt for a plate.
  • The color palette practically builds itself—nature already gave us reds, oranges, greens, and whites that pop together without any design effort.
02 -
  • Prep your melons last; they start releasing liquid after they're cut, so if you ball them too early, your platter becomes a swimming pool.
  • Invest in a decent melon baller—the cheap ones that bend after two uses will make you regret skipping this step.
03 -
  • Chill your platter and all ingredients for at least two hours before arranging; cold spheres are less likely to roll and look more appetizing.
  • Use cocktail picks or small wooden skewers to guide people toward the items you're most proud of or want them to try first.
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