Polka Dot Platter (Printable)

A visually stunning arrangement of fruit, cheese, and savory spheres for effortless entertaining and colorful appeal.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Use a melon baller to scoop watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into even spheres.
02 - Rinse red and green grapes, then pat dry thoroughly.
03 - Drain mozzarella pearls and optional marinated feta or cheese balls to remove excess liquid.
04 - Arrange all spherical items on a large serving platter, alternating colors and types to create a polka dot effect.
05 - Incorporate optional savory or sweet spheres as desired to enhance flavor and variety.
06 - Add fresh mint leaves for color and aromatic appeal.
07 - Serve the assortment chilled, accompanied by cocktail picks or small skewers for easy handling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when it actually takes just 25 minutes, making you the effortless entertainer.
  • Every single item is a perfect sphere, so there's something deeply satisfying about the visual rhythm and repetition.
  • You can mix and match any round foods you have on hand, so it adapts to your pantry and the season.
  • Guests eat with their hands using cocktail picks, which transforms eating into a playful, interactive experience.
02 -
  • Wet fruit slides; dry fruit stays—this single lesson changed how my platters hold their shape throughout the evening.
  • Arrange everything no more than 30 minutes before guests arrive; the longer spheres sit together, the more they'll shift and lose their polka dot precision.
  • A large, flat platter is essential; anything too small or with high edges will make the arrangement look cramped instead of playful.
03 -
  • A quality melon baller with a comfortable handle makes the difference between enjoying the prep and dreading it; invest in a good one.
  • Chill your platter in the freezer for 15 minutes before arranging if you're making this ahead—it slows down how quickly the arrangement shifts.
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