Polka Dot Platter Spheres (Print out)

A colorful arrangement of spherical fruits, cheeses, and savory bites creating an eye-catching party platter.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 It:

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 feta balls carefully to remove excess liquid.
04 - Arrange all spherical components on a large platter, alternating colors and types for a vibrant polka dot presentation.
05 - Incorporate savory or sweet optional spheres as desired, such as chocolate truffles or energy bites.
06 - Decorate the platter with fresh mint leaves to enhance aroma and visual appeal.
07 - Serve chilled with cocktail picks or small skewers on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required means you can prepare this while wearing your best outfit without fear of splatter or sweat.
  • Every element is a perfect bite, so your guests can actually mingle instead of wrestling with oversized appetizers.
  • It's the kind of platter that photographs beautifully, so you'll finally have a party image worth sharing.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free without feeling like a restriction—it just is what it is.
02 -
  • Melon balls start weeping liquid within hours of being cut, so prepare them only a few hours before serving or your beautiful platter becomes a swamp—I learned this the painful way when I prepped overnight for what I thought would be impressive.
  • The order of arrangement matters more than you'd think: if you place all the wet items together, they create a damp zone that affects everything nearby, so distribute them throughout.
  • Cheese balls and truffles sit differently on a warm platter than a chilled one, so if your party is outdoors or in a warm kitchen, account for temperature shifts.
03 -
  • If you're assembling this platter and realize you need more visual impact, lean into odd numbers and repetition—three watermelon balls, then two grapes, then four cheese pearls creates a rhythm that feels intentional rather than random.
  • A slightly damp paper towel under your serving platter prevents it from sliding around on a buffet table and gives you the confidence to arrange it as elaborately as you want.
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