A colorful ladybug platter combining soft cheese, fresh veggies, and creamy dips for a delightful snack.
# What You Need:
→ Base & Dips
01 - 1 large round soft cheese wheel (Brie or Camembert, about 8.8 oz)
02 - 3.5 oz hummus
03 - 3.5 oz tzatziki
→ Vegetables & Decoration
04 - 1 large red bell pepper
05 - 1 handful cherry tomatoes
06 - 1 small cucumber
07 - 1 pitted black olive
08 - 1 small bunch fresh chives
09 - 1 carrot
10 - 1 handful black grapes or olives (for spots)
→ Accompaniments
11 - 1 baguette, sliced
12 - 3.5 oz whole-grain crackers
# How-To:
01 - Place the round cheese wheel in the center of a large serving board as the body.
02 - Slice the red bell pepper in half, remove seeds, and cut into two large curved pieces. Position them atop the cheese slightly parted to mimic wings.
03 - Cut a thick round slice from the cucumber and place at the top of the cheese wheel. Add a black olive on top to represent the nose.
04 - Slice black grapes or olives in halves and arrange on the bell pepper wings to form spots.
05 - Use small olive pieces for eyes and insert chive stems into the cucumber slice to create antennae.
06 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, and cucumber slices around the cheese to resemble grass and flowers.
07 - Place bowls of hummus and tzatziki on the serving board.
08 - Arrange sliced baguette and whole-grain crackers around the edges for dipping and spreading.
09 - Sprinkle fresh chives and edible flowers over the platter to enhance color and presentation.
