Frog Pond Snack Tray (Printable Version)

A playful tray featuring fresh produce and cheese shaped like frogs for easy, colorful bites.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Fruits & Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into rounds
02 - 8 sugar snap peas, halved lengthwise
03 - 0.5 cup blueberries
04 - 0.5 cup green grapes
05 - 8 baby carrots
06 - 8 cherry tomatoes

→ Dairy & Dips

07 - 0.5 cup cream cheese or hummus for dairy-free alternative
08 - 16 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini) or vegan cheese balls

→ Extras

09 - 16 large edible candy eyes or black olive slices for savory option
10 - 0.25 cup pretzel sticks
11 - A handful fresh mint leaves, optional for garnish

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Slice the cucumber into 8 thick rounds and arrange evenly on a large serving platter.
02 - Place one mozzarella or vegan cheese ball on each cucumber slice to represent frog bodies.
03 - Affix two candy eyes or olive slices to each cheese ball using a small amount of cream cheese or hummus as adhesive.
04 - Position two sugar snap pea halves behind each cheese ball to mimic frog legs.
05 - Arrange baby carrots and cherry tomatoes around the platter to simulate pond plants and flowers.
06 - Scatter blueberries and green grapes near cucumber rounds to evoke pond stones and bubbles.
07 - Place pretzel sticks upright as reeds and sprinkle mint leaves for freshness.
08 - Offer additional cream cheese or hummus on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creative and fun presentation
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • For a nut-free tray avoid nut-based cheese alternatives
  • Swap in other veggies like celery or bell pepper strips for variety
03 -
  • Use fresh mint leaves right before serving to keep them vibrant
  • Prepare all ingredients ahead for quick assembly
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