Whimsical board with lamb bites, fluffy cheese clouds, fresh vegetables, crackers, and sweet treats.
# Components:
→ Lamb Bites
01 - 1.1 lb lamb loin or leg, cut into 0.8 inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp dried oregano
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp black pepper
07 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
→ Fluffy Cheese Clouds
08 - 7 oz whipped cream cheese
09 - 3.5 oz fresh ricotta
10 - 2 tbsp crème fraîche
11 - ¼ tsp salt
12 - Edible silver or pearl sprinkles (optional)
→ Dipping & Accompaniments
13 - 1 cup hummus
14 - 1 cup tzatziki
15 - 2 cups assorted crackers (mini pita, rice crackers, or gluten-free as preferred)
16 - 1 cup baby carrots, peeled
17 - 1 cup cucumber rounds
18 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
20 - ½ cup green grapes
21 - ½ cup blueberries
→ Sweet Treats
22 - 12 mini meringues
23 - 8–10 white chocolate truffles
→ Garnish
24 - Fresh mint leaves
25 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a bowl, combine lamb cubes with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Toss thoroughly and allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb cubes on all sides until browned and cooked through, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat together whipped cream cheese, ricotta, crème fraîche, and salt until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Using a piping bag or spoon, shape the mixture into cloud forms directly on parchment paper or the serving board. Optionally, decorate with edible silver or pearl sprinkles.
03 - Arrange bowls of hummus and tzatziki on the serving board. Position the cheese clouds to evoke clouds in the sky aesthetically. Place the lamb bites on skewers or toothpicks and distribute evenly across the board. Fill remaining spaces with crackers, fresh vegetables, grapes, and blueberries. Add mini meringues and white chocolate truffles in clusters to enhance the cloud theme. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and edible flowers if desired.
04 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to create their own flavorful bites from the assortment.
