Bunny Head Ears Platter (Print)

A festive platter featuring vibrant pink and white layers arranged as a playful bunny head and ears.

# Components:

→ Base & Outline

01 - 1 large sheet parchment paper or serving platter
02 - 1 cup black olives, whole or sliced

→ Pink Fillings

03 - 1 cup diced strawberries
04 - 1 cup diced watermelon
05 - 1 cup pink beet hummus
06 - 1/2 cup sliced radishes

→ White Fillings

07 - 1 cup mini mozzarella balls
08 - 1 cup drained cottage cheese
09 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
10 - 1 cup cauliflower florets

→ Decorations

11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
12 - 1 small carrot piece
13 - 2 blueberries

# Method:

01 - Place parchment paper or a large serving platter on a clean workspace.
02 - Arrange black olives to form a clear bunny head and long ears in the center of the platter.
03 - Layer diced strawberries, watermelon, radish slices, and beet hummus alternately inside the ear shapes to create a vibrant pink effect.
04 - Fill the face area with mini mozzarella balls, drained cottage cheese, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and cauliflower florets for a white color contrast.
05 - Place blueberries for eyes, a small carrot piece for the nose, and arrange chopped chives as whiskers.
06 - Refrigerate until ready to serve. Pair with crackers or vegetable sticks as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that requires zero cooking—just fresh ingredients and a little creativity
  • Your guests will remember it long after the last bite, especially if children are at your table
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so you're never left wondering if someone can enjoy it
  • The combination of textures—creamy, crunchy, juicy—keeps people coming back for more
02 -
  • The black olive outline is non-negotiable—I once thought I could skip it and just pile ingredients together, and it looked like abstract chaos rather than a bunny; the outline transforms everything
  • Drain your cottage cheese thoroughly, or excess moisture will weep across your white sections and muddy the colors you've worked to create
  • Prep all your ingredients before you begin assembling; this isn't a dish where you can dash around gathering things mid-creation, as the arrangement requires focus and presence
03 -
  • Chill all your ingredients beforehand so the platter stays fresh longer and textures remain crisp
  • Assemble this no more than 2 hours before serving to keep colors vibrant and textures at their best
  • Use a slight diagonal or angled presentation on your platter—it photographs beautifully and creates visual interest beyond a straight arrangement
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