A whimsical safari platter combining animal crackers, fresh fruit clusters, and creamy dips for festive occasions.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Crackers
01 - 2 cups animal crackers (classic or frosted varieties)
→ Fresh Fruit
02 - 1 cup green grapes
03 - 1 cup red grapes
04 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
05 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
06 - 1 cup apple slices (dip in lemon water to prevent browning)
07 - 1 cup blueberries
→ Dips
08 - 1 cup vanilla yogurt
09 - ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)
10 - ½ cup peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
→ Treats & Garnishes
11 - ½ cup mini marshmallows
12 - ½ cup colorful candy-coated chocolates (optional)
13 - ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional for grass effect)
14 - ½ cup pretzel sticks (for logs)
# How to Make It:
01 - Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Position animal crackers in clusters across a large serving board to resemble a safari landscape.
03 - Create jungles and savannas by grouping grapes, pineapple chunks, strawberries, apple slices, and blueberries around the crackers.
04 - Place vanilla yogurt, chocolate hazelnut spread, and peanut or sunflower seed butter in small bowls and distribute them as watering holes on the board.
05 - Scatter mini marshmallows and colorful candy-coated chocolates over the board for decorative effect.
06 - Use shredded coconut to simulate grass and arrange pretzel sticks as logs or pathways throughout the display.
07 - Ensure all components are within easy reach for children and serve immediately.
