Tender lamb, fluffy cheese, fresh veggies, and sweet accents combined for an elegant grazing experience.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 cheese
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)
16 - 1 cup peeled baby carrots
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)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Combine lamb cubes with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Marinate for at least 20 minutes. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and sear lamb cubes until browned and cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes total. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
02 - In a medium bowl, whip together cream cheese, ricotta, crème fraîche, and salt until light and fluffy. Using a piping bag or spoon, shape the mixture into cloud forms on parchment paper or directly on the serving board. Garnish with edible sprinkles if desired.
03 - Arrange bowls of hummus and tzatziki on the board. Place the cheese clouds to resemble clouds in the sky. Skewer lamb bites on toothpicks and distribute evenly. Fill remaining space with crackers, vegetables, grapes, and blueberries. Cluster mini meringues and white chocolate truffles for additional cloud effect. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and edible flowers as preferred.
04 - Present immediately, inviting guests to create their own servings.
