Tender lamb bites, airy cheese clouds, fresh vegetables, and sweet bites arranged for festive gatherings.
# 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 - 0.5 tsp salt
06 - 0.25 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 - 0.25 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 needed)
16 - 1 cup baby carrots, peeled
17 - 1 cup cucumber rounds
18 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
20 - 0.5 cup green grapes
21 - 0.5 cup blueberries
→ Sweet Treats
22 - 12 mini meringues
23 - 8–10 white chocolate truffles
→ Garnish
24 - Fresh mint leaves
25 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Method:
01 - In a bowl, toss lamb cubes with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Marinate for at least 20 minutes. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and sear lamb cubes on all sides until browned and cooked to desired doneness, approximately 7 to 10 minutes total. Let rest for 5 minutes.
02 - Beat whipped cream cheese, ricotta, crème fraîche, and salt in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Using a piping bag or spoon, form cloud shapes 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 fluffy cheese clouds artistically to resemble clouds. Insert lamb bites onto skewers or toothpicks and position them throughout. Fill remaining spaces with crackers, vegetables, grapes, and blueberries. Add clusters of mini meringues and white chocolate truffles to enhance the cloud effect. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and edible flowers if using.
04 - Present immediately, inviting guests to create their own selections.
