# 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)
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 to 10 white chocolate truffles
→ Garnish
24 - Fresh mint leaves
25 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a bowl, coat lamb cubes with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Let marinate at least 20 minutes. Heat grill pan or skillet to medium-high and sear lamb, turning, until browned and cooked through, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
02 - Beat whipped cream cheese, ricotta, crème fraîche, and salt in a medium bowl until mixture is light and airy. Using a piping bag or spoon, shape onto parchment paper or directly on serving board as cloud-like forms. Garnish with optional edible sprinkles.
03 - Place bowls of hummus and tzatziki onto the board. Arrange cheese clouds artistically to mimic clouds. Distribute lamb bites on skewers throughout. Fill empty spaces with crackers, vegetables, grapes, and blueberries. Add clusters of mini meringues and white chocolate truffles for added visual effect. Finish with fresh mint leaves and optional edible flowers.
04 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to create personalized bites from the variety of elements offered.
