# Components:
→ 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 options)
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)
# Method:
01 - Toss lamb cubes with olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, black 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 the lamb on all sides until browned and cooked to desired doneness, about 7 to 10 minutes total. Let rest for 5 minutes.
02 - Whip together cream cheese, ricotta, crème fraîche, and salt in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Use a piping bag or spoon to shape the mixture into cloud forms on parchment paper or directly on the serving board. Garnish with edible sprinkles if desired.
03 - Place bowls of hummus and tzatziki on the board. Arrange the cheese clouds to resemble clouds in the sky. Distribute lamb bites on skewers or toothpicks across the board. Fill remaining spaces with crackers, vegetables, grapes, and blueberries. Cluster mini meringues and white chocolate truffles for added cloud effect. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and edible flowers.
04 - Present immediately, inviting guests to assemble their own bites.
