Halloween Fruit Figures

Ways to vary it

• You can swap the honeydew for watermelon if you want the shapes to look more naturally spooky and red. The flesh is firmer so the cookie cutters press through even more cleanly.
• If you want to skip the food colouring, a spoonful of raspberry jam stirred into the finished dip gives it a pinkish tint and a slightly sharper flavour.
• For older kids or adults, a tiny pinch of chilli flakes stirred into the dip before serving adds a little heat that works surprisingly well with the white chocolate and fruit.

Storage & leftovers

The dip keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days in a sealed jar. It will firm up when cold, so just set it in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes and stir before serving. The cut melon is best eaten the same day as it gets watery fast, and the berries will keep overnight but are softer by the next morning.

What to serve with it

This works well on a Halloween party table alongside other finger foods like popcorn or pretzels. The dip also doubles as a sauce for plain crackers if you need to stretch it a bit further.