Sacred and Immaculate Heart Veggie and Fruit Platters

While you can’t go wrong with a heart-shaped cake or jello mold (well, scratch that, you CAN definitely go wrong with a heart-shaped jello mold, but it will still be fine), sometimes you want a healthy feast day food option. These fun platters can be made to any size, for
a few or a crowd. My first exposure to them was when a friend brought a couple to a party we hosted, and they were a bit hit. They can be made with any red/orange/yellow fruits and veggies you prefer.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is depicted as a flaming heart, usually surrounded by a crown of thorns, with a cross on the top, and it is often bleeding from a wound in the side. The Immaculate Heart of Mary is traditionally also on fire, surrounded by a crown of flowers rather than thorns, and is usually shown pierced by a sword.