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A fruit platter is an elegant appetizer for any party, especially for the holidays! My Christmas fruit platter is shaped like a wreath and made with red fruit. The presentation is gorgeous and will be a hit at your Christmas party!
Also, check out my tips for creating a beautiful fruit platter and a fruit and cheese platter, and save my easy crudité platter for some fresh veggies.
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Pin ItJust like my holiday wreath cookies, this Christmas wreath fruit platter is so festive! It’s great for your holiday table, and with its stunning colors and healthy options, it’s a dish that pleases both the eye and the palate.
I’m planning my annual girls’ holiday party and can’t wait to add this edible Christmas wreath to the menu! I love a seasonal appetizer that is beautiful but also healthy and delicious.
A Christmas Wreath Fruit Platter
- This platter makes a beautiful centerpiece for your Christmas table and will impress your guests.
- It’s a good balance to all the sugary Christmas treats.
- Creating a fruit platter is a no-cook recipe, making it a straightforward dish to pull together for your party.
Fruits for a Christmas Fruit Platter
Berries: Red berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and cranberries
Tropical Fruit: Dragonfruit, green kiwi, or pineapples add a tropical flair to the platter, which is excellent in the winter.
Apple and Pears: Slice these and add a little lemon juice so they won’t brown.
Juicy Grapes: Green grapes or red grapes are great to add height and texture.
Citrus: Blood orange gives the platter some citrus and a beautiful color.
6 Steps to Creating a Wreath Fruit Platter
- Begin by washing and drying all of your fruit thoroughly.
- Cut the red apples and pears into thin slices, removing seeds or stems. Add lemon juice over them to prevent them from browning.
- Carefully slice the dragon fruit into slices or star shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Arrange the red grapes around the edge of a circular platter to create a base for your wreath.
- Layer the red apples, pears, dragon fruit stars, and sugared cranberries in a circular shape on top of the grapes to create your wreath.
- Garnish with sprigs of mint or rosemary for a festive touch.
Fresh Fruit By Color
If you want to make a red and green fruit wreath, here is a list of fruits by color. I also love
Red Fruit
strawberries, raspberries, red grapes, cherries, pomegranates, cranberries, watermelon cut into holiday shapes, blood oranges, plums, figs, red apples, red pears, dragonfruit stars, ruby red grapefruit, and even small tomatoes for a fun pop of color.
Green Fruit
use green grapes, kiwi, honeydew melon cut into festive shapes, green apples, pears, and green plums. You can also add avocados, starfruit cut into stars, green figs (fresh or dried), and a few slices of lime for a bright, zesty touch.
Pair it with a Fruit Dip
Caramel sauce, homemade fruit dip, or chocolate sauce are all great dipping options. Pair with Greek yogurt or honey for a sweet and tangy twist.
Eden’s Tip
Choose fresh, ripe, in-season fruit with vibrant colors.
Avoid bruised or overripe fruit that won’t hold up well.
Mix different shapes and sizes for visual interest.
Add greenery like mint or rosemary for a festive touch.
Arrange the fruit so it overlaps naturally for a full look.
Create fun holiday shapes like a wreath, tree, or star.
Combine red and green fruits for a classic Christmas color palette.
Use small cookie cutters to make stars or hearts from melons or dragonfruit.
Balance textures by mixing juicy fruits with firm ones like apples or pears.
Christmas Fruit Platter FAQs
Seasonal winter fruit works well. We also like using red fruit such as red grapes, raspberries, strawberries, and cranberries. You can add other festive fruits like dragonfruit cut into star shapes, apple slices, and red pears.
Mix in some dried fruits for texture. Remember to add some greenery on top with sprigs of mint or rosemary for that holiday touch. Pair it with a chocolate, honey, or fruit dip for a sweet and tangy twist.
Strawberries
Raspberries
Cranberries
Red grapes
Dragonfruit
Apples
Red pears
Clementines or mandarins
Pomegranate seeds
Figs (dried or fresh)
There are many creative ways to serve a Christmas fruit platter. As discussed above, you can arrange the fruit in a wreath shape or create a centerpiece using skewers and arrange the fruit like kabobs.
Another option is to develop individual fruit cups using clear plastic cups and layering different fruits with whipped cream or yogurt for a festive touch.
You can also use cookie cutters to cut the fruit into various shapes and create a fun and colorful display. Let your imagination run wild, and have fun with it!
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I hope you enjoy this wreath fruit platter and that it makes a beautiful presentation in your home! If you make this, please leave a review and a star rating!
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Christmas Fruit Platter
Ingredients
- 2 large red apples, sliced
- 1/2 pint raspberries
- 3 bunches red grapes
- 1 pint strawberries , slices
- 1 large dragonfruit , sliced
- 2 large pomegranates
- 5 ounces cranberries, fresh or sugared
- 10 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Begin by washing and drying all of your fruit thoroughly.
- Cut the red apples and pears into thin slices, removing seeds or stems. Add lemon juice over them to prevent them from browning.
- Carefully slice the dragon fruit into slices or star shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Arrange the red grapes around the edge of a circular platter to create a base for your wreath.
- Layer the red apples, pears, dragon fruit stars, and sugared cranberries in a circular shape on top of the grapes to create your wreath.
- Garnish with sprigs of mint or rosemary for a festive touch.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I make this every year for my holiday party!