How to Make a Fruit Platter

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How to Make a Fruit Platter

Learn how to make a beautiful fruit platter with simple tips and fun ideas for styling. Perfect for parties, this colorful tray is easy to assemble and always a hit.

Prep Time25

Cook Time0

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Author: Eden

Cost: $25

Ingredients

1 cup strawberries sliced
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup blackberries
1/2 cup raspberries
10 slices watermelon
2 oranges sliced
1 cup pineapple cut into chunks
1/2 dragon fruit optional
1/2 pound grapes
2 kiwi skin removed and sliced

Instructions

First, place small dipping bowls for fruit dip, caramel, or berries on the platter.
Next, add more oversized items to the platter, like watermelons and grapes. Keep grapes on the vine for extra height and to ensure they don’t roll off the tray.
Add slices of oranges, apples, and chunks of pineapple. If you have the room, place a few small piles, separated, on the platter. If you’re using a round platter, use the shape of the plate to guide where you add the fruit.
Then, layer in smaller items like sliced kiwi and berries.
Tuck in garnishes like fresh mint and edible flowers around the platter.

Notes

Storage Tips
• Store sliced fruit in airtight containers for up to 3 days
• Keep fruits separate to avoid sogginess or stains
• Add a paper towel to berry containers to absorb moisture
• Use lemon or pineapple juice on apples and pears to prevent browning

Serving Ideas
• Pair with yogurt fruit dip.
• Add chocolate-covered strawberries for a sweet touch

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