Fruity Flower Garden Platter
A vibrant and attractive fruit platter, perfect for parties or a healthy snack, featuring a variety of colorful fruits arranged to resemble a flower garden.
Equipment
- Large serving platter
- Small cookie cutters (flower shapes)
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Small bowls for dips (optional)
Ingredients
Reds
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Watermelon
- Red Grapes
- Cherries
Oranges/Yellows
- Oranges
- Mandarins
- Cantaloupe
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Starfruit
Greens
- Green Grapes
- Kiwi
- Honeydew melon
- Green apple slices
Blues/Purples
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Purple grapes
Other
- Bananas slice right before serving
- Apples toss with a little lemon juice to prevent browning
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and cut a variety of fruits, focusing on those suitable for shaping like melons and pineapple.
Creating Flowers
- Use small cookie cutters to create flower shapes from melon or pineapple slices.
Arranging the Garden
- Arrange green grapes or kiwi slices on the platter to form "leaves" and "stems" as a garden base. Strategically place your fruit "flowers" around the platter and use blueberries or raspberries as flower centers for a contrasting pop of color.
Finishing Touches
- Fill any remaining spaces with other colorful whole berries or small fruit chunks to complete your vibrant garden scene.
Notes
For best results, prepare perishable fruits like bananas and apples just before serving to maintain freshness and prevent browning.