Fresh Fruit Platter

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Updated 2024

Everyone loves a fruit tray, and this fresh fruit board is perfect for everything from baby showers to office parties. It’s super easy and uber customizable, the only thing to keep in mind is that you choose fresh, pretty, unblemished fruit. Plus you can keep it interesting with different shapes and fruit cuts: Use a melon baller and serve juicy melon balls in a bowl, cut oranges into half-moons, and serve kiwis in sliced rounds–you get the idea.

The other key part of this fruit platter are the dips! My Chocolate Hazelnut Dip is super easy and delicious. Whether you make your own or buy something tasty from the store, everyone loves a good dip. Plus, they make your board look pretty and professional.

For other fresh ideas, check out my:

• Smoothie Bowl Toppings Board
• Yogurt Toppings Board
• Oatmeal Toppings Bar
• Burrata & Citrus Salad
• Rainbow Board
• Fruit & Avocado Board
• Vegan Cheese Board
• Crudite Platter

Seasonal Fruit Boards

Below is a list of fruits that will make an amazing spread. However, it’s alway best to use fruit that’s in season where ever you are–trust me, it tastes much better that way (and it’s better for the environment), even if it’s available out of season!

How To Make a Party Fruit Tray

Produce

• Oranges, sliced into half-moons

• Grapes, on the vine 

• Pineapple, sliced into half-moons and quarter-moons

• Strawberries

• Blackberries 

• Raspberries 

• Bing Cherries 

• Rainier Cherries 

• Kiwi, sliced into rounds 

• Watermelon, cut into triangles 

• Cantaloupe, balled

Dips

• Strawberry yogurt

• Chocolate Fruit Dip, store-bought or homemade (check out my recipe!)

Garnish

• Coconut flakes

Put It All Together

• First, add the cantaloupe balls to a medium bowl and place on the center of the board. Then add dips and coconut flakes to separate small bowls and place on the board to anchor it. 

• Start by fanning kiwi rounds around 2 of the bowls. Then add strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries in separate sections. 

• Add the bigger items, like watermelon, oranges, pineapple half-moons, and grapes around the edge of the board.

• Fill in the rest of the board with cherries and pineapple quarter-moons, being careful to keep like colors separate.

• Garnish the chocolate dip with coconut flakes and enjoy!

Fruit Plate Dips

Whether you want different dips or more dips (I get it), try these out! 

• Nutella

• Honey

• Your favorite icing

• Vanilla Greek yogurt

• Whipped cream

• Challenge Butter Dessert Snack Spreads (use this coupon)

• Whipped Ricotta (check out my recipe!)

• Chocolate Hazelnut Fruit Dip (check out my recipe!)

• Cream Cheese Fruit Dip – recipe from MyBakingAddiction

• Classic Marshmallow Fruit Dip – recipe from TheStayatHomeChef

• Mascarpone Fruit Dip – recipe from Julie Blanner

Show Me Your Fruit Boards

I hope this post inspires you to make a fresh fruit tray. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the beautiful snacks and sweets you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share! 

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