Exquisite Seasonal Fruit Platter
Brighten up your summer gatherings with this Exquisite Seasonal Fruit Platter, a stunning assembly of colorful fruits that are both refreshing and tantalizing. This beautifully laid-out tray can be customized with your choice of seasonal fruits, making it a versatile addition to any occasion. With a delightful combination of sweetness and tanginess, each bite brings a burst of flavor that is perfect for warm days or any festive event. Plus, it becomes even more enjoyable with delicious dipping sauces made from cream cheese and chocolate, elevating the experience to a new level!
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Servings
200
Calories
22
Ingredients
Ingredients
small pineapple
1 (halved and cored)
blueberries
1 pint (fresh)
grapes
1/2 lb (red or green, kept on vine)
small oranges
2 (sliced)
small grapefruit
1 (sliced)
blackberries
1 pint (fresh)
raspberries
1 pint (fresh)
fresh strawberries
1/2 lb (stemmed and sliced)
cherries
1/2 lb (whole)
small plums
2 (cored and sliced)
fresh apricots
2-3 (halved)
small red pears
1 (sliced)
kiwi
2 (peeled and sliced)
mango
1 (sliced)
dragon fruit
1/2 (sliced)
small green apple
1 (sliced)
cantaloupe
1/2 (peeled and sliced)
watermelon
1/2 (peeled and sliced)
cream cheese
4 ounces (softened)
marshmallow cream
1/2 cup (fluff)
heavy cream
1/2 cup (for dipping sauce)
chocolate chips
1/2 cup (for dipping sauce)
Instructions
1
Begin by selecting a large serving tray or baking sheet that can accommodate all your beautiful fruit. If desired, you can use two small bowls for sauces at the center.
2
Create a stunning fruit bowl by slicing a small pineapple in half crosswise. Carefully core the fruit, keeping the outer shell intact, and set the pineapple halves on the tray. Fill one half with blueberries or other small fruits.
3
Arrange larger fruits such as grapes (on the vine), sliced oranges, and grapefruit around your pineapple bowl.
4
Build layers by adding small mounds of delicate fruits like blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries to fill gaps and create height in your arrangement.
5
To keep apple slices, pear slices, and plums from browning, drizzle with lemon juice just before serving to maintain their enticing color.
6
Enhance the presentation by fanning out thin slices of strawberries in a decorative style and preparing kiwis into beautiful halves by making slits without cutting all the way through.
7
Add the playful touch of cookie-cut fruits by cutting out fun shapes from cantaloupe, watermelon, or honeydew. These will be your final additions to the platter.
8
Prepare the sauces: For the marshmallow cream, combine cream cheese and marshmallow fluff in a heat-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments until warmed, then stir until smooth. Serve slightly warm.
9
For the chocolate sauce, gently warm the heavy cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips, and let sit for 5 minutes before stirring until silky smooth.
10
Finally, place your dipping sauces in the bowls and enjoy the stunning array of flavors with family and friends!
Nutrition Information
8g
Fat
23g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Exquisite Seasonal Fruit Platter?
It is a stunning and refreshing assembly of colorful seasonal fruits that can be customized for any summer gathering or festive occasion.
What sauces are served with the fruit platter?
The platter is served with two delicious dipping sauces: a warm marshmallow cream sauce and a silky chocolate sauce.
How do I prevent apples and pears from browning?
To keep apple slices, pear slices, and plums from browning, drizzle them with lemon juice just before serving.
How many ingredients are in the Exquisite Seasonal Fruit Platter recipe?
There are a total of 22 ingredients used in this recipe, including various fruits and sauce components.
How do I prepare the pineapple bowl for the platter?
Slice a small pineapple in half crosswise, carefully core the fruit while keeping the outer shell intact, and place the halves on the tray.
What fruits are used as the 'cookie-cut' additions?
You can use cookie cutters to create fun shapes from cantaloupe, watermelon, or honeydew as final additions to the platter.
How is the marshmallow cream sauce made?
Combine 4 ounces of cream cheese and 1/2 cup of marshmallow fluff, microwave in 30-second increments until warm, and stir until smooth.
How do I make the chocolate dipping sauce?
Gently warm 1/2 cup of heavy cream until steaming, pour it over 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, let it sit for 5 minutes, and then stir until silky smooth.
What are the nutritional calories for this recipe?
Each serving contains approximately 200 calories.
How much fat is in one serving of the fruit platter?
There are 8 grams of fat per serving.
What is the carbohydrate content of this recipe?
The fruit platter contains 23 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
Does this recipe contain protein?
Yes, there is 1 gram of protein per serving.
Which berries are included in the platter?
The recipe includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and fresh strawberries.
How should the kiwis be prepared?
Kiwis should be peeled and sliced, or prepared into decorative halves by making slits without cutting all the way through.
How do I arrange grapes on the platter?
Grapes should be kept on the vine and arranged around the pineapple bowl.
What decorative technique is used for strawberries?
Thin slices of strawberries should be fanned out in a decorative style.
What types of citrus are featured on the tray?
The platter includes sliced small oranges and a sliced small grapefruit.
Are stone fruits included in the recipe?
Yes, the recipe uses cherries, small plums, and fresh apricots.
How do I create height in the fruit arrangement?
Build layers by adding small mounds of delicate fruits like blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries to fill gaps.
What should I use as the base for the platter?
A large serving tray or a baking sheet is recommended to accommodate all the fruit and sauce bowls.
How much cream cheese is needed for the sauce?
The recipe requires 4 ounces of softened cream cheese.
What type of pears are used?
The recipe specifically calls for one small red pear, sliced.
Is dragon fruit used in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 1/2 of a sliced dragon fruit.
How many apricots are needed?
The recipe calls for 2 to 3 fresh apricots, halved.
What is the first step in assembling the platter?
The first step is selecting a large serving tray or baking sheet and optionally placing two small bowls for sauces in the center.
How much watermelon and cantaloupe are used?
The recipe uses 1/2 of a peeled and sliced cantaloupe and 1/2 of a peeled and sliced watermelon.
What should I fill the pineapple shell with?
One half of the pineapple shell should be filled with blueberries or other small fruits.
What kind of apple is recommended for the platter?
One small green apple, sliced, is recommended.
What are some tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include fruit platter, seasonal fruits, summer, party food, healthy snacks, and dessert.
How much chocolate and heavy cream are used for the dipping sauce?
The sauce uses 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.