Save A festive and vibrant fruit platter shaped like a Christmas tree, featuring fresh kiwi slices and raspberries for a healthy, eye-catching holiday treat.
This fruit plate has become a fun tradition at our holiday gatherings, bringing smiles and healthy options for everyone.
Ingredients
- Fruit: 6 ripe kiwis peeled and sliced into rounds 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 small mandarin orange peeled and separated into segments (for tree trunk and star)
- Garnish (optional): 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (for snow) Fresh mint leaves (for decoration)
Instructions
- Arrange kiwi slices:
- Arrange the kiwi slices in overlapping rows on a large serving platter to create a Christmas tree shape, starting with a wide base and narrowing towards the top.
- Add raspberries:
- Place raspberries evenly throughout the tree to resemble ornaments.
- Create tree topper:
- Use a mandarin orange segment or a small star-shaped slice of mango or pineapple as the tree topper.
- Form tree trunk:
- Position a couple of mandarin orange segments at the bottom to represent the tree trunk.
- Sprinkle coconut:
- Sprinkle shredded coconut over the tree to mimic snow, if desired.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves for added color and aroma.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Save Our family loves gathering around this plate, sharing stories and enjoying the festive presentation every holiday season.
Variations
Try adding different fruits like blueberries or pomegranate seeds to customize your tree and add more colors.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a side of vanilla yogurt or chocolate dip for extra indulgence and fun dipping options.
Storage Tips
Cover and refrigerate the fruit plate if not serving immediately. Best consumed within a day for optimal freshness.
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This vibrant fruit plate adds a fun and healthy twist to your holiday celebrations, perfect for all ages.
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits are used for the tree shape?
Peeled kiwi slices form the tree layers, with raspberries placed as decorative accents. Mandarin segments create the trunk and star topper.
- → How can I make the star topper?
Use a small star-shaped slice of mango or pineapple, or a mandarin segment, positioned at the top of the fruit tree.
- → Can I add other fruits for decoration?
Yes, blueberries, pomegranate seeds, or sliced strawberries can be added as additional colorful accents.
- → Is there a garnish to mimic snow?
Lightly sprinkle shredded coconut over the fruit arrangement to create a snow-like effect.
- → What serving suggestions complement the fruit plate?
Serve with vanilla yogurt or chocolate dip on the side for added indulgence and variety.