Description
Delight in a colorful Christmas tree fruit platter, a refreshing centerpiece that brings festive cheer to your holiday gatherings. Perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium watermelon or cantaloupe (cut into triangular slices)
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 cup pineapple, chopped
- Bamboo skewers
- Star-shaped cookie cutter (for melon stars)
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Gather Your Supplies: Lay out all your ingredients on a clean surface.
- 2. Prepare the Base: Slice the chosen melon into thick triangular shapes resembling a Christmas tree. Use the star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out stars from the melon for decoration.
- 3. Cut Up Your Fruits: Chop strawberries, kiwi, grapes, and pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
- 4. Assemble Your Tree: Take one skewer at a time. Start layering fruits from bottom to top: begin with larger pieces of melon and finish with smaller items like grapes.
- 5. Add Finishing Touches: Arrange the assembled skewers upright on your serving platter or in a tall glass for presentation.
- 6. Garnish: Sprinkle mint leaves around the platter for added freshness and visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 skewer (80g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Customize your fruit selection based on seasonal availability. - For extra flavor, consider drizzling honey over the platter or serving yogurt on the side. - Prepare shortly before serving to maintain freshness and color vibrancy.