Pin it 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 colorful fruit plate is a delight to prepare and share during the festive season, bringing a fresh twist to holiday snacks.
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:
- 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.
- Decorate:
- Place raspberries evenly throughout the tree to resemble ornaments.
- Topper:
- Use a mandarin orange segment or a small star-shaped slice of mango or pineapple as the tree topper.
- Trunk:
- Position a couple of mandarin orange segments at the bottom to represent the tree trunk.
- Snow:
- 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.
Pin it This dish is always a hit at family gatherings bringing smiles and holiday cheer with every bite.
Required Tools
Large serving platter sharp knife cutting board small cookie cutter (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains no common allergens If serving with dips check for dairy nut or soy allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 85 Total Fat 0.5 g Carbohydrates 21 g Protein 1 g per serving
Pin it This delightful fruit plate adds a festive and healthy touch to any holiday table making healthy eating joyful.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I shape the fruit arrangement into a Christmas tree?
Arrange the kiwi slices in overlapping rows starting with a wide base and narrowing towards the top to mimic a tree shape.
- → What can I use for the tree topper and trunk?
Use mandarin orange segments or a star-shaped mango or pineapple slice for the topper, and mandarin pieces for the trunk.
- → Can I add other fruits to the platter?
Yes, blueberries, pomegranate seeds, or sliced strawberries make excellent additional ornaments.
- → Is there a way to make the fruit look like it has snow?
Sprinkle shredded coconut over the fruit to create a snow-like effect.
- → How should I serve this fruit plate?
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready. It pairs well with vanilla yogurt or chocolate dips.