Description
Impress your guests with this stunning Baby in Bloom Fruit Platter, a colorful and refreshing display of assorted fruits arranged like a blooming flower. Paired with a creamy yogurt dip, this dish is as delicious as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
Scale
Assorted Fruits:
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup seedless grapes, red and/or green
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup pineapple, cut into small wedges or chunks
- 1 cup cantaloupe or honeydew, balled or cubed
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 apple, sliced, brushed with lemon juice to prevent browning
For Garnish:
- Edible flowers, mint leaves, or baby’s breath
Yogurt Dip:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull, peel, and slice as needed according to fruit type.
- Arrange fruit in bloom pattern: On a large round or oval platter, arrange fruit in concentric circles alternating colors. Position orange slices and kiwi at center to resemble flower core, then fan out strawberries, grapes, pineapple, and melon as petals.
- Prepare yogurt dip: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Set dip on platter: Pour yogurt dip into a small bowl and position in the center or alongside the arranged fruit platter.
- Garnish and serve: Decorate the platter with fresh mint leaves or edible flowers for a festive presentation. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Notes
- This platter is best served fresh for optimal flavor and appearance.
- Feel free to customize the fruit selection based on personal preferences or seasonal availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 3mg