Easy Fruit Tray

5 from 7 votes

Always one of the most brilliant and beautiful platters the Fruit Tray is exploding with the freshest sweet produce that your guests will love. They're easy to make and I've included endless fruit tray ideas to cater yours towards your next party or holiday.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 206kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

Handheld Mixer

Ingredients

1 lb Red Seedless Grapes
2 medium Apples sliced into wedges and cored
1 pint Strawberries
1 Pineapple sliced into rings
1 pint Blueberries

Fruit Dip

4 ounces Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
2 tablespoons Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla

Instructions

Wash and prep the fruit. Many fruits such as strawberries will only need to be washed, but some fruits such as apples and pineapples will need to be sliced too. Arrange all the fruits near you once prepped.
Arrange the platter. Start by placing the dip bowl on your platter, which can be in the center or off to the side. If making a shape such as a flag you can place it to the side. Place any decorative fruit around the dip bowl to fill it in. Then arrange the larger pieces of fruit next. From there fill in the remaining space with smaller fruits such as blueberries.
Prepare the dip. Beat the cream cheese until smooth and then sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder on top. Continue to beat until fully mixed. Add the milk and vanilla and beat until all the ingredients are incorporated.
Add to the tray. Finish off the tray by spooning the dip into the bowl on the platter.

Notes

Keep some extra fruit stored in your fridge. You'll be surprised how quickly the fruit will disappear, which is why I recommend having some additional cut or prepared fruit stored in the fridge for filling your platter back up.
When using grapes keep a couple or a small bunch on the vine. Keeping 3 or more grapes on the vine makes them easier to pick up and also keeps them from rolling all over your appetizer plate.
If you'd like to use bananas or apples on your platter slice them and toss them with pineapple juice or lemon juice to prevent browning.
Garnish your tray. Slice some kiwi, and star fruit, or sprinkle some pomegranate seeds on top for a beautiful garnish. Fresh mint also adds a vibrant touch.
Set some toothpicks beside your platter so guests can easily skewer the fruits they like and then dip them into the dip.

Storage Information

Make-Ahead Instructions: To make this platter ahead of when you plan on serving it arrange it according to the recipe directions and then cover it tightly with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge. Don't place the dip into the bowl until ready to serve instead keep it stored in a separate air-tight container.
Storage Information: If you have any leftovers separate the fruits into different containers as well as place the dip in its own container. Keep everything stored in the fridge for up to 4 days (except for bananas) and then re-arrange your platter when ready to serve it again.

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