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Instead of real flowers, try this delightful Fancy Fruit Platter shaped like an edible bouquet.
It’s simple to make and doubles as a fun appetizer, snack, or dessert for everything from brunches to weddings.
When hosting any type of gathering, I almost always include some sort of assortment of fruit, like my tropical fruit platter, watermelon platter, or fruit medley. However, this fancy fruit platter is one version that is requested again and again.
Featuring a collection of kiwi, mango, cantaloupe, watermelon, and strawberries cut to look like flowers with chocolate stems, it always looks impressive but is secretly quick to prepare. Even better, it’s simple to customize with any fruit I have on hand.
Serving Suggestion
Try adding fresh mint or basil leaves to the chocolate stems before they set.
I typically serve it on a cutting board or oval-shaped tray as is, but it’s also delicious with ice cream. It’s the perfect arrangement to surprise your loved ones for anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or other special occasions!
Fancy Fruit Platter Ingredients
- Strawberries: You’ll need larger, bright red, and firm strawberries that are big enough to shape.
- Watermelon: Seedless works best here, but use what you have.
- Kiwi: Firm and bright green.
- Cantaloupe: Make sure the melon is completely round, with no visible bruises, and slightly soft at the top.
- Mango: Look for a ripe mango with slight give.
- Dark chocolate: To make the chocolate stems. I use a chocolate with 55% cocoa solids. White chocolate sprinkled with matcha would be fun, too.
- Candy eyes and sprinkles: To add the final details. You can omit both.
How to Make a Fancy Fruit Platter
- Make the fruit flowers: Slice the fruit and cut out 6 petals and one small round center for each flower.
- Pipe the chocolate stems: Melt the chocolate, place it in a piping tool or bag, and pipe the stems on parchment paper. Allow to set.
- Assemble: Arrange the fruit flowers and chocolate stems on a platter or board.
- Final details: Top with candy eyes, sprinkle mouths, and shape the mango bee.
Recipe Tip
Feel free to use a flower cookie cutter to save time.
Possible Variations
- White or pink dragonfruit
- Pineapple
- Guava
- Papaya
- Any melon
- Figs
- Golden kiwi
- Yellow watermelon
Mix n’ Match
You can mix n’ match the fruits using different colored petals and centers.
How to Store Leftovers
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy them within 1 day. Be sure to remove the candy eyes before storing.
FAQs
Sure, spoon melted white chocolate blobs onto parchment paper, then top with black round sprinkles or dark chocolate pupils. Even sesame seeds can work.
You can make it a few hours in advance, cover it in plastic wrap, and store it in the fridge. Keep the chocolate spaced apart from the fruit, and wait to top with candy eyes and sprinkle mouths until serving.
It helps to dab the fruit with a paper towel to remove excess moisture before assembly.
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Fancy Fruit Platter
Ingredients
- 4 strawberries
- 1 slice watermelon
- 2 kiwis
- 1 slice cantaloupe
- 2 slices mango
- 33 mini candy eyes
- 50 grams dark chocolate
- curved sprinkles
Instructions
- Slice the fruit into equally thick pieces.
- Cut 6 petals and 1 round center for each flower you make.
- Melt the dark chocolate.
- Once the chocolate has cooled down a bit, add it to a piping utensil or bag, and pipe out the stems onto parchment paper. You can add a few chocolate leaf details, too.
- When the chocolate has set, arrange the flowers and top with candy eyes and a curved sprinkle for the mouth.
- To make the bee, use a small petal cutter and mango. For the wings, I used a metal straw and for the stripes a tiny bit of plum peel (you can use chocolate too). Top with a small candy eye.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
