Baby in Bloom Fruit Platter (Printer View)

Colorful fresh fruit arranged with a creamy honey-yogurt dip, ideal for festive spring occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 cup seedless grapes, red and/or green
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into small wedges or chunks
05 - 1 cup cantaloupe or honeydew, balled or cubed
06 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
07 - 1 orange, peeled and segmented
08 - 1 apple, sliced and brushed with lemon juice to prevent browning
09 - Edible flowers, mint leaves, or baby's breath for garnish, optional

→ Yogurt Dip

10 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
11 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Zest of 1 lemon, optional

# Method Steps:

01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull, peel, and slice each item as specified, ensuring uniform sizing for visual appeal and even serving portions.
02 - On a large round or oval platter, arrange fruit in concentric circles or flower design, alternating colors for visual vibrancy. Position orange slices and kiwi at center to resemble flower core, then fan strawberries, grapes, pineapple, and melon outward as petals.
03 - In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour yogurt dip into a small serving bowl and place in center or alongside the platter for convenient access.
05 - Decorate the platter with fresh mint leaves or edible flowers for festive presentation and enhanced visual interest.
06 - Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve for up to 2 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you hired a fancy caterer, but your hands did all the work and your wallet stayed happy.
  • Every single bite tastes like spring, and it works whether you're feeding three people or thirty.
  • You can prep it in your pajamas twenty minutes before guests arrive and still feel completely put-together.
02 -
  • Wet fruit will absolutely destroy your careful arrangement, so dry everything with a kitchen towel like you're handling something precious.
  • That yogurt dip will separate if you make it too far in advance, so mix it no more than a few hours before serving unless you want a watery situation.
  • Apples and bananas turn brown because they're dramatic, so unless you're eating them immediately, skip them or you'll spend the whole party apologizing for browning fruit.
03 -
  • Make this platter the morning-of if you can; fruit oxidizes and loses its peppy appearance if you prep it too far ahead, so resist the urge to be perfect the night before.
  • Use a melon baller if you own one and want to feel fancy, but honestly cubes and chunks look equally delicious and require way less arm strength.
  • Set out small forks or toothpicks nearby because people will ask, and providing them shows you actually thought this through.
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