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Fruit Platter

May 28, 2025 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · Leave a Comment

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Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegan
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Follow all our tips to learn how to make the best fruit platter. A big wooden board filled with your favourite fresh fruits and a creamy dip to dunk them all in, and ready in under 10 minutes.

A large round platter of different fruit with a bowl of creamy dip.

If we are having friends round for brunch, or the kids have a few friends round and we want a really colourful snack/dessert, then fruit platters are always our go-to.

Easy to adapt with whatever fruit you have or what is in season and there is something for everyone.

Follow all our tips and tricks for making it look presentable, how to keep a fruit platter as fresh as possible and what to serve it with.

If you are looking for some other serving board recipes, why not try our Greek Meze Board, Vegetarian Charcuterie Board or Grazing Platter?

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  • Why You Will Love It
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Variations
  • How To Make A Fruit Platter - Step By Step
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Storage
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Fruit Recipes
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Why You Will Love It

  • Quick and easy - This takes less than 10 minutes to throw together.
  • Adaptable - Literally anything goes when it comes to a fruit platter.
  • A great way to introduce new fruit - If your kids are a little bit funny with new fruits, this is a great way to introduce new ones alongside all their favourites.
  • Crowd pleaser - A big fruit tray always goes down well at a party.

Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Melon - We used a mixture of gala, cantelope and watermelon.
  • Berries - We used raspberries, blueberries and strawberries. But blackberries or cherries would work too, or add cranberries for a festive twist.
  • Tropical fruit - Pineapple, Mango, Passionfruit and Kiwi add a tropical twist to this. Dragonfruit would look amazing, as would persimmon or figs.
  • Grapes - These are a good way to bulk out a fruit platter, as they are usually quite cheap. Make sure the grapes are seedless.

Variations

Citrus - Some slices of orange, lemon and lime would be a nice addition and not only do they add lots of colour, but they are hydrating too.

Apples and Pears - These add a nice crunch and they are also for dipping in the fruit dip we have served ours with. They will start to brown once cut though, so cut them up just before serving and toss them in a little lemon juice to slow down the browning.

Dried fruit - This is a good addition for the winter months when there isn't as many options for ripe fresh fruit. Pitted dates are nice because they are big, but you could also scatter some dried cranberries, raisins, apricots and mango.

Canned fruit - If you don't have much choice for fresh and ripe fruit, then you could add in some canned fruit like peaches and pears. But this isn't very easy to pick up, so not really suitable for serving at a party.

Herbs - This is more for presentation, but in colder months, we like adding a few sprigs of rosemary or thyme to the platter. In summer, then fresh mint goes well.

Edible flowers - Not just for presentation, as they are edible, but these will make your platter really pretty and will really wow your guests.

Nuts - For some added crunchy texture, why not add some nuts? They may get lost amongst the fruit though, so put them in little pots.

How To Make A Fruit Platter - Step By Step

A wooden serving board with a small bowl of creamy dip in the centre.
  1. Step 1: Place any dip you are using in the centre of the board.
Various fruit added to the board surrounding the dip.
  1. Step 2: Build your fruit platter around it.

Serving Suggestions

For this fruit platter idea, we added a big bowl of Cream Cheese Fruit Dip.It is so easy to make, but just takes your fruit board to the next level!

Something a little more indulgent? Make our Chocolate Fruit Dip or add our Chocolate Sauce as a dip.

Red and green grapes, raspberries and sliced kiwi next to a bowl of creamy dip.

Storage

Store: A fruit platter is best made on the day you are going to serve it. You can make it in advance though, and cover it in cling film and keep it in the fridge.

Make in advance: If you do need to make this in advance, then you can wash and cut all the fruit and keep them in separate air tight containers in the fridge for 3 days and then assemble it when you need to.

Extra Tips

  • Make sure that you use a really good mixture of colours, texture and flavours to make a fruit plate.
  • Fresh fruit is always the best to use here. Using ripe and seasonal fruit will ensure that it has the best flavour and texture.
  • One fruit we wouldn't recommend adding is banana, as it will go very brown and mushy quickly.
  • Make sure to wash and pat down all your fruit before serving.
  • You could use vegetable/cookie cutters to cut out pretty shapes to make it look more presentable too.
  • Make sure to serve a little empty bowl along side it, for your guests to add stalks, peel, stones etc.
A strawberry being dipped into tome cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to do with leftovers

The best way to serve a fruit platter is it piled high, as it looks beautiful that way. If you have a lot left over, then divide it in between bags and freeze for smoothies. Why not try our Make Ahead Smoothie Bags?

How much fruit do I need?

This depends on how many people you are serving and what else you are serving it with, as you don't want a lot of waste. We would recommend 150g of fruit per person.

What board should I use?

We have a huge selection of wooden boards, as we entertain a lot. So if you do too, just pick the size that is suitable for the amount of people you are serving. Why not look at this selection of Wooden Boards.

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Recipe

A fruit platter on a wooden surface.

Fruit Platter

By: Dannii Martin
Follow our simple tips to craft a beautiful fruit platter. Ideal for entertaining friends or a delightful dessert for kids.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Party Food
Cuisine: British
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Total: 10 minutes mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Allergens:
No Common Allergens

Ingredients

  • 100 g (0.75 cups) Raspberries
  • 230 g (1.66 cups) Strawberries
  • 150 g (1 cups) Blueberries
  • 275 g (1.66 cups) Mango - chunks
  • 400 g (2.66 cups) Grapes
  • 600 g (2.5 cups) Melon
  • 250 g (1.5 cups) Pineapple
  • 2 Kiwi fruit - sliced
  • 2 Passion fruit - halved

Instructions

  • Place any dip you are using in the centre of the board.
  • Build your fruit platter around it.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure that you use a really good mixture of colours, texture and flavours to make a fruit plate. You want to aim for a rainbow of colour.
  • Fresh fruit is always the best to use here. Using ripe and seasonal fruit will ensure that it has the best flavour and texture.
  • One fruit we wouldn't recommend adding is banana, as it will go very brown and mushy quickly.
  • Make sure to wash and pat down all your fruit before serving.
  • You could use vegetable/cookie cutters to cut out pretty shapes to make it look more presentable too.
  • Make sure to serve a little empty bowl along side it, for your guests to add stalks, peel, stones etc.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 3267IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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