Pin A festive and vibrant fruit platter shaped like a Christmas tree, featuring fresh kiwi slices and raspberries for a healthy, eye-catching holiday treat.
This fruit plate has become a holiday favorite in my family, bringing both joy and nutrition to our celebrations.
Ingredients
- Fruit: 6 ripe kiwis peeled and sliced into rounds, 1 cup fresh raspberries, 1 small mandarin orange peeled and separated into segments (for tree trunk and star)
- Garnish (optional): 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (for snow), Fresh mint leaves (for decoration)
Instructions
- Arrange kiwi slices:
- Arrange the kiwi slices in overlapping rows on a large serving platter to create a Christmas tree shape, starting with a wide base and narrowing towards the top.
- Add raspberries:
- Place raspberries evenly throughout the tree to resemble ornaments.
- Tree topper:
- Use a mandarin orange segment or a small star-shaped slice of mango or pineapple as the tree topper.
- Create tree trunk:
- Position a couple of mandarin orange segments at the bottom to represent the tree trunk.
- Add snow:
- Sprinkle shredded coconut over the tree to mimic snow, if desired.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves for added color and aroma.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Pin My family loves gathering around this colorful fruit plate every Christmas, making sweet memories along the way.
Preparation Tips
Peel the kiwis carefully to maintain the round shape of slices and make arranging easier.
Serving Suggestions
Serve alongside vanilla yogurt or chocolate dip for added indulgence.
Variation Ideas
Add blueberries, pomegranate seeds, or sliced strawberries as additional ornaments to customize your tree.
Pin This Christmas tree fruit plate is sure to brighten your holiday table and delight guests of all ages.