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Christmas tree fruit platter
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Christmas Tree Fruit Platter

Create an easy and festive Christmas tree fruit platter using grapes, strawberries, and a bright tropical mango star.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Fruit
Keyword fruit platter
Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 people
Calories 31kcal

Equipment

  • 1 packet of toothpicks
  • 1 star cookie cutter

Ingredients

  • 1 carrot
  • 1 apple
  • 1 punnet strawberries refer to blog notes for alternatives
  • 2 mangoes refer to blog notes for alternatives
  • 1 punnet jackfruit refer to blog notes for alternatives

Instructions

1. Prepare the carrot and apple base

  • Peel one large carrot.
  • Half-boil it until the outside is softened but the inside stays firm.
  • Slice the top and bottom of the carrot flat so it stands upright.
  • Slice both ends of the apple to create a flat, stable base.
  • Insert four toothpicks into the centre of the apple.
  • Slide the carrot down onto the skewers until it sits securely on top.

2. Build the grape tree with toothpicks

  • Insert a toothpick into the carrot at a slight upward angle.
  • Add a grape to the toothpick tip.
  • Continue around the entire carrot to form your first layer.
  • Add the second layer slightly above, tapering inwards.
  • Keep layering until you reach the top, forming a full cone shape.

3. Add the strawberry ornaments

  • Cut strawberries in half.
  • Use toothpicks to fill the gaps between the grapes with strawberry halves.
  • Space them evenly so they look like ornaments on a real Christmas tree.

4. Make your mango star topper

  • Slice the cheeks off a ripe mango.
  • Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to press out a mango star.
  • Place the star onto a toothpick or onto the skewer that may already be sticking out of your carrot centre.
  • Secure it gently at the top of your fruit tree.

5. Decorate the base

  • Add mango cubes, jackfruit pieces, or pineapple chunks around the apple base.
  • Yellow fruits look especially beautiful and give a warm, glowing contrast under the green tree.

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Nutrition

Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1231IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg