Hidden Oasis Fruit Platter (Printable)

A colorful mix of fresh fruits, assorted nuts, and crisp crackers paired with creamy dips.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers & Nuts

01 - 5.3 oz assorted dry crackers (water crackers, multigrain, rye)
02 - 3.5 oz mixed roasted nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans)

→ Fruits

03 - 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green), washed
04 - 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
05 - 1 large kiwi, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 small mango, peeled and cubed
07 - 0.5 cup pineapple chunks

→ Dips

08 - 3.5 oz creamy hummus
09 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt dip (or tzatziki)
10 - 3.5 oz honey or fruit compote

# Method:

01 - Place assorted dry crackers upright or fanned out along the edge of a large serving platter to form a ring.
02 - Nestle mixed roasted nuts evenly between the crackers to complete the outer circle.
03 - Arrange seedless grapes, berries, sliced kiwi, cubed mango, and pineapple chunks in a colorful mound at the center of the platter, alternating colors and shapes for an appealing presentation.
04 - Place small bowls containing hummus, Greek yogurt dip, and honey or fruit compote in the center of the fruit arrangement.
05 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour prior to service.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when it actually takes twenty minutes, making you feel like a genius.
  • Everyone finds something they love, whether they're fruit lovers, nut devotees, or dip drinkers.
  • You get to eat while you're setting it up, which is the best part of cooking for guests.
02 -
  • Arrange your platter no more than an hour before serving, or the crackers will soften and lose their satisfying snap.
  • Keep your berries and fruits separate until the last moment, especially berries—their juice will weep into everything if you cut them too early.
03 -
  • Cut your fruit into bite-sized pieces that pair naturally with a cracker or nut—no one wants to balance a huge mango cube on a tiny water cracker.
  • Use a platter with some depth or rim, so fruits and dips don't roll all over the place and your careful arrangement doesn't collapse.
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