Save 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 is a fun and fresh way to celebrate the holidays with family, especially perfect for those who enjoy light and natural desserts.
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.
- 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.
Save Making this fruit tree together has become a joyful tradition that brings everyone into the kitchen during the holidays.
Variation Ideas
Add blueberries, pomegranate seeds, or sliced strawberries as additional ornaments for color and flavor variety.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a side of vanilla yogurt or chocolate dip for extra indulgence to complement the fresh fruit.
Required Tools
Large serving platter, sharp knife, cutting board, small cookie cutter (optional) for star-shaped toppers.
Save A simple yet dazzling centerpiece for any holiday gathering, ready in just 15 minutes.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do you shape the fruit to resemble a Christmas tree?
Arrange kiwi slices in overlapping rows, starting wider at the base and narrowing toward the top. Place raspberries for ornaments and mandarin segments as the tree topper and trunk.
- → Can other fruits be used for decoration?
Yes, blueberries, pomegranate seeds, or sliced strawberries can be added as extra ornaments for more color and variety.
- → Is any preparation needed for the kiwi and raspberries?
Peel and slice the kiwis into rounds and use fresh raspberries as they are for best texture and flavor.
- → What can be used as the tree topper?
A mandarin orange segment or star-shaped pieces of mango or pineapple work well as a festive topper.
- → Are there any suggested garnishes to enhance the presentation?
Sprinkle shredded coconut to mimic snow and add fresh mint leaves for color and aroma.