Baby in Bloom Fruit Platter (Printer-Friendly)

Bright and colorful fruit arranged in bloom style with a creamy honey-yogurt dip that complements every bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 cup seedless grapes, red and/or green
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into small wedges or chunks
05 - 1 cup cantaloupe or honeydew, balled or cubed
06 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
07 - 1 orange, peeled and segmented
08 - 1 apple, sliced, brushed with lemon juice to prevent browning
09 - Edible flowers, mint leaves, or baby's breath for garnish

→ Yogurt Dip

10 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
11 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Zest of 1 lemon

# Method:

01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull, peel, and slice as directed for each variety.
02 - On a large round or oval platter, arrange fruit in concentric circles alternating colors. Position orange slices and kiwi at center to resemble flower core, then fan strawberries, grapes, pineapple, and melon outward as petals.
03 - In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour yogurt dip into a small bowl and place in the center or alongside the fruit platter.
05 - Decorate the platter with fresh mint leaves or edible flowers for visual appeal and festive presentation.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours in advance.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when it actually took twenty minutes of relaxed prep.
  • There's zero cooking involved, so you can make this while handling a dozen other party details.
  • Works for literally any dietary preference—it's naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, and easily adaptable.
  • Guests always reach for it first because fresh fruit with creamy dip is honest comfort food.
02 -
  • Arrange your platter no more than two hours before serving, or the fruit starts releasing water and looking tired rather than fresh.
  • Always prep your center fruits last because cut orange and kiwi brown and dry out faster than anything else on the board.
03 -
  • Use a melon baller if you have one, but equally beautiful results come from a sharp paring knife and three minutes of focused cutting—tools matter less than intention.
  • Chill your serving platter in the freezer for ten minutes before arranging so the fruit stays fresher longer and condensation doesn't collect underneath.
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