Pumpkin Fruit Tray Halloween Platter (Printable)
Vibrant pumpkin-shaped fruit arrangement perfect for festive gatherings. Healthy, colorful, and quick to assemble.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit
01 - 4 cups cantaloupe, cubed
02 - 1 ½ cups green grapes
03 - 1 ½ cups blackberries or blueberries
04 - 1 cup strawberries, sliced
→ Garnish
05 - Fresh mint leaves
# How to Make:
01 - Arrange cantaloupe cubes in an oval or round shape on a large round platter to form the pumpkin base.
02 - Cluster green grapes at the top center of the cantaloupe arrangement to form the pumpkin stem.
03 - Position blackberries or blueberries to create eyes, nose, and a smiling mouth on the cantaloupe body.
04 - Arrange sliced strawberries around the platter edge for additional festive color.
05 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Kids will actually eat fruit when it looks like a holiday character
- Takes twenty minutes and zero cooking skills
- Brings something healthy to sugarfueled Halloween parties
02 -
- Assembly works best on a flat round platter with raised edges to contain everything
- Wait until the last thirty minutes before your party to arrange the face so it stays fresh
- Cantaloupe that is slightly underripe holds its shape better than very ripe fruit
03 -
- Pat all fruit completely dry with paper towels before arranging for better adherence
- Use a rimmed platter to contain any juices that might release