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    Home » Brunch

    Published: Jul 18, 2022 · Modified: Feb 9, 2025 by Mallory & Marissa · This post may contain affiliate links

    11 Simple Fruit Platter Presentation Ideas


    These beautiful and simple fruit platter presentation ideas are perfect for any occasion!

    You might also like Breakfast/Brunch Fruit Platter, How To Make A Breakfast Charcuterie Board, and Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake.

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    • A Simple Fruit Plate
    • How To Serve Fruit
    • Fruit Platter Ideas
    • What fruit do you put on a fruit platter?
    • More Charcuterie Boards & Platters
    • FAQ’s

    A Simple Fruit Plate

    A fruit platter or fruit tray is a staple for any large get-together or party! Not only is fruit a delicious and nutritious snack option, but it looks beautiful by nature. 

    If you’re looking for inspiration about how to serve fruit at your next party, you’re in the right place. These simple fruit platter presentation ideas are beautiful and easy to create. Take your fruit tray to the next level with these incredible fruit platter designs.

    How To Serve Fruit

    There are many ways to serve fruit for parties, events, or for friends and family. A few of our favorite ways include:

    • Classic fruit platter: Get a variety of your favorite in-season fruits and spread them out on a platter for guests to graze. This is a beautiful and delicious option.
    • Charcuterie board: This can include fruit, cheese, nuts, crackers, meats, and more. Fruit and cheese boards are a great choice if you want a mixture of sweet and savory.
    • Fruit kabobs: Grab some kabob skewers and add pieces of colorful fruit. The more colors the better!
    • Chocolate-dipped: Whether you incorporate chocolate fondue, a chocolate fountain, or pre-dipped fruit, chocolate is always a good idea.

    Fruit Platter Ideas

    These fruit platter presentation ideas are both simple and beautiful. Create a fruit tray that will stun your party guests with one of the ideas below!

    1. Brunch Fruit Platter

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    This summer-inspired fruit platter idea is a perfect breakfast platter option. With fruit flowers of all kinds, this is one of our favorite fruit platter designs.

    2. Fruit And Cheese Platter

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    Learn how to make the perfect fruit and cheese board for any occasion. This fruit platter design features additional items, such as cheese and crackers, that add more flavors and interest to this elegant spread.

    3. Valentine's Day Fruit Platter

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    This Valentine’s Day fruit platter is so adorable and easy to replicate. If you’re looking for a simple fruit platter idea that everyone will LOVE, this one is perfect.

    4. Fresh Fruit Charcuterie Board

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    An abundance of fresh fruit is so appetizing and beautiful for any gathering! This fruit platter presentation idea incorporates a combination of fresh fruit and various fruit dips like yogurt dip and chocolate.

    5. How To Make A Fruit Platter

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    This gorgeous fruit display is so fun and simple. With beautiful cutting techniques, these fruits are transformed into works of art. It is definitely one of our favorite graze platter ideas.

    6. Elegant Fruit Cheese Platter

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    Nuts, berries, and jams are a great addition to any fruit tray. This beautiful fruit platter idea has a great variety of items from chocolate bark to cheese, and more!

    7. Patriotic Fruit Platter

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    With its patriotic theme, this fruit platter presentation idea incorporates a red, white, and blue color scheme. This charcuterie board is perfect for summertime!

    8. Fruit And Chocolate Platter

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    You can never go wrong with fruit and chocolate. This super simple fruit plate with dove chocolates and dipped pretzels is a perfect combination.

    9. Rainbow Fruit Platter

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    This rainbow fruit platter is definitely a ray of sunshine! Not only is it great for kids, but it’s extremely easy to make and so much fun! Give the rainbow fruit platter a try!

    10. Dessert Fruit Platter

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    If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll love this dessert fruit platter. With the addition of sandwich cookies, chocolate squares, chocolate-covered nuts, and more, this dessert-themed fruit tray design is beautiful!

    11. American Flag Fruit Platter

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    This creative fruit tray design is a 4th of July favorite! Look no further for a red, white, and blue fruit platter. This simple fruit platter idea is both clever and cute!

    What fruit do you put on a fruit platter?

    There are tons of different fruits that you can put on a fruit platter. The most important thing is that you add fruits that you like. Here are some fruits that we enjoy adding to our fruit platters:

    • Strawberries
    • Raspberries
    • Blueberries
    • Blackberries
    • Watermelon
    • Cantaloupe
    • Honeydew Melon
    • Cherries
    • Kiwi
    • Mango
    • Apples
    • Bananas

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    FAQ’s

    How do you arrange fruit on a tray?

    There are many methods to arrange a fruit tray, but the key is to plan ahead. If you start with a presentation idea, there’s a much better chance your fruit tray will turn out how you want! We live to start by adding any items that will be in smaller dishes to our platter. Then, fill in empty space with clumps of fruit, spreading out the groupings of colors. The more fruit, the merrier!

    Can I make a fruit platter the night before?

    Yes! Most fruit will be fine overnight as long as you keep your fruit tray covered and in the fridge. Avoid adding fruits that have to be peeled on the tray overnight (such as bananas, apples, pears, etc.) I recommend adding those right before serving to avoid browning. If you have any dry elements on your platter (such as cookies, crackers, breads, etc) I would add those right before serving as well so they don’t get soggy.

    Do you cut strawberries for a fruit tray?

    You can, but it’s not necessary. If you do choose to cut them, I have found that halving them makes them bite-sized and easy to enjoy.

    How do you cut an apple for a fruit tray?

    I like to cut my apples into wedges so they are easier to eat. Make sure you remove the core and seeds from them before serving (for an easier experience for guests). Apple wedges are also easiest to dip in any fruit dips and sauces.

    Is it cheaper to make your own fruit tray?

    Generally, yes! If you buy your own fruit, you usually get more bang for your buck, and you can choose exactly what fruits you want on your tray. You’ll also have total control over the quality of the fruit, and you won’t have to settle for whatever comes pre-made.

    What do you line a fruit tray with?

    If you use a plastic, wooden, or metal tray, you don’t need to line it with anything before placing the fruit on it. Since most fruit has natural moisture and juice that will get onto the tray, it’s better to use a water-resistant tray and forgo a liner.

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    Comments

    1. Brooke says

      December 21, 2024 at 6:58 am

      This was very helpful!! Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Alexis says

      June 29, 2023 at 9:42 am

      How do you transport fruit platters safely? Where do you buy the serving trays from?

      Reply
      • thecurlyspoon says

        June 29, 2023 at 7:02 pm

        Hi Alexis! We recommend doing any prep work beforehand and then assembling your fruit platter on site to avoid any issues. Here are a couple platters from amazon that we love:
        https://amzn.to/3pr4Tb6
        https://amzn.to/46uIryv

        Hobby Lobby also has a ton of great options!

        Reply
    3. Jere says

      September 05, 2022 at 11:29 am

      Your platters are all so pretty and filled to the brim. I struggle with this, so this post gave me so great ideas.

      Reply
    4. Katie says

      August 02, 2022 at 7:17 am

      These are so beautiful! These fruit platters are perfect for so many occasions!

      Reply
    5. Crystal says

      August 01, 2022 at 10:10 am

      These are all beautiful fruit platters! I especially love the fruit and cheese platter.

      Reply
    6. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      July 31, 2022 at 9:25 am

      These are such beautiful ideas. I am saving this post for inspiration when I have to do fruit trays at work 🙃

      Reply
    7. Audrey says

      July 30, 2022 at 12:26 pm

      I love all these ideas!!!

      Reply
    8. Giangi says

      July 30, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      Those platters look absolutely amazing! So hard to pick just one; I guess I will have to work my way thru making each of them.
      Thank you for the inspiration.

      Reply
    9. Judith says

      July 30, 2022 at 9:32 am

      Some great ideas here! They all look so tempting.

      Reply

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