Festive Christmas Tree Platter (Print View)

A vibrant holiday platter shaped like a Christmas tree with layered fruits and colorful adornments.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base Fruits and Vegetables

01 - 2 cups seedless green grapes, washed and dried
02 - 2 cups pitted green olives
03 - 3 large kiwis, peeled and sliced into rounds

→ Ornaments and Decoration

04 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
07 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
08 - 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into star shapes
09 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

→ Board and Serving

10 - 1 large wooden serving board or platter (triangular or rectangular)
11 - Crackers or sliced baguette (optional, for serving)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange green grapes, green olives, and kiwi slices in alternating layers on the serving board to create a large triangle, starting with the widest layer at the base and progressing upwards to mimic a Christmas tree shape.
02 - Insert fresh rosemary sprigs between layers to resemble pine needles.
03 - Scatter cherry tomatoes, red grapes, mozzarella balls, and pomegranate seeds evenly across the tree to simulate colorful ornaments.
04 - Position yellow bell pepper stars at the top of the tree and along the sides for festive embellishment.
05 - Serve immediately accompanied by crackers or sliced baguette, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes barely twenty minutes and requires zero cooking—just assembling nature's candy into an edible work of art
  • Everyone gravitates toward it naturally, because it looks like an invitation to indulge before you even reach for a grape
  • It works for any crowd, from tiny holiday gatherings to office parties, and somehow feels both elegant and approachable
02 -
  • Timing is everything—assemble this no more than two to three hours before serving, or the fruit will start to weep and your arrangement becomes sloppy. But also don't make it too early, or the kiwi will oxidize and darken.
  • The texture of the board matters more than you'd think. A smooth wooden board photographs beautifully and lets you see every detail, but a marble or slate board creates a different, more dramatic effect. Choose what speaks to you.
  • Pat every single piece of fruit completely dry with paper towels before you start. Wet fruit is the enemy of a beautiful arrangement.
03 -
  • If you want to make this ahead, assemble the base layers (grapes, olives, kiwi) a few hours early, then add the delicate ornaments (mozzarella, pomegranate, tomatoes) no more than an hour before serving.
  • A slightly damp paper towel tucked under the fruit in corners helps everything stay in place, especially if your board is at an angle or you're traveling with it.
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