Pomegranate Fruit Platter (Printable)

A colorful array of red, pink, and pale fruits centered on pomegranate for a fresh, inviting starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Central Element

01 - 1 large pomegranate, halved

→ Deep Red Fruits

02 - 1 cup dark cherries, pitted
03 - 1 cup red grapes
04 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled

→ Pink Fruits

05 - 1 cup raspberries
06 - 1 cup watermelon, cubed
07 - 1 cup pink grapefruit segments

→ Pale Pink and White Fruits

08 - 1 cup dragon fruit, cubed
09 - 1 cup pink or blush apple slices
10 - 1 cup pear slices

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - Edible rose petals

# How-To:

01 - Place the halved pomegranate cut side up in the center of a large serving platter.
02 - Arrange the dark cherries, red grapes, and strawberries in a crescent shape surrounding the pomegranate.
03 - Create a gradient by positioning raspberries, cubed watermelon, and grapefruit segments adjacent to the red fruits.
04 - Complete the color transition with dragon fruit cubes, apple slices, and pear slices at the outer edge of the platter.
05 - Optionally, decorate with fresh mint leaves and edible rose petals to enhance color and aroma.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent half an hour.
  • Every fruit gets to shine in its own color story, so guests see the effort before they taste the care.
  • No cooking required, which means you can prep this while chatting with people in your kitchen.
  • It works for any season because you swap fruits based on what's best right now.
02 -
  • Prep all your fruit before you start arranging—once you begin, you want to be placing, not chopping, or your rhythm breaks and so does the gradient.
  • A squeeze of fresh lime juice on apples and pears right before serving keeps them from browning and adds a subtle brightness that ties everything together.
03 -
  • Choose fruits that are ripe but still firm so they hold their shape and color instead of getting mushy or weeping juice everywhere.
  • The secret nobody talks about is that this platter works because each fruit's natural sweetness is on display, so the quality of your fruit matters more than any technique ever could.
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