Easy Fruit Platter

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There are few things as glorious as fruit platter filled to the brim with ripe, juicy fresh fruit. Want to take this fruit plate over the top? Add a bowl of glossy, indulgent coconut chocolate ganache for dipping.

Fruit platter with coconut chocolate ganache

This fruit plate makes a fantastic casual, easy dessert and works for almost all diets. The ganache is vegan (just make sure the chocolate you use contains no milk products) and as such is also lactose free. Because you’re working with dark chocolate, even your low-carb friends should be able to enjoy this easy fruit plate as a treat. And feel free to sub in any fruit you like or leave out those you don’t, anything goes. If you’re putting together a fruit platter in the colder months, clementines, pears, plums, pomegranate and dates will all be delicious additions.

What is usually on a fruit platter?

Use any seasonal fruit that you like. In Spring or Summer this is an easy task because the bounty of summer produce delivers big on flavor and color. 

  • Berries: Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and gooseberries.
  • Stonefruit: Peaches, plums, nectarines and cherries.
  • Melon: Watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe or papaya.
  • Tropical fruit: Pineapple, mango, kiwi fruit, passionfruit.
  • Grapes.
  • Less common fruit like dragonfruit, guava, litchis/rambutan and star fruit all add interest and color.
  • Dried fruit and nuts. I don’t usually add fruit or nuts to my fruit platters but they are good additions if you want more texture. Dates, prunes, dried mango, etc. Cashews, macadamia nuts and pecan nuts all go well with fruit.
Strawberry dipped into coconut chocolate ganache.
Fruit plate with coconut chocolate ganache

How to make a fruit platter

  1. Slice the fruit: Use a variety of fresh fruit and slice them in different ways to add visual interest. Melons can be sliced into wedges, balled using a melon baller or sliced into fingers. Mango cheeks can be sliced and served as is. Use as many fruits as you can to add as much texture to your fruit tray as possible.
  2. Assemble the platter: Add the fruit to a large platter. I like to do this in large groups so that the platter is visually appealing. 
  3. Add some pizazz: Add a fruit dip of your choice then garnish with fresh mint leaves, basil or edible flowers like marigolds, nasturtiums, pansies. etc.

Making ahead

Most fruit will last fine for up to 2 hours when cut and covered with plastic wrap. Bananas, apples and pears will oxidize so only cut them right before serving and squeeze over some fresh lemon juice to prevent browning. You can prepare the platter a few hours in advance, cover and keep in the fridge.

Fruit plate with coconut chocolate ganache

Easy Fruit Platter

There are few things as glorious as a summer fruit platter filled to the brim with ripe, juicy fresh fruit. Want to take it over the top? Add a bowl of glossy, indulgent coconut chocolate ganache for dipping.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 6 minutes
Course: Dessert, Fruit, Healthy
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fresh fruit platter, fruit platter, fruit platter ideas
Servings: 6
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

for the coconut chocolate ganache

  • 300 g (10oz) dark chocolate chopped
  • 400 ml (13.5fl oz) coconut milk

for the fruit plate

  • 1 large mango sliced off the pit
  • ¼ large watermelon sliced into wedges
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1-2 cups strawberries halved
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 3 kiwi fruit sliced
  • 1 pineapple peeled and sliced
  • 2-3 fresh passionfruit halved

Instructions

  • To make the ganache, heat the coconut milk in a small saucepan to boiling poing. Remove from the heat and pour over the chocolate.
  • Allow to stand for 1 minute then stir until smooth.
  • Allow to cool then transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Serve the fruit with the cooled ganache.

Notes

  • Other fruit like cantaloupe, papaya, bananas, apples, pears, stone fruit like nectarines, peaches and plums, cherries, figs, grapes, pomegranate, etc. can all be added too.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 28mg | Fiber: 2g | Iron: 1mg
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  1. This is what my dream looks like! I often serve fruit plate at parties. Not only is it delicious, it looks lovely and inviting. It’s sooo colorful and packed with vitamins. The thing is I haven’t made this for about two months. Now I’m thinking of making not only your baked brie but this fruit platter too for our friend’s gathering next week. Though I’ll probably add pears and plums to it. The fruit platter always looks absolutely beautiful on the table. I’m sure everyone will enjoy this.
    Thank you for sharing such an awesome idea! Love your blog. It makes me feel all cozy inside. I really appreciate all of your hard work and effort.

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  6. This is the ultimate summer platter! I’m sure there would be none left over here. I love how beautifully arranged this is and of course, the ganache is the perfect dip for this!

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