Spring Fruit Table Platter (Printable)

Fresh spring fruits arranged with a creamy honey-yogurt sauce for light gatherings and brunches.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 cup blueberries
03 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into bite-sized pieces
04 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 cup mango, diced
07 - 1 apple, sliced
08 - 1 pear, sliced
09 - 1 orange, segmented

→ Dipping Yogurt Sauce

10 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

# Directions:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all fruits. Slice or segment each variety according to specifications.
02 - Arrange the prepared fruits attractively on a large serving platter, grouping similar colors and shapes together for optimal visual presentation.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
04 - Transfer the dipping sauce to a small serving bowl and position in the center or alongside the fruit platter. Serve immediately or chill covered for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours but comes together in twenty minutes, which feels like a secret only you need to know.
  • There's something about a fruit platter that makes everyone gravitate toward it, even people who claim they don't eat much fruit.
  • The yogurt sauce is tangy and creamy and hits different than what you'd expect, especially with that hit of lemon and honey together.
02 -
  • Prep your soft fruits last—apples, pears, kiwis, and strawberries brown or oxidize quickly, so they should be the final pieces you arrange.
  • The platter is a visual story, and color contrast is what makes people actually want to eat it; group like colors but make sure there's variety in every section.
03 -
  • If you're making this ahead and worried about browning, keep the soft fruits in the fridge separately and add them to the platter fifteen minutes before serving for maximum freshness and color.
  • A light sprinkle of fresh mint on top turns this from nice into memorable, and the visual contrast of green against the fruit colors makes it feel intentional rather than random.
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