Fruit Christmas Tree
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This festive Fruit Christmas Tree is not only healthy and delicious, but makes a stunning presentation as well. It’s the perfect addition to any Christmas brunch menu and makes a beautiful Christmas centerpiece.
If you are looking for fruits ideas for Christmas, this tree is easy to assemble and is sure to delight family and guests of all ages. This Christmas fruit platter uses a selection of fresh fruits and can be made ahead of time.
How to Make a Christmas Fruit Tree
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This Christmas tree fruit platter couldn’t be much easier to assemble. Simply gather all the ingredients and using toothpicks, attach fruit to a cone shaped form.
Since assembly of this fruit tree is so simple, it is a great activity for kids to help with. Simply cut up fruits into bite sized pieces and let them skewer with toothpicks and press into the form.
Don’t forget to use a cookie cutter to cut out a star for the top of your Christmas tree. Place on a decorative plate or cake stand and garnish with edible greens for a beautiful addition to your holiday table.
Tips for garnishing your fruit Christmas tree
- Use cookie cutters to cut melon or pineapple slices into festive shapes like stars or bells to attach.
- Tuck in sprigs of fresh mint or favorite herbs to fill in gaps on the form.
- Blueberries are a great way to fill in gaps as well.
- Place rosemary around the base to add some holiday flair.
How to Store a Christmas Fruit Tree
Store a Christmas fruit tree in the refrigerator, wrapped with plastic wrap.
Can a Christmas Fruit Tree by made in advance?
You can make this Christmas fruit tree platter in advance. I recommend up to one day before you will be serving it.
How long with a Christmas Fruit Tree last?
A fruit Christmas tree platter will last two to three days when stored in the refrigerator and depending on the fruits used.
I hope you love this Fruit Christmas Tree Platter as much as we do! Be sure to check out my other holiday recipes to help you create a memorable feast.
More Holiday Recipes:
Easy and Delicious White Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
Christmas Brunch Recipes
Holiday Charcuterie Board
Eggnog Bar
Brownie Tiramisu
See my recipe card for a shopping list and details of all the Christmas fruits I included in this Christmas tree fruit plate.
Fruit Christmas Tree
This fruit Christmas tree is both easy to assemble and festive for your holiday table. Use as a centerpiece or place on your holiday buffet.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Strawberries
- 11 oz Blackberries
- 1 Mandarin Orange
- 6 oz Blueberries
- 1/2 Cantaloupe
- 1 lb Red grapes
- 1 lb Green grapes
- 1 Pineapple (sliced for star)
- 1 oz Mint
- 1 inch and 2-3 inch Star cookie cutters
- Foam Cone
- Plastic Wrap
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Cover foam cone with plastic wrap.
- Slice tops off strawberries.
- Attach blackberries and strawberries with toothpicks, spacing them out around the cone.
- Remove seeds from the cantaloupe and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
- Using the 1 inch star cutter, make star cantaloupe shapes and add to the cone.
- Remove skin from orange and divide slices. Add to the cone.
- Add grapes next, filling in holes and adding mint leaves to hide the cone base.
- Add blueberries to any remaining holes around the cone base.
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Jennifer is a home chef and mom of six who shares recipes, home design, entertaining, travel, and family. A Better Homes and Gardens Stylemaker, Jennifer’s work can be seen in Better Homes and Gardens, Cottages and Bungalows Magazine, American Farmhouse Style, Oprah Magazine, Country Living Magazine, and At Home in Arkansas Magazine.
I made this tree – it was so beautiful, but I don’t think I’ll make it again. Between cutting the fruit and placing it in the cone – it took me over 90 minutes. I used toothpicks cut in half and my thumb was absolutely obliterated by the time I finished from pushing in the toothpicks 😉 I bought a styrofoam cone from Michaels that was already wrapped in plastic, so I just removed the sticker with the price tag and description and washed the plastic wrap with soap and water, which made it so much easier as I didn’t have to wrap it in plastic wrap again. It was a hit at the party, but I’m not sure it was worth all the effort.
This cracked me up! It is definitely a labor a love! Use gloves if you try it again.