Save to Pinterest A stunning winter fruit platter featuring sweet figs, dates, and snowy accents—perfect for festive entertaining or an elegant dessert.
I love serving this platter at holiday gatherings because it impresses guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruits: 8 fresh figs halved, 12 Medjool dates pitted and halved, 1 ripe pear thinly sliced, 1 small bunch red grapes halved
- Snowdrift Topping: 100 g (1 cup) unsweetened coconut flakes, 50 g (½ cup) crumbled soft goat cheese or ricotta (optional for extra creaminess)
- Garnishes: 2 tbsp chopped pistachios, 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds, Honey for drizzling, Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange the fruit:
- Arrange the fig halves, date halves, pear slices, and grape halves artfully on a large platter.
- Add coconut snowdrift:
- Sprinkle the coconut flakes generously over the fruit to create a snowdrift effect.
- Add cheese:
- Dot the platter with small spoonfuls of goat cheese or ricotta if using.
- Add garnishes:
- Scatter the chopped pistachios and pomegranate seeds over the top.
- Drizzle honey:
- Drizzle lightly with honey.
- Garnish and serve:
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves Serve immediately.
Save to Pinterest This platter always brings my family together we enjoy picking our favorite fruits and sharing stories.
Required Tools
Large serving platter Sharp knife Small spoon
Allergen Information
Contains tree nuts (pistachios) and dairy (if cheese is used) Dates and coconut are generally allergen-safe but always double-check labels for cross-contamination
Nutritional Information
Calories 170 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 34 g Protein 3 g per serving
Save to Pinterest Enjoy this beautiful platter as a refreshing dessert or a sophisticated appetizer it will delight your guests every time.