Description
Tropical paradise meets culinary delight in this Fresh Fruit Platter, showcasing nature’s sweetest gems. Colorful slices of mango, pineapple, and passion fruit create a refreshing symphony you’ll crave on warm summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Tropical Fruits:
- 1 pineapple (1 whole)
- 2 mangoes (2 whole)
- 1 papaya (1 whole)
- 1 coconut (1 whole)
Fresh Berries and Citrus:
- 2 kiwis (2 whole)
- 1 bunch of grapes (1 bunch)
- 1 lime (1 whole)
Sweetener and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Carefully select ripe, vibrant tropical fruits ensuring maximum flavor and freshness.
- Using a sharp knife, meticulously slice pineapple into elegant wedges, maintaining uniform thickness.
- Skillfully peel and cut mangoes into symmetrical cubes, extracting maximum fruit without touching the fibrous core.
- Delicately slice kiwis into thin, translucent rounds, revealing their striking green interior.
- Prepare papaya by halving lengthwise, removing seeds, and cutting into crescent-shaped segments.
- Gently rinse grapes under cool water, patting dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Crack coconut shell using a specialized tool, extracting pure white meat and chopping into delicate fragments.
- Artfully compose fruits on a pristine serving platter, creating a visually appealing color gradient.
- Extract fresh lime juice, drizzling evenly across fruit surfaces to enhance natural sweetness and prevent oxidation.
- Lightly cascade golden honey, allowing it to gracefully weave between fruit pieces.
- Garnish with fragrant mint leaves, positioning them strategically for aesthetic appeal and aromatic enhancement.
- Chill for 10-15 minutes before presenting to optimize flavor melding and refreshing temperature.
Notes
- Select ripe, colorful fruits for the most vibrant and flavorful tropical platter.
- Use a sharp knife to create clean, uniform fruit slices that look professionally prepared.
- Chill the platter beforehand to keep fruits fresh and enhance their refreshing qualities.
- Substitute honey with agave nectar for a vegan-friendly option that adds natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg