Pomegranate Fruit Platter (Printable)

A colorful fruit arrangement with a halved pomegranate at its center, blending reds and pinks.

# What You'll Need:

→ Central Element

01 - 1 large pomegranate, halved

→ Deep Red Fruits

02 - 1 cup dark cherries, pitted
03 - 1 cup red grapes
04 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled

→ Pink Fruits

05 - 1 cup raspberries
06 - 1 cup watermelon, cubed
07 - 1 cup pink grapefruit segments

→ Pale Pink/White Fruits

08 - 1 cup dragon fruit, cubed
09 - 1 cup apple slices (pink or blush varieties)
10 - 1 cup pear slices

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - Edible rose petals

# Directions:

01 - Place the halved pomegranate, cut side up, in the center of a large serving platter.
02 - Arrange the dark cherries, red grapes, and hulled strawberries in a crescent shape around the pomegranate.
03 - Create a color gradient by layering raspberries, cubed watermelon, and pink grapefruit segments adjacent to the red fruits.
04 - Place cubed dragon fruit, apple slices, and pear slices along the outer edge of the platter to continue the color transition.
05 - Optionally, scatter fresh mint leaves and edible rose petals over the arrangement for added color and aroma.
06 - Serve immediately or cover the platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when it's really just about 25 minutes of thoughtful arranging.
  • Every guest remembers it, even though the recipe is so simple it feels like a secret everyone should know.
  • You can swap in whatever fruits look beautiful that week, so it's never boring and always in season.
02 -
  • The moment you cut your apples and pears, they start to oxidize—have that lime juice ready and toss them as you slice, not all at once at the end.
  • The real magic happens when you overlap pieces slightly and resist the urge to arrange them in perfect geometric patterns; natural, overlapping placement looks infinitely more inviting.
03 -
  • Chill your platter in the fridge for 10 minutes before you start arranging—cold fruit holds its shape better and looks more jewel-like under light.
  • A very sharp paring knife makes all the difference when you're trying to create those clean, elegant slices that show off each fruit's interior.
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