Christmas Tree Fruit Platter – A Healthy Holiday Snack Idea
Last Christmas, I was looking for something easy and festive to bring to a family get-together, and this Christmas tree fruit platter ended up being a hit. It’s just fresh grapes, cheddar cheese cubes, raspberries, and a few sprigs of rosemary arranged to look like a Christmas tree.
It looks fun on the table, doesn’t take much time to make, and it’s nice to have something light and fresh next to all the cookies and dips. It’s the perfect addition to your lineup of Christmas appetizers or holiday brunch ideas.
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Serve this fruit Christmas tree platter as a light snack, centerpiece, or edible decoration.
How to Make Christmas Tree Fruit Platter
Here are the ingredients you need to make this Christmas fruit tree platter, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
Ingredients
- Rosemary
- 2 – 2 ½ cups green grapes
- 1 – 1 ½ cups red grapes
- 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 3 oz raspberries
Step by Step Instructions
1. Cut the block of cheddar cheese into even, bite-size cubes and set aside.
2. Place two sprigs of rosemary at the bottom of your platter to form the base.
3. Create two rows of green grapes just above the rosemary, keeping the second row slightly shorter to start forming the tree shape. Tuck a small rosemary sprig on each side above the grapes for a bit of greenery.
4. Add two rows of red grapes next, making each row narrower as you move upward. Once those are in place, fill in with a mix of green and red grapes so you have two full layers of fruit.
5. Follow with two rows of cheese cubes arranged in the same narrowing pattern. Place small rosemary sprigs on each side above the cheese, then add another layer of cheese cubes on top to give it some height.
6. Next, make two rows of raspberries, and then add another layer of raspberries on top of the two rows.
7. Add a sprig of rosemary on each side above the raspberries. Then place a few green and red grapes at the very top to complete the tree’s point.
8. Finally, set one cube of cheese in the center at the bottom of the platter to serve as the tree trunk.
If you need a quick, healthy option for your holiday snacks, this fruit Christmas tree platter fits the bill. It’s easy to pull together, makes a nice balance to the richer foods, and everyone (kids and adults) can grab what they like. I’ve started making it every year now because it’s simple, colorful, and honestly just makes the spread feel a little more festive without much effort.
More Christmas Snack Bites
- Christmas Cheese Trees
- Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
- Christmas Tree Veggie Pizza Bites
- Snowman Veggie Platter
- Snowman Cheeseball
Christmas Tree Fruit Platter
Ingredients
- Rosemary
- 2 – 2 ½ cups green grapes
- 1 – 1 ½ cups red grapes
- 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 3 oz raspberries
Instructions
- Cut the block of cheddar cheese into even, bite-size cubes and set aside.
- Place two sprigs of rosemary at the bottom of your platter to form the base.
- Create two rows of green grapes just above the rosemary, keeping the second row slightly shorter to start forming the tree shape. Tuck a small rosemary sprig on each side above the grapes for a bit of greenery.
- Add two rows of red grapes next, making each row narrower as you move upward. Once those are in place, fill in with a mix of green and red grapes so you have two full layers of fruit.
- Follow with two rows of cheese cubes arranged in the same narrowing pattern. Place small rosemary sprigs on each side above the cheese, then add another layer of cheese cubes on top to give it some height.
- Next, make two rows of raspberries, and then add another layer of raspberries on top of the two rows.
- Add a sprig of rosemary on each side above the raspberries. Then place a few green and red grapes at the very top to complete the tree’s point.
- Finally, set one cube of cheese in the center at the bottom of the platter to serve as the tree trunk.
