Pomegranate Vibrant Fruit Platter (Printable)

Colorful fruit arrangement centered on halved pomegranate with red and pink fruit layers for visual appeal.

# Components:

→ 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 pink or blush apple slices
10 - 1 cup pear slices

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - Edible rose petals

# Directions:

01 - Place halved pomegranate, cut side up, at the center of a large serving platter.
02 - Form a crescent around the pomegranate with cherries, red grapes, and strawberries.
03 - Create a gradient by placing raspberries, watermelon cubes, and grapefruit segments adjacent to the deep red fruits.
04 - Complete the color transition by arranging dragon fruit cubes, apple slices, and pear slices along the outer edge of the platter.
05 - Optionally, embellish with fresh mint leaves and edible rose petals for color and aroma. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours fussing, but honestly takes about twenty minutes and zero cooking skills.
  • Everyone gravitates toward it first, which means fewer sad empty appetizer moments during the party.
  • The color gradient is hypnotic—your guests won't just eat it, they'll study it like it's meant to be admired.
02 -
  • If you cut your apples and pears more than an hour before serving, they will brown no matter how gently you handle them—the lime juice trick is real and saves your entire color story.
  • A pomegranate is delicate; if you cut too deep or squeeze too hard, juice will stain everything including your hands, so take your time and let the knife do the work.
03 -
  • The pomegranate halves can be gently scored underneath so they sit perfectly flat—just barely score the skin so it doesn't roll or tilt during presentation.
  • If you can't find pink grapefruit or dragon fruit, don't panic—use what's beautiful that day: red currants, lychees, or even thinly sliced peaches will shift your gradient just as beautifully.
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