Hidden Oasis fruit dip platter (Printable Version)

A stunning combination of crackers, nuts, fruits, and creamy dips for easy sharing and visual appeal.

# What You Need:

→ Crackers & Nuts

01 - 5.3 oz assorted dry crackers (water crackers, multigrain, rye)
02 - 3.5 oz mixed roasted nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans)

→ Fruits

03 - 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green), washed
04 - 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
05 - 1 large kiwi, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 small mango, peeled and cubed
07 - ½ cup pineapple chunks

→ Dips

08 - 3.5 oz creamy hummus
09 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt dip or tzatziki
10 - 3.5 oz honey or fruit compote

# Steps:

01 - Form a ring around the edge of a large serving platter using assorted dry crackers, positioning them upright or fanned out to enhance visual appeal.
02 - Nestle the roasted mixed nuts between the crackers to complete the outer circle.
03 - Arrange the fresh fruits in the center as a colorful and lush mound, alternating colors and shapes for an attractive presentation.
04 - Set small bowls containing hummus, Greek yogurt dip, and honey or fruit compote within the fruit arrangement.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It looks so impressive that guests think you've been cooking all day, when really you've just spent twenty minutes arranging.
  • Everyone finds something they love here—the nut person, the fruit person, the person who only eats hummus—it somehow satisfies all of them.
02 -
  • Pat your fruits dry with paper towels before arranging them, or they'll weep water onto everything around them—I learned this by watching it happen, not by making the mistake myself, thankfully.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the dips covered separately and add them just before serving, or they'll dry out slightly and lose their appeal.
03 -
  • Choose a platter that's at least 14 inches across; anything smaller and the arrangement feels cramped instead of abundant.
  • The secret to this looking effortless is actually spending an extra few minutes on the fruit arrangement—that moment of stepping back and adjusting colors makes the whole thing sing.
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