St Patrick's Day Rainbow Fruit Platter
How about this for a simple and fresh St Patrick's Day treat? Find your fruits of choice and add some sweetened whip cream.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Fruit of choice for rainbow
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened I like a lowfat, but use what you want here.
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup whipped cream This isn't necessary, but gives the dip a cloud like fluff.
Instructions
- Arrange fruit in rainbow shapes on a plate or platter.
- Add cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar to the mixing bowl. Using your muscles or a hand mixer, mix on high until it is smooth and blended. Next, if using whipped cream, fold it in now.
- Scoop the dip on either end of the rainbow. That's it! So simple and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh fruit-Fresh fruit will work best for this recipe. Defrosted fruit can turn mushy which isn't ideal for this party tray. When choosing fruit, be sure to pick pieces that are vibrant in color and free from blemishes.
- Get creative-! Add gold coins for a pot of gold or marshmallow clouds in addition to the dip.
- Mix up the leftovers- With the exception of bananas, you can easily mix up leftovers for a fruit salad to keep in the refrigerator. Place all the remaining fruit into a bowl or even individual containers for an easy grab-and-go snack. Try drizzling it with my Honey-Lime fruit salad dressing!
- Buy seedless- Keep seedless in mind when purchasing fruit. Seedless grapes are ideal because they're easier to enjoy and won't take anyone by surprise. Be sure to pit cherries before adding them as well.
- Remember the cutlery- Fruit trays are tempting to grab with your hands. Be sure to offer tongs or cute mini forks to encourage guests to keep the platter clean and not use their hands.