Hidden Oasis Fruit Ring (Printable Version)

Stunning crisp cracker and nut ring with vibrant fruits and creamy dips, perfect for entertaining.

# 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 - 1/2 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

# How to Make It:

01 - On a large serving platter, create a ring around the edge with assorted dry crackers, arranging them upright or fanned out for visual appeal.
02 - Nestle the mixed nuts in between the crackers to form a complete outer circle.
03 - In the center of the platter, arrange the fruits in a lush, colorful mound, alternating colors and shapes for best presentation.
04 - Place small bowls with dips (hummus, yogurt dip, honey or compote) in the middle of the fruit section.
05 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours when you really spent twenty minutes, which is the secret to entertaining without the stress.
  • Everyone finds something they actually want to eat, so there are no awkward moments of people picking around their plate.
  • It works for casual hangs or fancy gatherings because it's beautiful enough to photograph but easy enough to throw together on a Tuesday.
02 -
  • Prep your fruits at the absolute last minute, especially the mango and kiwi, or they'll start to look tired and oxidized instead of vibrant.
  • Taste your dips before plating—if the hummus is bland or the yogurt dip tastes flat, add a pinch of salt or a squeeze of lemon, and suddenly everything tastes brighter.
  • The platter works best when it sits on something elevated or when you clear the table around it, because once people start eating, this thing gets mobbed in the best way.
03 -
  • Serve with small plates and napkins nearby, because half the joy is that this invites people to relax and graze instead of committing to a full plate.
  • If you're making this more than an hour before guests arrive, keep the fruits separate and only assemble the platter once everyone's arrived—it keeps everything looking fresh and juicy instead of slightly wilted.
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