Winter Fig and Date Platter (Printable Version)

Elegant winter fruit display with figs, dates, coconut, nuts, and honey for festive occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 8 fresh figs, halved
02 - 12 Medjool dates, pitted and halved
03 - 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small bunch red grapes, halved

→ Snowdrift Topping

05 - 1 cup (100 g) unsweetened coconut flakes
06 - ½ cup (50 g) crumbled soft goat cheese or ricotta (optional)

→ Garnishes

07 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
08 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
09 - Honey, for drizzling
10 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Lay out the fig halves, date halves, pear slices, and grape halves evenly on a large serving platter.
02 - Sprinkle the unsweetened coconut flakes generously over the arranged fruits to mimic a snowdrift effect.
03 - Place small spoonfuls of the crumbled goat cheese or ricotta over the fruit if using.
04 - Evenly distribute the chopped pistachios and pomegranate seeds atop the platter.
05 - Lightly drizzle honey across the entire arrangement to enhance sweetness.
06 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sweet figs and Medjool dates create natural caramel notes
  • Simple assembly for an elegant festive dish
02 -
  • Use plant-based cheese to make this platter vegan friendly
  • Substitute figs with persimmons or apples if figs are unavailable
03 -
  • Use ripe but firm figs for best texture
  • Toast pistachios lightly to enhance their flavor
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