4th of July Fruit Tray
For a Fourth of July or summer party, serve this 4th of July Fruit Tray, a healthy display of fruit and dates for a side salad or dessert!
Friends, the best fruit for a holiday fruit tray is your favorite kind as well as what’s currently in season! We love to add coconut date rolls for an extra bite of sweetness :)
4th of July Fruit Tray
Making that perfect red, white and blue fruit platter can be overwhelming, especially if you are short on time and you don’t have all the ingredients. You can arrange the fruit like a flag, or you can arrange it in rows with coconut (easy), to make the best 4th of July fruit plate for your holiday party!
Why we love this recipe
- It’s a great idea for a breakfast or brunch–for the Fourth of July!
- Make ahead, cover and store it in the refrigerator.
- It’s so easy to make and great to serve for all occasions, as a side dish or a dessert.
Fruit platter ideas can be used for holidays, or for a dinner party on a hot summer day!
Gather these ingredients:
- Fresh berries: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries (strawberries are optional)
- Fresh cherries
- Coconut date rolls: we buy these at Market of Choice (or your local market)
How do you make a 4th of July Fruit Tray?
- Lightly rinse the fruits (pat with a paper towel to dry).
- Arrange on a large platter in rows, alternating the fruits with the coconut date rolls.
- Serve and enjoy!
Is it cheaper to buy a fruit plate or make your own?
Making your own fruit arrangement much more affordable than buying a store-made fruit tray. It’s also better quality, fresher, and you can choose whatever fruits you like to include on the board.
How do you store a fruit tray?
If you have leftover fruit, it’s best to store sliced fruit in an airtight container and pop it in the refrigerator. Store the fruits separately (unless berries) so the juices don’t mix together and make the flavors mix together.
We love to take the leftovers and put in smoothies the next day!
How much fruit do you need for 25 Guests?
We estimate about 1/2 cup of fruit per guest.
How do you serve a 4th of July Fruit Tray?
Make ahead (or it only takes about 5 minutes to assemble), and set it out.
This is what we love about this salad—it can be an appetizer, salad, or a dessert!
You can also serve it with whipped cream or fruit dips.
Try making a homemade chocolate sauce or caramel sauce for dipping.
What do you serve with a fruit platter?
- For the 4th of July we love a fruit platter for brunch or lunch or dinner.
- Set it out for brunch and serve with this Baked Berry French Toast Casserole and Pepper Bacon. Don’t forget this Blueberry Morning Yogurt Cake for dessert.
- Serve it for dinner with kebabs, this side salad, these potatoes, and this festive 4th of July Poke Cake.
- It’s great for any BBQ or special occasion.
Can you make it the night before?
In general, it’s safe to make a fresh fruit platter in the morning on the day you want to serve it. And if you’re using heartier fruits, you can make it the night before. Either way, store it tightly wrapped in a nice cold fridge.
Enjoy!
More 4th of July recipes to try:
Get the Recipe:
4th of July Fruit Tray
Ingredients
- 2 pints fresh blueberries
- 2 pints fresh cherries
- 2 pints fresh raspberries
- 1 pint fresh blackberries
- 12 oz coconut date rolls
Instructions
- Lightly rinse the fruits (pat with a paper towel to dry).
- Arrange on a large platter in rows, alternating the fruits with the coconut date rolls.
- Serve and enjoy!
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This is a such a great idea for the Fourth of July! Thank you for sharing.