Hidden Oasis Fruit Dip (Printer View)

Crisp crackers and nuts encircle a vibrant mound of fresh fruits with creamy dips.

# Components:

→ 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 - 0.5 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

# Method steps:

01 - Create a ring around the large serving platter edge with assorted dry crackers, positioning them upright or fanned for visual appeal.
02 - Nestle the mixed roasted nuts between the crackers to complete the outer circle.
03 - In the platter center, arrange the assorted fruits in a colorful, lush mound, alternating colors and shapes for optimal presentation.
04 - Position small bowls containing hummus, Greek yogurt dip, and honey or fruit compote amid the fruit section in the center.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour prior to serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent twenty minutes.
  • Everyone finds something they love because the variety means no one gets left out.
  • No cooking required—perfect when your kitchen is already hot or you want to spend time with guests instead.
02 -
  • Prep everything except final arrangement up to two hours ahead, then assemble just before serving so the crackers stay crispy and the fruit stays juicy.
  • If your platter feels crowded, it's not—people eat with their eyes first, and abundance is part of the appeal.
03 -
  • Buy pre-cut fruit if time is tight—nobody needs to know, and freshly washed strawberries will still make the platter sing.
  • Chill your platter for ten minutes before arranging if your kitchen is warm, because cool ceramics keep everything fresher longer than you'd think possible.
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