A colorful rainbow fruit platter that is as delicious as it is beautiful! Serve with fruit dip or whipped topping for dipping. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day!
You might also like our St. Patrick's Day rainbow craft for kids or our fruit rainbow waffles!
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Once upon a time I had 3 little ones ages 5 and under. It was such a fun time with lots of play dates and preschool parties. This rainbow fruit platter became a staple for St. Patrick's day preschool celebrations.
(Our first fruit platter in 2011)
St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Fruit Platter
Aaron and I made this several years in a row and it was always a hit. Ten years have passed and our bonus baby is now in preschool. Mac and I had so much fun making a rainbow fruit platter together. He even had a little picture of a rainbow to look at, just to make sure we got all of the colors right.
We even added these cute animal fruit picks. They work great for picking up the little pieces of fruit. My kids love adding these to their lunches for picking up sliced fruit.
The ones with the longer picks are better for dipping fruit into whipped topping (they seem to grip the fruit better). You can serve this platter with our amazing yogurt fruit dip recipe, with whipped topping (shown above), or fill the ramekins with gold candy or marshmallows!
Best Fruits To Use For a Fruit Platter
- Red: strawberries, raspberries, cherries
- Orange: oranges, mandarines, peaches, mango
- Yellow: pineapple
- Green: grapes, kiwi
- Blue: Blueberries, blackberries
- Purple: grapes, blackberries
Avoid fruits that turn brown easily like bananas, apples and pears. We put a few banana halves on the platter, but I'd avoid putting sliced bananas in the rainbow if at all possible.
Rainbow Fruit Platter
Rainbow Fruit Platter
A colorful rainbow fruit platter that is as delicious as it is beautiful! Serve with fruit dip or whipped topping for dipping. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 124kcal
Ingredients
- strawberries sliced
- mandarin oranges peeled and sectioned
- pineapple sliced
- green grapes
- blueberries
- blackberries
- 2 cups whipped topping
Instructions
- Wash and prepare fruit.
- Arrange on a large cutting board, tray or platter like a rainbow.
- Place two small bowls/ramekins at the end of the rainbow and fill with whipped topping or fruit dip for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal
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The Mandatory Mooch says
Brandy, This is such a fun idea. And your little guy is adorable. I wanted to let you know that I'm featuring this today in my Celebration Sundays - St. Patrick's Day Party Ideas. Hope you will come visit. Thanks, Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch
http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
Andi says
I'm a new follower and I love your party ideas! I shared them today on my St. Patrick's Day round-up. Hope you have a great weekend.
http://crazydazedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/03/seeing-green.html
Andi
Amy Kirchhoff says
I know your rainbow has gotten a lot of attention, but I'm loving the entire party!
I included it on my "A Peek at My Pinterest" St. Patrick's Board post.
http://www.amytriedit.com/2012/03/peek-at-my-pinterest-st-patricks-day.html
Christina says
Super cute ideas for kids. I especially love the rainbow of fruit! I have featured this on my St. Patrick's Day Roundup!
http://www.inspirationforcelebration.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-roundup-free-printables.html
Christina
Julie E says
What a fun party! I really like the make your own leprechaun idea. I'd love for you to share at my St. Patty's link party. 🙂
http://whitelightsonwednesday.blogspot.com/2012/02/st-patricks-day-linky-party.html
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Kev Stevens says
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Erica says
Love that fruit rainbow!Year Old Birthday Party Ideas
Susan @ Entertain Exchange says
Cute party. I love the pots of gold on the cupcake stand!
Jenna Caring says
Well, clearly I'm not alone in my love for this rainbow fruit platter! Just wanted to let you know that I shared this link to your blog on mine.
🙂 Jenna (Ankle Biter Art)
http://anklebiterart.blogspot.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-fun.html
Amy Watson says
What an amazing fruit rainbow! I also like the rolo idea for the pots of gold! I might be stealing those ideas...thanks!
Michelle@Somedaycrafts says
I love your party! I'm going to have to throw one for my kids! I made the rainbow a few times last year (with a yummy fruit dip) and it is always a big hit. I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com.
HaleyLeann says
I <3 the fruit rainbow! It's so bright and colorful. I'm sure the kids loved it. What a fun mom! Thanks for linking up on Recipes I Can't Wait to Try!
Bonnie says
Seriously cutest rainbow idea ever! My kids love rainbows and would think I was really cool if I made this for them. Thanks for the idea!
Mister Q says
Excellent pictures. If you would like to learn more about St. Patrick's Day check out this article: http://www.suite101.com/content/a-happy-st-patricks-day-for-kids-a355642