Why You Should Fruit Platter.

If you love hosting, fruit platters are such a healthy and beautiful way of wowing your guest. They are super easy to make and with a chocolate dip they can be presented as a dessert. I love how cute and boujee it looks, perfect for netflix & chill evenings instead of those unhealthy snacks. Continue reading sha...

Tips on making your own Fruit Platter

1. No excuses on washing your fruit thoroughly. It's eaten raw & easy to carry bacteria.

2. The more colourful the better. Make sure you put contrasting colours together.

3. Arrange large fruits first then add smaller fruits, this makes it easier to design.

4. If you are struggling with design use online inspo. Google & Pintrest are your friends.

5. Garnish with seeds, leaves, sometimes I use nuts

6. Use seasonal fruits, they will be cheaper & sweeter because they are in season.

7. For fruits that turn brown, use lemon to keep the colour.

8. Dont use banana unless you are adding them right before serving.

9. You know as Nigerias, we like enjoyment. Let the platter overflow. This doesn't mean you have to use more fruit, just use a smaller plate *wink*

10. If money no dei and your fruit selection is very basic. Cut it into nice shapes to make your guest feel special

11. If money dei. Buy exotic fruits to wow your guest

12. As a healthy bae I enjoy my fruit platters plain. Somedays I use yoghurt as a dip. If you like enjoyment you can go a step further & have yours with melted chocolate (recipe below).

13. Lean toward smaller fruits that you can keep whole, like grapes, dates, cherries.

14. Dont rush and make them too early ahead. If you are so excited, prep the fruit but assemble the tray closer to serving as assembling takes the most time.

Fruit Ideas

• Red: strawberries, cherries, watermelon, pomegranate,

• Orange: tangerine, oranges, peaches, agwalumo, papaya

• Yellow: mango, pineapple,

• Green: green kiwi, green grapes, melon, avocado

• Blue: blueberries, plums,

• Violet/Purple: blackberries, red grapes

• Honourable mentions: coconut, cucumbers, pears, soursop/custard apple

How to make a chocolate dip

• You'll heat some heavy cream or evaporated milk & add a splash of coffee just until it boils.

• Take the pot off the heat.

• Pour in the chocolate, 1tsp of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

• Let it sit for five minutes without touching it.

• Then stir until it's perfectly smooth and glossy. Shikenan!

Please, tag me in your fruit platter photos..