July 4 Fruit Platter Ideas

These two July 4 fruit platter ideas are perfect for your next July 4th party! Serve your platter simply or arrange your fruit to make a flag. A patriotic July 4th fruit platter is the perfect way to add a festive healthy option to your party menu using seasonal, colorful, and delicious fruits for your guests to enjoy.

To create a stunning July 4th fruit platter, you'll want to include fruits that embody the colors of the American flag: red, white, and blue. Fresh berries are most popular because of their bright colors and delicious flavors.

This super easy 4th of july fruit tray was inspired by my Sugar Cookie American Flag and my Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad recipe on this site, and pairs well with these Healthy July 4 Recipes.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Variety of flavors from sweet to tangy
• Colorful presentation of your favorite juicy, ripe seasonal fruits
• Quick and easy assembly
• A fruit platter complements various dishes, from savory cheeses to decadent chocolate desserts
• A crowd-pleaser all age groups can enjoy

Ingredients

Fruit platters are so easy to create once you decide on the fruit you are using.

• Strawberries and Raspberries - Use red grapes or cherries for red component in red white and blue.
• Blueberries and Blackberries - Perfect fruits for blue component or add drops of blue food coloring to yogurt inside a small to represent flag blue.
• Mini Marshmallows - Use sliced bananas, sliced pears or sliced apples with no skin instead or with.
• Vanilla Yogurt - Use your favorite flavor or our cream cheese fruit dip instead.

See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

Substitutions and Variations

Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this fun and festive fourth of july fruit tray.

• Add Pretzels - Add white chocolate chips, white chocolate covered pretzels or yogurt-covered pretzels can be a great white addition. Consider adding no-bake pretzel cookies or rolo pretzel bites.
• Sprinkle nuts or shredded coconut for extra texture.
• Garnish with edible flowers if desired.
• Add Dried Fruit - like apricots, dates, and cranberries complement fresh fruits well.
• Different Dips - To provide other dipping options consider a cheesecake dip or caramel apple cream cheese dip for your fruit tray. Our funfetti dip, Oreo dip and pumpkin dips are also perfect for serving with fruit too.
• Use a Base - Watermelon is great to use as a base for a decorated fruit flag or to include as stripes.
• Add desserts and snacks or one of our trifles. For example, our angel food cake trifle which can be arranged to resemble the American flag, with blueberries in a rectangle bowl for the blue section, and alternating strawberries and cut-up angel food cake for the red and white stripes. Or serve the trifle as stated in recipe.

Instructions

Don't be intimidated. Making a fruit platter is easier than you think and is the perfect hot summer treat.

Arrange fruit in a decorative pattern on a large platter. Chill and serve with yogurt for dipping.

Hint: Wash and cut fruits 2-3 hours ahead of time, and store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator to make assembly quick and stress-free.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff recipe with some blueberries, if desired.

Creating an American Flag Design

To create an eye-catching 4th of July fruit platter with an American flag design, start by using raspberries, strawberries, or cherries for the red stripes, and blackberries or blueberries for the blue section. For the white stripes, consider using sliced bananas, sliced pears, apple wedges, or even marshmallows.

Next, arrange a rectangular platter that will provide more then enough space for your flag design.

Begin by placing a small square of blue fruit, such as blueberries or blackberries, in the top left corner. Then, create horizontal stripes with your red and white fruits, alternating between the two colors.

You can make the stripes as wide or as narrow as you'd like, depending on the size of your platter and the amount of fruit you have.

Storage

To properly store your prepared July 4th fruit platter, ensure that all fruits and any additional items are in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap. If using, add baked goods right before serving to avoid sogginess.

Wash and cut fruits up to 2-3 hours ahead of time, and keep them covered and refrigerated ideally in separate, air tight containers until you are ready to serve. This will make assembling your fruit platter quick and stress-free.

Store any leftovers in separate containers as some fruits will spoil quickly or cause others to spoil quickly. Fruits such as bananas, apples, pears and seedless watermelon or watermelon slices must be put into a separate container as they spoil quickly and will cause spoilage of other fruits.

Tips

Here are some suggestions for displaying and serving your fresh fruit:

• Always make sure to select fruits that are in season to ensure they're ripe, juicy and full of flavor.
• Remove any seeds, pits, leaves or stems and peel fruits as necessary.
• Wash and cut fruits a few hours ahead of time, and store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator to make platter assembly easy.
• Use cookie or fruit cutters to create fun shapes like stars or hearts from watermelon or pineapple.
• Refrigerate fruit until you're ready to serve to ensure the fruits remain fresh and not soggy.
• When arranging your fruit platter, arrange in order of colors, mix different types of fruits, and create patterns.
• Serve with variety of dips.
• Choose a large, flat serving platter or tray with raised edges with a multi-tiered stand or bowls to add height to your fruit platter.
• Start by placing small dipping bowls for fruit dip on the platter. Then, add larger items like watermelon and grapes, followed by slices of oranges, apples, and chunks of pineapple. Keep grapes on the vine so they're easy to hold and don't roll off the tray.
• Cut or slice fruits into bite-sized pieces, making it easy for guests to pick them up.
• Use a bowl of dip or bowls of dips, or carve a large fruit, such as a pineapple or watermelon, to use as the centerpiece of your platter.
• Offer small forks, skewers, or toothpicks to make food portable and easy for guests to enjoy eating without making a mess.
• Customize your fruit platter to the occasion or theme by including fruits that correspond with the event's color scheme.
• Use tableware, napkins, tablecloth and balloons in patriotic or seasonal colors.
• Don't forget to plan fun activities to entertain your guests, such as a baking contest, lawn games, or a fireworks display if permitted in your area.

FAQ

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July 4 Fruit Platter Ideas

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