Best Patriotic Fresh Fruit and Cheese Platter
Add Preferred SourceSometimes, the best things are the simplest, and that’s certainly the case with this Patriotic Fresh Fruit and Cheese Platter. With just fresh strawberries, blueberries, and white Cheddar cheese, you can easily put together a colorful and tasty platter that’s perfect for any patriotic celebration.
I love how great this simple platter looks on the holiday table. It’s eye-catching, always incredibly popular, and it’s cheap to make. You can customize it and use different cheeses, or you can even replace the cheese with marshmallows! And I love giving the task of making the flag to the kids; they love helping out!
Ingredients You’ll Need
You’ll need all the ingredients in the photograph below.
How to Make Patriotic Fresh Fruit and Cheese Platter with Step-By-Step Instructions
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Creating a festive and healthy Patriotic Fresh Fruit and Cheese Platter that’s perfect for your celebrations and won’t break the bank is easy! Here’s how to make it, along with some useful tips to make it even better!
Wash and Dry
Give your strawberries a good wash and let them dry completely. This step is crucial to avoid a soggy platter. Slice off or pull the stems from the strawberries.
Tip: I find pulling the stems keeps the strawberries fresher for longer, rather than slicing them.
Place in Bowl
Fill a small white bowl with blueberries. Place the bowl in one corner of your platter as a placeholder for the square section.
Tip: A white bowl keeps the color scheme crisp and the blueberries contained neatly.
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Line Up the Strawberries
Arrange a double line of strawberries at the top. Leave equal spaces and place another double line in the middle, then a final line at the bottom.
Slice and Arrange the Cheese
Cut the cheese blocks into about ¼-inch slices. Place two slices side by side in the open spaces between the strawberry lines, stacking another slice on top for added height.
Arrange Blueberries
You can leave the blueberries in the bowl or pour them into the remaining space on the platter for a more integrated look.
Ingredients
- 8 pounds fresh strawberries
- 18 ounces fresh blueberries
- 2 8-ounce bars white Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- After washing your fruit thoroughly and giving it time to dry, pull or slice the stems off your strawberries.8 pounds fresh strawberries
- Place your blueberries in a small white bowl and place it in the corner as a placeholder for the square section.18 ounces fresh blueberries
- Line the strawberries up in a double line, at the top of the platter, skip an equal amount of space and place another double line of strawberries. Skip another equal amount of space and at the very bottom of the platter place one final line of strawberries.
- Be sure to keep your lines straight and be sure to line up the starting points of the first two double strawberry lines so the blueberry portion is even.
- Slice your cheese blocks into about ¼-inch slices. Line two slices up side by side in the two open lines. Add another stack on top of each cheese line.2 8-ounce bars white Cheddar cheese
- You can either leave your blueberries in the bowl or pour them into the remaining, open space. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ingredient Prep: Wash your strawberries and blueberries thoroughly and let them dry completely. This prevents excess moisture from affecting the presentation and taste.
- Maximize Freshness: Keep your strawberries and blueberries in the refrigerator until you assemble the platter. This keeps them fresh and crisp.
- Strategic Placement: Place the blueberries in a small white bowl at the corner of the platter. This will act as an anchor point and help organize the rest of the layout.
- Double Up: Stack cheese slices on top of each other for added height and visual interest. This also makes it easier for guests to pick up the cheese.
- Portion Control: Adjust the quantities based on the number of guests to avoid waste and ensure everyone enjoys the platter.
Nutrition
SERIOUSLY GOOD
DESSERTS!
Dessert First is a collection of 61 RECIPES to show you that you can make beautiful, impressive desserts right in your own kitchen, no matter your skill level.
Immediate eBook download. No physical book available.
∙ Lemon Pound Cake
∙ Starbucks Cake Pops
∙ Boston Cream Pie
∙ Chocolate Mousse
∙ Matcha Tiramisu
...and much more!
Includes ad-free recipes like:
Recipe Notes and Expert Tips
- Ingredient Prep: Wash your strawberries and blueberries thoroughly and let them dry completely. This prevents excess moisture from affecting the presentation and taste.
- Maximize Freshness: Keep your strawberries and blueberries in the refrigerator until you assemble the platter. This keeps them fresh and crisp.
- Strategic Placement: Place the blueberries in a small white bowl at the corner of the platter. This will act as an anchor point and help organize the rest of the layout.
- Double Up: Stack cheese slices on top of each other for added height and visual interest. This also makes it easier for guests to pick up the cheese.
- Portion Control: Adjust the quantities based on the number of guests to avoid waste and ensure everyone enjoys the platter.
How to store Patriotic Fresh Fruit and Cheese Platter
To keep your leftover Patriotic Fresh Fruit and Cheese Platter fresh and tasty, try these easy steps.
Put the strawberries, blueberries, and cheese in separate airtight containers. Pop the containers into the fridge right away. The fruit will keep for 2-3 days and the cheese for up to a week.
What to Serve With Patriotic Fresh Fruit and Cheese Platter
Usually, I’ll serve fresh fruit and cheese as part of a spread of food. It makes a great contrast to Ham and Cheese Sliders or Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders.
Add some Pinwheel Sandwiches, an amazing 7 Layer Salad, or a tasty Cobb Salad, and you’ve got the makings of a perfect holiday!
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