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A plate arranged with sliced strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple, green grapes, and blueberries forms a vibrant fruit rainbow. Marshmallows and gold-wrapped candies sit in bowls nearby, accented by green shamrock decorations.

How to Make a Rainbow Fruit Platter

Create a Rainbow Fruit Platter that’s fresh, colorful, and easy to assemble. Perfect for parties, holidays, and kid-friendly celebrations.

Course desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword Rainbow Fruit Platter, Rainbow Fruit Tray
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • Note: The quantity needed will depend on the size of the plate or platter.
  • Strawberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • Pineapple
  • Green grapes
  • Blueberries
  • Black grapes
  • Marshmallows
  • Wrapped Rolos candies

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the fruit. Cut into bite-size pieces if desired.
  2. Arrange the fruit beginning with the strawberries along the edge of the plate.
  3. Continue adding the fruit, row by row, in the order listed. If the fruit slides towards the center, gently push the fruit back towards the edge of the plate and continue adding rows until the rainbow is complete.
  4. Add a small bowl on each side of the rainbow with one holding marshmallows and the other holding the Rolos candies. If prefered, place the marshmallows and candies directly on the plate.
  5. Serve with bamboo skewers if desired to allow guests to create their own rainbow kabob.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

After you slice your fruit, soak them in lemon or orange juice for about 20 minutes. The acidic juice will stop the fruit from browning. 

After your party or snack time, it’s best to store your fruit in an airtight container or resealable bag. You’ll have a nice fruit salad for 2-3 Days. As the fruit starts to brown you will want to disregard it. 

Serve with your fruit platter with bamboo skewers, wooden skewers or toothpicks, if desired, to allow guests to create their own rainbow.