Winter Fruit Fig Date Snowdrift (Printable)

A colorful fruit display with figs, dates, coconut flakes, and nuts garnished with honey and mint.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 8 fresh figs, halved
02 - 12 Medjool dates, pitted and halved
03 - 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small bunch red grapes, halved

→ Snowdrift Topping

05 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
06 - ½ cup crumbled soft goat cheese or ricotta (optional)

→ Garnishes

07 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
08 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
09 - Honey, for drizzling
10 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Artfully arrange fig halves, date halves, pear slices, and grape halves on a large serving platter.
02 - Sprinkle the unsweetened coconut flakes evenly over the fruit to create a snowdrift effect.
03 - If using, dot the platter with small spoonfuls of goat cheese or ricotta.
04 - Evenly scatter chopped pistachios and pomegranate seeds across the platter.
05 - Lightly drizzle honey over the assembled ingredients.
06 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sweet and fresh combination of figs and dates
  • Elegant presentation for festive occasions
02 -
  • For a vegan version omit the cheese or use a plant-based alternative
  • Substitute other seasonal fruits like persimmons or apples if figs are unavailable
03 -
  • Use ripe but firm figs to hold their shape
  • Gently drizzle honey to avoid soaking the fruit
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