Pin This A vibrant, whimsical fruit platter inspired by the mythical dragons scales, featuring colorful sliced fruits artfully arranged with luscious homemade dips—a showstopping centerpiece perfect for parties and family gatherings.
This board is always a hit at our family gatherings and the kids love helping arrange the fruit.
Ingredients
- Fruit Selection: 1 small dragon fruit, peeled and sliced, 1 cup green grapes, halved, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced, 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced, 1 mango, peeled and thinly sliced, 1 small pineapple, peeled and cut into triangles, 1 orange, peeled and segmented, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- Dips: 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, 2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare Fruits:
- Prepare all fruits as directed, slicing thinly to mimic the look of overlapping dragon scales.
- Arrange Fruit:
- On a large platter or board, arrange the fruit slices in tightly overlapping rows, alternating colors and shapes for a scale-like effect.
- Make Yogurt Dip:
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth. Place in a serving bowl for dipping.
- Melt Chocolate Dip:
- Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until glossy and smooth. Pour into a small bowl for dipping.
- Arrange Dips:
- Nestle the bowls of yogurt dip and chocolate dip among the arranged fruits.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the board for a magical touch. Serve immediately.
Pin This Letting kids help arrange the fruit makes this a fun and interactive family activity that everyone enjoys.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, paring knife, small bowls for dips, microwave-safe bowl, spoons
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (Greek yogurt, chocolate chips). For allergies, use plant-based yogurt and dairy-free chocolate. Some chocolate chips may contain traces of nuts or soy—check labels carefully.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 165, Total Fat: 4 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 4 g per serving
Pin This This dragon scales board is a delightful centerpiece that brings color and fun to any gathering.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I create the overlapping scale effect with fruit?
Thinly slice fruits like dragon fruit, kiwi, and mango, then arrange them tightly in overlapping rows, alternating colors and shapes for a scale-like pattern.
- → What are the best fruits to use for this platter?
Use a mix of vibrant fruits such as dragon fruit, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, kiwis, mango, pineapple, and pomegranate seeds for color and texture variety.
- → Can I prepare the dips ahead of time?
Yes, the honey-vanilla yogurt dip and the chocolate-coconut dip can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until serving.
- → Are there vegan alternatives for the dips?
Replace Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and use dairy-free chocolate chips to make the dips vegan-friendly without sacrificing flavor.
- → How should I serve this fruit and dip board?
Arrange the fruit on a large board, nestle the dips among the slices, and sprinkle pomegranate seeds last for a magical finishing touch. Serve immediately for best freshness.