Hidden Oasis Fruit Dips (Print Version)

A visually appealing platter combining crackers, nuts, fresh fruits, and creamy dips for easy entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers & Nuts

01 - 5.3 oz assorted dry crackers (water crackers, multigrain, rye)
02 - 3.5 oz mixed roasted nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans)

→ Fruits

03 - 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green), washed
04 - 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
05 - 1 large kiwi, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 small mango, peeled and cubed
07 - 0.5 cup pineapple chunks

→ Dips

08 - 3.5 oz creamy hummus
09 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt dip (or tzatziki)
10 - 3.5 oz honey or fruit compote

# Steps to Follow:

01 - On a large serving platter, form a ring around the edge using assorted dry crackers, positioning them upright or fanned out for an appealing display.
02 - Place the mixed roasted nuts in the spaces between the crackers to complete the outer circle.
03 - Arrange the seedless grapes, fresh berries, sliced kiwi, cubed mango, and pineapple chunks in the center as a colorful, textured mound, alternating colors and shapes for visual interest.
04 - Set small bowls containing hummus, Greek yogurt dip, and honey or fruit compote in the middle of the fruit arrangement.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour before serving to maintain freshness.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when you actually spent twenty minutes assembling.
  • Everyone finds something they love because there's so much variety in every bite.
  • No cooking required means you can make it while chatting with your guests.
02 -
  • Assemble this no more than an hour before serving, or your crackers will start absorbing moisture and lose their snap.
  • Pat your grapes and berries dry before arranging them, or they'll weep and make everything soggy.
  • Keep everything cold until the moment you serve—cold dips and cold fruit make this feel refreshing rather than heavy.
03 -
  • Chill your platter for 15 minutes before arranging to keep everything fresh longer and slow down any sweating from the dips.
  • Buy nuts that are roasted the day you plan to serve this—day-old roasted nuts taste a thousand times better than week-old ones.
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