The pearl fruit platter is the essence of summer with its assortment of tropical fruit and its resemblence of pearls and the summer shores. Its healthy, fun, and refreshing--or in other words perfect for any occasion from a brunch party to potluck!
Why this platter?
This simple platter features an assortment of white fruit and a beautiful almost-sweet lychee cream cheese dressing that pulls the entire dish together. It is the perfect compliment of subtle tropical flavors that is both comforting and fun. Not only is it tasty, but also pleasant on the eyes, carrrying a calm and subtle aesthetic to it. The easiest way to impress everyone at an upscale event, or even a small book club gathering is here!
So...this platter is not only visually stunning but also offers a variety of nutrients and flavors, making it a healthy and sophisticated choice for any special occasion!
Fruit selection for the pearl fruit platter:
Pears -crisp and juicy, offering a mild, sweet flavor.
Lychees - Exotic and aromatic, with a tender texture and unique taste.
Dragon Fruit (White Flesh) - Mildly sweet and visually stunning, with a delicate crunch from the seeds.
White Peaches and Nectarines - Soft fruit with a sweet flesh.
Bananas - Creamy and sweet, a favorite for all ages.
Rambutan (Peeled) - Similar to lychees, with a sweet, grape-like flavor.
Apples (White Flesh Varieties) - Crisp and slightly tangy, adding a refreshing bite.
Longan - Soft ice-apple like flavor.
Mangosteen - Slightly acidic and sweet tropical fruit.
Guava (white flesh) - sweet tropical fruit that tastes like a blend of pineapple and strawberry.
Bobas - Lychee popping boba adds to the refreshing pop experience in your mouth.
Other fruits to include - Tender or fresh coconut chunks, starfruit are great additions to include in the fruit platter adding rich flavors as well as visual appeal.
You could also add yogurt popping boba for an extra fun flair.
Dressing - The lychee cream cheese dressing with a hint of lemon juice is the sensational dressing that pulls the platter together. Simple and tasty!
Serving Suggestions
This saad easily serves 6 and is best served chilled. A simple idea is to keep the platter on a tray of ice so that it remains chill all through out the time.
You may want to double or even halve the recipe as per your requirement.
If you are planning to make ahead, the best suggestion would be peel the lychee, longan, and orangutan ahead of time since that is time consuming. Apples, pears, and bananas change color and hence it is best to cut them before arranging the platter. However, the dressing could be made ahead and refrigerated.
Storage
Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for one to two days. Since creamcheese lychee dressing contains milk product, it is best to keep it chilled always while serving and keeping it refrigerated is a great idea.
More Salad Recipes
This is a second fruit platter in my Rainbow Salad Series, and this "Sun"sational Sunshine Platter with vibrant yellow and orange fruits, and Scarlet Sunrise Platter featuring red and pink fruits. For a savory veggie spin on rainbow theme, try this Rainbow Salad with Tandoori Dressing.
If you liove colorful salads, here is a list that I would suggest.
Pear Persimmon Pomegranate Salad.
Grilled Nectarine and Feta Salad
Mango Blackbean Quinoa Chipotle Salad
Pearl Fruit Platter
Ingredients
- 1 Dragonfruit (white flesh) balled
- 6-7 Rambutan peeled
- 6-7 Lychee peeled
- 10 Longan peeled
- 1 Banana Sliced
- 10 Wedges Guava(white flesh)
- 10 wedges Apple
- 10 Slices Pear
- 1 Nectarine (white flesh) Slices
- 1 Peach (White flesh) sliced
- ¼ cup Popping boba
- 4 Mangosteen peeled
- ¼ cup Yogurt popping boba optional
Dressing
- 2 tbsp Cream cheese
- 3-4 tbsp Lychee juice
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Garnish
- Mint or edible flowers
Instructions
- To make the dressing, combine thoroughly the cream cheese, lychee juice, and lemon juice. Mix well.
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- Start arranging the platter with sliced bananas.Arrange the nectarines and peaches. Next place the mangosteen half, and lychee, rambutan, and longan. Then plac ethe apples, pears, and guava slices. Add the remaining peeled mangosteen. Drizzle the dressing.
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- Garnish with edible flowers and serve chilled.
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