This Grinch Fruit Tray is a fun and festive Christmas appetizer made with fresh strawberries, green grapes, marshmallows, and candy decorations. The fruit is arranged to look like the Grinch’s face, making it an adorable addition to Christmas parties, holiday gatherings, and movie nights.
I had so much fun putting this Grinch fruit platter together! It’s an easy way to add a little Christmas cheer to the table, and I love how the fresh fruit makes a colorful holiday treat that kids and adults can enjoy.
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Green Grapes: Create the Grinch’s green face.
- Strawberries: Make his bright red Santa hat.
- Marshmallows: Form the fluffy white trim on his hat.
- Yellow Cheese: Cut into shapes for the Grinch’s eyes.
- Red Candies: Add the red pupils to his eyes.
- Black Licorice: Creates his eyebrows, nose, and mischievous grin.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make a Grinch Fruit Tray
Create the Grinch’s Face: Arrange the green grapes on a large platter in the shape of the Grinch’s head.
Make the Santa Hat: Place a row of large marshmallows across the top of the grapes to create the hat brim. Arrange the strawberries above the marshmallows to form his red Santa hat.
Make the Face: Use black licorice to create the Grinch’s eyebrows and mischievous smile.
Add the Eyes: Cut two eye shapes from a slice of cheddar cheese. Place them on the grapes and add one red M&M to each eye.
Tips I Found Helpful 🩵
- Use a large platter so there’s plenty of room to shape the Grinch’s face.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the grapes and strawberries before arranging.
- Choose strawberries that are similar in size for a more even Santa hat.
- Cut the licorice into smaller pieces to make shaping the eyebrows and smile easier.
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Grinch Fruit Tray
This Grinch Fruit Tray is a fun and festive Christmas treat made with fresh fruit, marshmallows, and candy!
Ingredients
- Green grapes
- Black licorice
- 1 slice of cheddar cheese
- 2 red M&M's
- Large marshmallows
- Strawberries
Instructions
- Arrange the green grapes on a large platter to create the shape of the Grinch's head.
- Place large marshmallows across the top of the grapes to create the brim of his Santa hat.
- Arrange the strawberries above the marshmallows to form the red Santa hat.
- Cut two eye shapes from the cheddar cheese slice and place them on the grapes.
- Add one red M&M to each cheese eye.
- Cut the black licorice into pieces and arrange them to create the Grinch's eyebrows and smile.
Notes
The amount of fruit needed will depend on the size of your platter. Arrange the fruit just before serving for the freshest appearance.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 59Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 24mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g
