This dinosaur fruit tray is the perfect snack or appetizer for a dinosaur birthday party or if you’re feeling inspired! Here’s how to assemble it.
How to Make a Dinosaur Fruit Tray
- Make the dinosaur: Using the photo below as a guide, arrange the strawberry slices in the shape of a dinosaur. Select one of the smaller blueberries and use it to form the dinosaur’s eye. Place the pineapple triangles along the back and the tail of the dinosaur.
- Add the background: Place the kiwi slices around the bottom half of the strawberry dinosaur to create grass. Decorate with raspberries and green grapes. Place the blueberries around the strawberry dinosaur in the top half of the tray. Place the orange slice in the upper right of the baking sheet to make sun.
Storing and Freezing Instructions
To Store: Dinosaur fruit trays can be stored for up to a day. If stored for longer than 24 hours, the cut fruit will quickly dehydrate and wilt. To keep the fruit fresh for as long as possible, cover the tray in plastic wrap.
To Freeze: Freezing the fruit is not recommended since the texture will be affected.
Recipe Variations for Dinosaur Fruit Trays
Tropical twist: Swap green grapes with mango chunks for a sweet, exotic flavor. Use papaya slices instead of kiwi for a tropical touch.
Berry swap: Replace blueberries with blackberries and add a handful of pomegranate seeds for extra tanginess and color.
Citrus twist: Substitute orange slices with grapefruit segments for a zesty twist. Add lime wedges for an extra sour treat.
Minty version: use mint leaves as a garnish on top of the kiwi fruit. For added flavor, infuse the pineapple triangles with a hint of lime juice.
Coconut twist: Sprinkle shredded coconut over the fruit tray for extra texture. For an extra coconutty twist, use coconut chunks instead of pineapple.
Nutty fruit tray: For a crunchy texture, sprinkle with chopped almonds or hazelnuts. For sweetness, replace blueberries with dried cranberries.
Chocolate drizzle: Top the fruits with crushed graham crackers for a hint of s’mores flavor, and cover the fruits with a drizzle of melted dark chocolate.
Spicy fruit tray: Dust the fruit tray with a sprinkle of cayenne or chili powder for a spicy twist. Replace kiwi with sliced jalapeños for an extra hot, adult version.
Honeyed drizzle: Drizzle honey over the fruit tray for a touch of natural sweetness — substitute raspberries with sliced figs.
Floral touch: Add edible flowers like pansies or rose petals for extra color. Infuse the fruit tray with a splash of rose water for a delicate floral aroma.
Dinosaur Fruit Tray
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries, halved
- 2-3 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup fresh raspberries
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 cups green grapes
- orange, sliced
- 1 slice fresh pineapple, cut into triangles
Instructions
- Using the photo below as a guide, arrange the strawberry slices in the shape of dinosaur.
- Select one small round blueberry and place it for the dinosaur’s eye.
- Place the pineapple triangles along the back and the tail of the dinosaur.
- Place the kiwi slices around the bottom half of the strawberry dinosaur.
- Decorate with raspberries and green grapes.
- Place the blueberries around the strawberry dinosaur in the top half of the tray.
- Place the orange slice in the upper right of the baking sheet to make sun.
Notes
- Arrangement tip: Lay out the larger fruits, like strawberries and pineapples, first to form the dinosaur’s body before adding smaller fruits for details.
- Fruit freshness: For best results, use ripe, firm fruits. Overripe fruits may become mushy and difficult to work with.
- Tail stability: Secure the triangle pineapple spine securely with the surrounding fruit to prevent rolling off during serving.
- Kid-friendly activity: Encourage children to assist in arranging the fruits, fostering creativity and excitement around healthy eating.
