Make your holiday celebration extra festive with a Grinch Fruit Tray! Learn how to create this whimsical and healthy Christmas treat. Perfect for parties and family gatherings.

The holiday season is such a wonderful time filled with spreading joy and cheer to all, and guess what? You can add an extra dash of festive cheer to your celebrations with a healthy and delightful Grinch Christmas Fruit Tray. Whether you're playing host at a holiday party, joining a potluck gathering, or simply craving a fun and nutritious snack to share with your family, this Grinch-inspired fruit platter is an absolutely fantastic idea that's sure to bring smiles to both the young and young at heart.

Why You'll Love It

I have made a lot of fruit cheese and cracker snack boards and some really pretty lunch snack trays and last year for Christmas I made Candy Cane Christmas Charcuterie Board and a Tree-mendous Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board, this year I wanted to make something different. What better than a Grinch snack board that gets everyone to eat a little healthier and makes them smile. Why should you make it, besides the fact it is so cute, and pretty easy too:

1. Festive Delight: It brings the holiday spirit to life with a Grinch-themed fruit tray that's both visually appealing and fun.
2. Healthy Indulgence: It offers a guilt-free way to enjoy delicious, fresh fruits during the holiday season.
3. Versatile Creation: Whether you're hosting a party or making a snack for your family, it's versatile and suitable for various occasions.
4. Kid-Friendly Fun: Kids will adore helping make and devour this playful and nutritious treat. It is also a fun way to get kids in the kitchen.
5. Creative Expression: You can get creative with the arrangement, making it a delightful and artistic project.
6. Shareable Joy: It's a wonderful conversation starter and a fantastic dish to share with loved ones.
7. Memorable Moments: The Grinch Fruit Tray is sure to create lasting memories and become a cherished holiday tradition.
8. Twist on Grinch Kabobs: It puts a unique spin on Grinch kabobs, offering a refreshing take on a classic holiday treat.

Grinch Christmas Fruit Tray Ingredients

Don't forget to check the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

While I keep calling this a fruit platter technically this is a fruit and vegetable tray. You can make easy swaps if you prefer to make it all fruit but I think it makes a nice twist to have it as a Christmas vegetable tray as well.

• Cream cheese
• Powdered sugar
• Whipped cream
• Red food coloring
• Red Bell Pepper
• Strawberries
• Cherry tomatoes
• Raspberries
• White cheddar popcorn
• Green Bell Pepper
• Kiwis
• Sugar snap peas
• Green grapes
• Mini cucumbers
• Black licorice wheels
• Lemon heads
• Chocolate covered raisins

How to Make a Grinch Fruit Platter

Make the Fluffy Fruit Dip: Using a stand mixer or electric mixer, combine the fruit dip ingredients together until smooth. Add a few drops of red food coloring and stir. Check the color and add more food coloring if you want a deeper red. Place in a heart-shaped bowl.

Prep the fruits and veggies: Since you will be using the fruits and veggies a certain way, you need to get them ready. It is simple to do but there are a few steps.

Make the Grinch Outline: If you have a slate board, which I recommend, you can use chalk and outline the Grinch or you can just do as I did and create it in sections with the help of visual aids like pictures. I use this How to Draw the Grinch Easily guide.

Create the Grinch: Use the popcorn where the rim of the har will be. Use a little bowl to place popcorn where the pompom ball of the hat will be.

Use a red pepper strip to outline the hat. Start with one line of peppers and then lay another line on top to make a barrier. Then, start to create the outline of the face with green peppers the same way.

Fill in the hat with strawberries, cherry tomatoes, and raspberries. Next, fill in the face with kiwis, snap peas, green grapes, and cucumbers. Use the licorice and make the mouth. Add the bottom of the green pepper as the nose.

Use the lemon heads on the snap peas to create eyes. It is a bit tricky so you will need to play with them. It works best on the peas because the liquid in the kiwis makes the color run. Place the chocolate in the middle of the yellow eyes. Add licorice to make the eyebrows.

Tips and Tricks for Making Grinch Fruit Tray For Christmas

• Choose Ripe and Fresh Fruits and Veggies: Select fruits and vegetables that are ripe and fresh for the best taste and appearance. Vibrant colors will make your Grinch stand out.
• Prep in Advance: Making this tray typically takes about an hour. If you're pressed for time, consider preparing the fruits and vegetables in advance. You can slice them a day ahead, but it's advisable not to cut them more than 24 hours beforehand for the best freshness.
• Involve the Kids: Making a Grinch Fruit Tray is a great activity for kids. They can help wash, peel, and cut fruits (with adult supervision) and have a blast assembling the Grinch's face.

Can I use any fruits for the Grinch Christmas Fruit Platter, or are there specific fruits I should use?

I am using certain fruits and vegetables, but you can get creative. If there is something on the Christmas platter that you prefer not to use, you can eliminate it and come up with an alternative.