Hidden Oasis Fruit Crackers (Print Version)

Crisp crackers and nuts form a colorful ring around 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 - ½ 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Form a ring along the edge of a large serving platter with assorted dry crackers, positioning them upright or fanned out for an attractive display.
02 - Insert mixed roasted nuts between the crackers, creating a continuous outer circle around the platter.
03 - Place the fresh fruits in the center of the platter, arranging them in a vibrant, colorful mound by alternating colors and shapes.
04 - Set small bowls containing hummus, Greek yogurt dip, and honey or fruit compote within the fruit cluster at the center.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour prior to service.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when it actually took twenty minutes and required zero cooking.
  • Everyone finds something they love, from the satisfying crunch of nuts to the juicy sweetness of fresh fruit.
  • It's naturally vegetarian, endlessly customizable, and practically impossible to mess up.
02 -
  • Prep your fruit no more than an hour before serving, otherwise the kiwi and berries start weeping and the whole board looks tired instead of fresh.
  • Pat the berries gently dry before arranging them; any excess moisture will make the crackers soggy and ruin the textural contrast.
  • The dips should sit in bowls that are shallow and wide enough that people can reach the bottom comfortably—nothing feels worse than scraping an empty dip bowl with your last cracker.
03 -
  • If berries start to weep, pat them dry right before serving and consider adding them last, just minutes before people arrive.
  • Toast your own nuts if you have time—the flavor is noticeably deeper, and your guests will taste that care in every bite.
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