Spooky Halloween Fruit Tray
Festive healthy Halloween party platter with white chocolate strawberry ghosts, banana mummies, mandarin orange pumpkins, and blackberry spiders.
In a nutshell: This authentic american spooky halloween fruit tray comes together in just 30 mins using simple whole ingredients. The chef's secret is to Wash strawberries and dry thoroughly with paper towels; any water droplets will seize melt. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Spiking +500% MoM as Pinterest's #2 trending spotlight, this Spooky Halloween Fruit Tray is the ultimate vibrant, wholesome Halloween party platter! Featuring white chocolate strawberry ghosts, banana ghosts, mandarin orange pumpkins with celery stems, and adorable blackberry spiders.
Key Equipment
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- Large round wooden serving board or platter
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Parchment paper
- Toothpicks
- Paring knife
Chef's Pro-Tips
- Dry strawberries completely: Wash strawberries and dry thoroughly with paper towels; any water droplets will seize melted chocolate and prevent a smooth coating.
- Insert celery stems into mandarins: Peel small Clementines or Cuties and gently press a 1-inch matchstick of celery into the center to mimic a pumpkin stem.
- Make blackberry spiders with candy eyes: Dab a tiny drop of melted chocolate on candy eyes and press onto plump blackberries; use sliced black licorice strings or chocolate pretzel sticks for legs.
Ingredients
10
servings
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1 lb fresh strawberries, stems attached, washed and completely dried
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6 oz white chocolate melting wafers or vanilla almond bark, for ghost coating
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2 tbsp mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, for strawberry ghost faces and banana eyes
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4 firm-ripe bananas, peeled and cut in half crosswise
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6 whole Clementine or mandarin oranges, peeled whole
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2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch small matchsticks for pumpkin stems
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1 cup fresh blackberries, for creepy-crawly spiders
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24 pieces mini candy eyes, for spider and ghost faces
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½ cup shredded coconut or blueberries, optional, for platter filler and festive contrast
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Make White Chocolate Strawberry Ghosts
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring until glossy and smooth. Holding strawberries by green stems, dip into white chocolate, dragging across parchment to create a ghostly tail. Press two mini chocolate chips for eyes and one for an open mouth before chocolate sets. Chill 15 minutes.
Assemble Boo-nanas (Banana Ghosts)
Peel bananas and cut each in half crosswise. Lightly brush cut surfaces with lemon juice to prevent browning. Press two mini chocolate chips (or dab melted dark chocolate) near the rounded top to create cute ghost faces. Stand them upright or lay flat on tray.
Make Mandarin Orange Pumpkins
Peel Clementine or mandarin oranges, leaving them intact as whole spheres. Insert one small celery stick matchstick into the top center opening of each orange to create realistic mini pumpkin stems.
Build Blackberry Spiders
Using a dab of melted white chocolate as edible glue, attach two candy eyeballs onto plump fresh blackberries. Add curved chocolate piped legs or pretzel stick pieces around each spider.
Arrange Festive Platter & Serve
Arrange the strawberry ghosts, boo-nanas, mandarin pumpkins, and blackberry spiders artfully on a large dark wooden serving platter. Fill gaps with fresh blueberries or coconut shreds for snowy contrast. Serve immediately to delight party guests!
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
You can prepare strawberry ghosts up to 24 hours in advance and store chilled. Assemble peeled bananas and mandarins up to 2-3 hours before your party so they stay fresh and bright.
Lightly brush cut banana pieces with fresh lemon juice or pineapple juice before adding chocolate chip eyes.
Yes! A center bowl of Greek yogurt honey dip or salted caramel dip pairs deliciously with the fresh fruit.
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