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Fruit Charcuterie Board Ideas

Fruit boards are fresh, budget-friendly and gone in minutes. A good dip and smart cutting make them look stunning.

Updated · 10 ideas· 6 min read·

Quick answer

For a fruit charcuterie board, choose 6–8 fruits in different colours, cut them into bite-size pieces, group them in bands or a rainbow, and add one or two dips (yogurt, chocolate, cream cheese). Toss apple, pear and banana in a little lemon juice so they don't brown.

Idea 1

Rainbow board

Strawberries, oranges, pineapple, kiwi, blueberries and grapes in colour order.

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Idea 2

Tropical board

Mango, pineapple, papaya, kiwi, coconut and passion fruit.

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Idea 3

Berry board

Four kinds of berries with whipped cream and shortbread.

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Idea 4

Fruit and cheese board

Grapes, apple, pear and figs with cheddar, brie and blue cheese.

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Idea 5

Watermelon board

Watermelon in sticks with feta, mint and lime.

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Idea 6

Fruit kebab board

Skewers of fruit standing in a melon.

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Idea 7

Citrus board

Oranges, clementines, grapefruit and blood orange slices.

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Idea 8

Kids' fruit faces

Arrange fruit into smiley faces on small plates.

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Idea 9

Dried fruit and nut board

Apricots, dates, figs, mango and mixed nuts. Lasts all day.

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Idea 10

Fruit and chocolate fondue

Fruit around a pot of warm chocolate.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you keep fruit fresh on a board?

Toss apple, pear and banana in lemon juice, cut fruit within 2 hours of serving, and keep berries unwashed until just before use.

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