CASCADING FRUIT CENTERPIECE

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It's exciting and fun to build this pretty centerpiece, which I have made for holidays, weddings and showers over the past 20 years. The ginger dip is wonderful, or you can fill the fruit cups with other favorite dips, flavored yogurt or whipped topping. -Ellen Brown, Aledo, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 3h

Yield 1 fruit centerpiece.

Number Of Ingredients 21

PINEAPPLE GINGER DIP:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
CENTERPIECE:
1 fresh pineapple
1 large grapefruit
1 large navel orange
1 medium lemon
8 Styrofoam rounds (four 10x1 inch, four 6x1 inch)
2 wooden dowels (one 8x1/4 inch, one 4-1/2x1/4 inch)
Floral metal greening pins
3 to 5 pounds seedless green grapes
3 to 5 pounds seedless red grapes
1 pound fresh strawberries
Silk flowers with leaves
3 cups yogurt of your choice

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in coconut. Chill until serving., Cut off pineapple top with a fourth of the pineapple attached; set aside. For dip bowl, cut a third from bottom of pineapple; remove fruit, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Remove peel from center section of pineapple; core and cut pineapple into chunks., Cut the grapefruit, orange and lemon in half widthwise. Remove pulp from one half of each; set aside. (Save the remaining grapefruit, orange and lemon halves for another use.) , Stack two 10-in. Styrofoam rounds and two 6-in. rounds; cover each stack with heavy-duty foil. Repeat with remaining rounds. On a 19x15-in. platter, pile the stacks on top of each other, staggering them and anchoring with dowels. , Place pineapple top on the top circle; position lemon, orange and grapefruit cups on other circles. Place pineapple bowl on platter. , With greening pins, attach clusters of grapes onto circles. Randomly add strawberries, pineapple chunks and more grapes to cover the foil and platter. Decorate with silk flowers. Just before serving, fill pineapple bowl with pineapple ginger dip. Fill lemon, orange and grapefruit cups with yogurt.

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mdrony Khan
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Desai Chishimba
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I made this centerpiece for my son's birthday party and it was a huge hit! The kids loved it.


Atteq Rehman
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This is a great recipe for a healthy dessert. The fruit is a good source of vitamins and minerals.


Dagm Sisay
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I love how this centerpiece is so versatile. You can use any type of fruit you like, so it's perfect for any occasion.


Ali Mujtaba
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This is a great recipe for a picnic. It's easy to transport and everyone will love it.


BOBBY Zaddy
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I made this centerpiece for my friend's baby shower and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Sagun Sharma
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This is a great recipe for a gift. It's sure to impress anyone you give it to.


Sajan Anujaya
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I love how this centerpiece is both beautiful and delicious. It's a real showstopper.


Ella Watson
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. The fruit is refreshing and delicious.


Ali Raza King
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I made this centerpiece for my wedding and it was absolutely stunning. I received so many compliments on it.


nanu lama
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This is a great recipe for a healthy snack. The fruit is a good source of vitamins and minerals.


Sohidul Pramanik
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I love how this centerpiece looks like a waterfall of fruit. It's so elegant and beautiful.


zaras asmr channel
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Jony Mia
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I made this centerpiece for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit! The kids loved it.


shofikulislam shofik
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This is a beautiful and delicious centerpiece. It's perfect for a party or a special occasion.


Jesse Coleman
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any type of fruit you like, so it's perfect for any season.


Gelbu Sherpa
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Shawal Shawalzs
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow. My centerpiece turned out beautifully and tasted delicious.


Moeen U Din
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This cascading fruit centerpiece was a showstopper at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.


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