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Banana Dolphin Fruit Platter

A fun, healthy, and creative fruit arrangement where bananas are carved into adorable dolphins leaping from an ocean of fresh green grapes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Base & Dolphins
  • 4-6 firm bananas with long stems yellow, unbruised
  • 2-3 lbs seedless green grapes washed and dried
Decorations & Preservatives
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice optional, to prevent browning
  • 1 tube black decorative icing or edible marker for eyes (cloves can be used for adults)

Equipment

  • Paring Knife
  • Serving platter
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Wash the green grapes thoroughly and pat them completely dry to ensure the bananas don't get soggy.
  2. Arrange the majority of the grapes on a large platter in a dense, slightly uneven layer to simulate ocean waves.
  3. Take a banana and carefully slice the stem in half horizontally, cutting about 1.5 inches deep to create the dolphin's open mouth.
  4. Lightly brush the freshly cut inside of the banana stem with lemon juice to stop it from turning brown.
  5. Using black icing or an edible food marker, draw a small dot on each side of the banana just below the stem to create the eyes.
  6. Wedge a single green grape into the carved mouth of the banana.
  7. Nestle the bottom half of the banana securely into the grape base on the platter so it stands up like a leaping dolphin. Repeat with remaining bananas.
  8. Serve immediately for the best visual presentation and freshness.

Notes

If preparing slightly ahead of time, keep the grapes chilled but do not refrigerate the bananas, as their skins will turn black.