The Pomegranate Pivot Platter (Printable)

Visually stunning fruit arrangement with vibrant reds and pinks centered on halved pomegranate.

# What you'll need:

→ Central Element

01 - 1 large pomegranate, halved

→ Deep Red Fruits

02 - 1 cup dark cherries, pitted
03 - 1 cup red grapes
04 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled

→ Pink Fruits

05 - 1 cup raspberries
06 - 1 cup watermelon, cubed
07 - 1 cup pink grapefruit segments

→ Pale Pink/White Fruits

08 - 1 cup dragon fruit, cubed
09 - 1 cup pink or blush apple slices
10 - 1 cup pear slices

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - Edible rose petals

# Method:

01 - Place the halved pomegranate, cut side facing up, at the center of a large serving platter.
02 - Arrange dark cherries, red grapes, and hulled strawberries in a crescent shape around the pomegranate.
03 - Create a gradient by positioning raspberries, cubed watermelon, and pink grapefruit segments next to the deep red fruits.
04 - Place dragon fruit cubes, pink or blush apple slices, and pear slices at the outer edge of the platter to continue the color transition.
05 - Optionally, decorate with fresh mint leaves and edible rose petals for enhanced color and aroma. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent twenty minutes.
  • Every guest will ask for the recipe because the gradient effect feels almost too beautiful to eat.
  • No cooking required means you can pull this together while wearing whatever you want.
02 -
  • The moment you cut those pear and apple slices, they're on a timer—a squeeze of lime juice genuinely does prevent browning, and it adds a subtle brightness that makes sense with the fruit.
  • The pomegranate halves will weep slightly as they sit, and that's not a disaster; it's actually beautiful because those deep red juices create a subtle stain around the centerpiece.
03 -
  • A slightly damp paper towel under your serving platter keeps it from sliding around while you're arranging, and it's a small detail that makes the whole process feel more intentional.
  • If you're nervous about the arrangement, sketch it lightly on paper first—knowing where each color family goes takes the pressure off and lets you focus on enjoying the actual arranging.
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