A colorful holiday fruit arrangement with pineapple, banana, and fresh berries to brighten any gathering.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base & Beard
01 - 1 medium pineapple, peeled and sliced for the beard
02 - 1 large red apple, sliced for Santa's hat
→ Face & Features
03 - 1 banana, peeled and sliced for the face
04 - 2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced for eyes and hat trim
05 - 2 blueberries for pupils
06 - 1 strawberry for the nose
07 - 6 to 8 mini marshmallows for hat trim and pom-pom
08 - 6 to 8 seedless red grapes for mouth and decoration
→ Optional Garnishes
09 - 1 handful pomegranate seeds
10 - Fresh mint leaves for extra color
# How to make it:
01 - Slice the pineapple into thin half-moon pieces and arrange them in a fan shape at the bottom of a large platter to create Santa's beard.
02 - Place banana slices above the pineapple, shaping an oval to represent Santa's face.
03 - Arrange apple slices in an arc above the banana to form Santa's hat.
04 - Line the base of the hat with kiwi slices and place a cluster of mini marshmallows at the tip as the pom-pom.
05 - Use kiwi slices and blueberries to create the eyes, positioning them on the banana face.
06 - Position a strawberry in the center to serve as Santa's nose.
07 - Slice red grapes and arrange them to form Santa’s smiling mouth.
08 - Scatter pomegranate seeds and mint leaves around the platter for added festive color and freshness.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
