Easy Cheese and Fruit Tray

I wanted to share this super easy cheese and fruit tray that is perfect for parties and gatherings. Actually, it’s more like a snack tray that you can adjust using whatever you have (nuts, olives, crackers, etc.).  It literally just takes a couple minutes to make and is always a big hit because the big pineapple top in the center brings the magic.

Keep in mind, you can switch out any of the fruits or cheeses for whatever you like and you can make this tray as large or as small as you need. For my tray, I used a pineapple, strawberries, grapes, different types of cubed/sliced cheeses, nuts and meats.

The trick and star for this tray is the large pineapple in the center.

So here’s how I make it:

 

After I washed the fruit. I cut the pineapple in half

 

 

The top part of the pineapple is the star of the show and I add it at the end to the tray. I use the bottom part of the pineapple by cutting into bite size wedges.

I start by adding my bowls of snacks like nuts and olives.

 

 

Next, I add bunches of seedless grapes across from each other to balance the color.

 

I then space out and place strawberries. Again, as you’re placing color on the board, you’ll want to balance it.

 

I come in next with my meats and cheeses but leaving a large open spot to place my pineapple at the end.

 

 

I then finish by adding the pineapple top and slices around the board.

 

For gathering boards/trays like this, I prefer to use a mix of cheeses like cheddar, marble jack and parmesan cubes.

 

It’s such an easy and quick way to create a beautiful appetizer.  Not only do the parents love it but you can be certain the kid’s will munch on it as well.  There are all sorts of variations that could be made with this too!

Cheers!

Cyndy