A colorful holiday centerpiece featuring pineapple, apple, banana, and assorted fruits arranged as Santa’s face.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 kiwifruits, 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 color and garnish
# Recipe Steps:
01 - Slice the pineapple into thin half-moon shapes and arrange in a fan shape at the bottom of a large serving platter.
02 - Place banana slices in an oval shape above the pineapple to create the face.
03 - Arrange apple slices in an arc above the banana face to form the hat.
04 - Line the base of the hat with kiwi slices and position mini marshmallows at the tip for the pom-pom.
05 - Use kiwi slices and place blueberries as pupils onto the banana face.
06 - Place the strawberry centrally on the face to represent the nose.
07 - Slice red grapes and place them in a curved smile shape underneath the nose.
08 - Scatter pomegranate seeds and fresh mint leaves around the platter to enhance color and freshness.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
