The Perfect Pancake and Fruit Platter

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The perfect pancake and fruit platter doubles as a brunch charcuterie board. Served with fluffy mini pancakes, fresh seasonal fruit, and three different syrups this is one of the best fruit platter ideas!

Round out this fruit and pancake charcuterie board with some other delicious breakfast sides like Smothered and Covered Waffle House Hash Browns and Creamy Cheese Grits.

Things get a little sweeter when you serve up a delectable fruit platter garnished with fresh fruit, pancake bites, and plenty of syrup! I’m the most popular person at the function when I show up with this mouthwatering brunch board. It works as breakfast, dessert, or an appetizer.

Why you will love this Brunch Charcuterie Board:

Perfect for All Occasions! It’s not a party without a fresh fruit platter. We love this for all kinds of gatherings Easter brunch to Christmas morning.

Beautiful Presentation! Impress your guests with this aesthetic fruit tray. This edible centerpiece looks like it was catered so no Edible arrangements order or Costco run required!

Customizable! Swap out the fruits based on your preference or what’s in season. Have fun with other additions too!

Ingredients for this Fruit Platter Recipe

To make a brunch board with pancake syrup, you will need the following ingredients:

1. Pancake Batter: Use your favorite pancake mix.
2. Powdered sugar: This is the perfect sweet touch and elevates the presentation.

Seasonal fruits:

These fruits are prime in the spring through late summer.

1. Fresh Berries: I like to use strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries:
2. Grapes: Use green and purple grapes for some color and flavor contrast.
3. Melons: Add watermelon (not pictured here but a great option for summer fruit trays) and cantaloupe.

Syrups:

1. Maple syrup
2. Chocolate syrup
3. Strawberry syrup

How to Make a Fruit Platter

Use a mason jar lid or a mold to make your pancakes. Pour just enough pancake batter to fit into the molds. Then cook each pancake over medium heat on each side for about 2 minutes.

Once you begin to see bubbles forming on the batter side, flip the pancakes and cook on the other side for another 2 minutes. Continue this process until all of the pancakes are cooked. 

To assemble your pancake brunch board:

Use a large cutting board, or set out sheets of parchment paper on a flat surface. Assemble your golden brown pancakes in your desired shape; a heart shape, an “S” shape, or in a row. 

Sprinkle the pancakes with powdered sugar. Then pour your syrups into small separate bowls or little ramekins and place them on the board or platter. 

Be sure to thoroughly wash and dry your fruit, then arrange the fruit all around the pancakes and bowls of syrups in separate little piles. Make a little pile of strawberries, a small pile of blueberries, etc. 

Get as creative as you want with your fruit platter brunch board, and enjoy!

Tips and Variations for Your Fruit Platter

• Want to add more fruits? Peaches, cherries, and figs hit their prime in late summer. For more specialty offerings try mango or kiwi.
• Use fruits that are in season. When fruits are in their prime, they’re at their best, taste and looks-wise.
• Ensure all of your fruit is diced and ready for placement before beginning your fruit tray.
• Make your brunch board look bountiful by filling up white space with garnishes like fresh herbs (like mint or basil) or fresh-cut flowers.
• While I love the breakfast theme, you can swap the pancakes for muffins or pastries. And instead of syrup, try dipping sauces like Nutella, cream cheese dip, and honey.
• Prepare the fruit platter up to 1 day in advance and make the pancakes the day of. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

FAQ

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• The Best Sweet Breakfast Hot Cereal
• Skillet Fried Potatoes with Smoked Sausage
• Deluxe Cheesy Hash Browns

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