Creative Fruit Ideas for 3rd Grade Class Party

[pcleah]

I have to bring in fruit for my sons 3rd grade class next week for a party. I was thinking of doing something different, maybe kebobs or something like that. Anyone have any ideas they can share? My creative juices are all used up lately. Thanks!!!!:

 

[MandyK]

Kids love anything on a stick! How about using the creative cutters to cut fruit -- look at this website: http://www.ediblearrangements.com

also offer "dips" like yogurt or whipped cream.

 

[jenniferknapp]

another easy/yummy dip is equal parts of marshmallow fluff and softened cream cheese whipped together! (and now they have strawberry cream cheese so you could have pinkish-red dip if you want!)

 

[ChefBeckyD]

another easy/yummy dip is equal parts of marshmallow fluff and softened cream cheese whipped together! (and now they have strawberry cream cheese so you could have pinkish-red dip if you want!)

That is a yummy dip!

 

[raebates]

If you don't use the creative cutters, be sure to use the crinkle cutter to cut up the fruit. (For cheapies like me it's better because there's less "leftover" fruit.)

 

[ChefBeckyD]

If you don't use the creative cutters, be sure to use the crinkle cutter to cut up the fruit. (For cheapies like me it's better because there's less "leftover" fruit.)

Hey Rae!
When I have leftover fruit, I throw it in the freezer and use it for smoothies!

 

[pamperedgirl3]

Hey Rae!
When I have leftover fruit, I throw it in the freezer and use it for smoothies!

Cool idea!

I was going to suggest a yogurt dip also! Kebobs sound like a fun idea for that age! I'd use the crinkle cutter!

 

[raebates]

Good idea, Becky. My son is the smoothie king.

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Yummy FruitI think kabobs are good ideas but also just getting your chillzane tray and filling it up with pretty colorful fruits will definitely appeal to any child.

I once made 2 fruit trays for a church get together with strawberries, grapes, canteloupe, honey dew melon, bananas, and oranges. The kids couldn't stop eating it. They parked right in front of my trays and just ate and ate and ate. From the ages of 2 - 15!!
I used this recipe for making a fruit dip and they devoured every last piece. They said it was pretty and colorful and the dip was delicious. So as long as you decorate that tray in a colorful way with fresh delicious fruit, it will be a sure winner.

Fruit dip:
8 oz cream cheese
1 jar marshmallow creme

You can also add 8 oz of frozen whipped topping to 8 oz of cream cheese. One day I experimented and put all three ingredients together, it was yummy.

I personally like to get my chocolate fountain flowing and eating my strawberries and bananas that way!!
Debbie

 

[chefann]

Another good fruit dip is 1 8 oz. carton of strawberry yogurt plus 1 8 oz. carton of strawberry Cool Whip.

 

[Grandmarita]

In our Kids Cookbook, we have a dip that is very popular with kids. I modify it to use 8 oz. tub of Cool Whip, 1 cup peanut butter and 1 cup Plain Yogurt.
You can use the Light version of any of the above, and it does not alter the flavor. The kids love to whip it up for me. It refrigerates well for several days, if it is not all consumed immediately! I love it with apple slices, especially, and it is nice with grapes and honeydew melon too!