Happy Birthday Cake Slice (Printable view)

Colorful birthday slice made with fresh fruits, marshmallows, and chocolate chips, perfect for celebratory snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 cup blueberries
03 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into small triangles
04 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 cup green melon, balled or cubed
07 - 1 cup blackberries
08 - 1 banana, sliced (optional, add just before serving)

→ Decorative & Dipping Elements

09 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
10 - 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
11 - 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
12 - 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (optional for dipping)

→ Garnish

13 - Fresh mint leaves

# How To Make:

01 - On a large serving board or platter, outline a triangle shape using fruit or a small piece of parchment paper as a guide.
02 - Place pineapple triangles along the wide end of the triangle to form the cake base.
03 - Create rows of varied fruits such as strawberries, kiwi, and blueberries layered above the pineapple, alternating colors and textures for visual effect.
04 - Line one edge of the triangle with blackberries and halved red grapes to mimic a frosting border.
05 - Place mini marshmallows along the top edge of the slice to resemble piped frosting.
06 - Sprinkle white chocolate chips and rainbow sprinkles over the marshmallow frosting for a festive touch.
07 - Arrange a small row of banana slices near the narrow tip of the triangle just before serving to avoid browning.
08 - Place a small bowl of vanilla Greek yogurt beside the board for dipping, if desired.
09 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for celebrations and healthy snacking
  • Easy to prepare with fresh fruits
02 -
  • Marshmallows may contain gelatin and are not vegan unless specified
  • Keep bananas fresh by tossing with lemon juice before arranging
03 -
  • Use a variety of colors and textures to make the fruit board visually appealing
  • Add banana slices last to prevent browning
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