1. Use a sharp knife and a cutting board to cut off the crown of a pineapple (the top of a pineapple). Rinse and pat it dry with paper towels.
2. Position the pineapple crown upside down in the center of your platter (can be a tray or even a cheese board). This will give it the appearance of a Christmas tree. To create the star, cut a ring from the pineapple, then use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the star. Secure the star on top with a toothpick.
3. Wash your chosen variety of fruits and let them air-dry on paper towels. I prepared this large platter for my son's school party food table, featuring kid-favorite fruits: clementines, grapes, and strawberries. Arrange different types of fruit around the pineapple tree. I suggest placing larger fruits (like clementines) close to the tree for stability, and smaller fruits (grapes and strawberries) further out.
4. Make sure the pineapple Christmas tree is dry, then sprinkle it with powdered sugar for the perfect finishing touch.