Christmas Fruit Wreath with Cinnamon Pastry Swirls

There’s nothing I love more than a festive centrepiece that looks magical, feeds a crowd, and is ridiculously easy to put together. This Christmas Fruit Wreath ticks every single box.

We’re talking vibrant summer fruit, crisp mint leaves, creamy yoghurt, crunchy granola, and the star of the show home-baked cinnamon pastry swirls made from simple puff pastry. It’s colourful, fresh, affordable, and guaranteed to steal the spotlight on your Christmas table.

Below is the full how-to so you can build your own stunning wreath at home.

Ingredients

Cinnamon Pastry Swirls

• 2 sheets ready-made puff pastry

• 1/3 cup brown sugar

• 1/3 cup white sugar

• 2 tbsp cinnamon

• Melted butter (for brushing)

Fruit Wreath

• Watermelon, cut into stars

• Rockmelon (cantaloupe), cut into stars

• 1–2 mango cheeks, scored into cubes

• 2–3 kiwis, peeled and sliced

• Strawberries, fanned

• Blueberries or raspberries (optional)

• Fresh mint leaves for decorating

To Serve

• Small bowls of Greek yoghurt

• A sprinkle of granola

Method

Make the Cinnamon Pastry Swirls

1. Mix the Cinnamon Sugar
   Combine brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
   Tip: If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight jar — perfect for future bakes!

2. Layer the Pastry
   Lay out the first sheet of puff pastry and lightly brush with melted butter.
   Sprinkle generously with your cinnamon sugar mixture.
   Place the second pastry sheet directly on top.

3. Roll & Slice
   Roll the pastry up tightly into a log.
   Slice into approximately 12 even wheels.

4. Bake
   Place on a lined tray and bake at 200°C for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
   Cool slightly. Dust with icing sugar if you like.

Assemble the Fruit Wreath

1. Arrange the Base Circle
   On a large round platter, create a wide wreath shape using the watermelon and rockmelon stars.
   Scatter them generously for colour and shape.

2. Add the Fruit Layers

   • Place the cubed mango cheeks around the wreath.

   • Add kiwi slices for a fresh green pop.

   • Fan out strawberries and tuck them in for texture and height.

   • Add berries if using.

3. Place the Cinnamon Swirls
   Sit the pastry wheels around and within the wreath — and don’t be shy.
   They’re the sweet, buttery highlight of the whole platter.

4. Finish With Fresh Mint
   Tuck mint leaves throughout for a festive finish and a burst of freshness.

5. Serve with Yoghurt & Granola
   Add two or three mini bowls of Greek yoghurt beside the wreath.
   Sprinkle with granola for crunch.
   Guests can build their own little fruit & pastry bowls — perfection!

Elliot’s Notes

This platter is ideal for Christmas morning, summer parties, brunch tables, or when you want something beautiful with zero stress.
It’s colourful, refreshing, and endlessly customisable — swap fruit, add more pastries, or fold in festive extras like cherries or edible flowers.