Delicious Fruit And Cheese Kabobs (Printable version)
Refreshingly juicy fruits paired with creamy cheeses on skewers for an eye-catching party appetizer ready in 15 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup seedless green grapes
02 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
03 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
04 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
→ Cheese
05 - 8 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
06 - 8 oz Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Extras
07 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
08 - 12 wooden skewers
# How to Make It:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and halve them if large. Ensure pineapple chunks are bite-sized.
02 - Cut both cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent threading and easy eating.
03 - Thread each skewer with an alternating pattern of fruits and cheese cubes, mixing colors for visual appeal. Leave space at ends for easy handling.
04 - Arrange finished kabobs on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The sweet and creamy contrast creates a party in your mouth that guests never expect
- You can assemble everything in under 15 minutes while looking incredibly fancy
02 -
- Cold cheese can taste bland so let these sit out for 15 minutes before serving
- Press ingredients gently but firmly so they stay put without crushing the delicate fruits
03 -
- Use leftover ends from cheese blocks since you will be cubing them anyway
- Double the recipe because these disappear faster than you can imagine