Fruit and Cheese Kabobs (Print)
Refreshing skewers combining fresh grapes, strawberries, pineapple and creamy cheeses. A colorful, easy-to-make party favorite ready in just 15 minutes.
# Ingredient list:
→ 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
→ Garnish
07 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
→ Equipment
08 - 12 wooden skewers
# Directions:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and cut them in half if large.
02 - Cut the cheddar and Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes.
03 - Thread each skewer with an alternating pattern of fruits and cheese cubes, mixing colors and flavors for visual appeal.
04 - Arrange the finished kabobs on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy immediately for best freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No cooking required means you can assemble these while chatting with guests or multitasking
- The combination of sweet and savory satisfies every palate at the party
- They look stunning on a platter but take mere minutes to prepare
02 -
- Cold cheese is much easier to cube cleanly, so do not let it sit at room temperature before you prep
- Apples brown quickly, so toss them in a little lemon juice before skewering if you want to add them
- These kabobs can be assembled a few hours ahead, but wait until the last minute to add the mint so it stays fresh
03 -
- Cut all your ingredients to similar sizes so each skewer has perfect balance in every bite
- Room temperature cheese has more flavor, so let your finished kabobs sit for 15 minutes before serving