Delicious Fruit and Cheese Kabobs (Printable)
Refreshing skewers with grapes, strawberries, pineapple and cheddar or mozzarella cubes. Quick 15-minute preparation for any celebration.
# 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
→ Garnish
07 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
→ Assembly Tools
08 - 12 wooden skewers
# Directions:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and cut them in half if they're large.
02 - Cut both cheddar and Monterey Jack 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 finished kabobs on a serving platter and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy immediately for best freshness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in literally fifteen minutes start to finish
- The sweet and creamy combo keeps everyone coming back for seconds
- No cooking required just assembly which means less stress
02 -
- Dry fruit completely before threading or the cheese will get slippery and slide around
- Room temperature cheese cubes are easier to skewer but cold cheese maintains its shape longer
- Apple cubes brown quickly unless you toss them in a little lemon juice first
03 -
- Use smaller appetizer skewers instead of full length ones for easier two bite eating
- Save any odd shaped cheese end pieces to snack on while you work
- Double the recipe because these disappear faster than youd believe