Delicious Fruit and Cheese Kabobs (Printable)
Refreshing skewers with fresh fruits and cheeses, perfect for any gathering.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fresh 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 Selection
05 - 8 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
06 - 8 oz Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Assembly Essentials
07 - 12 wooden skewers
08 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves for garnish
# How-to Steps:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and cut them in half if they are large. Leave grapes whole on stems or remove as preferred.
02 - Cut both cheddar and Monterey Jack (or mozzarella) cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes. Keep sizes consistent for even threading onto skewers.
03 - Thread each wooden skewer with an alternating pattern of fruits and cheese cubes. Vary colors and flavors to create visual appeal—consider starting and ending with cheese for stability.
04 - Arrange finished kabobs on a serving platter. Scatter fresh mint leaves over the top as an optional aromatic garnish.
05 - Serve kabobs chilled or at room temperature. For optimal freshness and texture, consume within 2 hours of assembly.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in literally fifteen minutes flat, which is magic when you are rushing to get ready for guests.
- The sweet and creamy combination keeps everyone coming back for just one more.
- You can prep them hours ahead and they actually get better as the flavors mingle together.
02 -
- Dont stack the kabobs too tightly on the platter or the cheese will smoosh into the fruit and lose its shape.
- If you are making these more than an hour ahead, cover them loosely with damp paper towels so the fruit stays fresh.
03 -
- Soak wooden skewers in water for ten minutes if you are worried about them splintering.
- Room temperature cheese cubes are easier to cut cleanly than cold ones from the fridge.