Fruit and Cheese Kabobs (Printable)
Refreshing skewers with fresh grapes, strawberries, pineapple and creamy cheese cubes. 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
→ Garnish
07 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
→ Equipment
08 - 12 wooden skewers
# How To Make It:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and halve them if large. Leave grapes whole and ensure pineapple chunks are bite-sized.
02 - Cut both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent threading onto skewers.
03 - Thread each wooden skewer with alternating fruits and cheese cubes, mixing colors and flavors for maximum visual appeal.
04 - Arrange finished kabobs on a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves if desired for added freshness and color.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. For best quality and freshness, enjoy within 2 hours of assembly.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No cooking required, meaning your kitchen stays cool and your stress level stays low
- The combination of sweet fruit and savory cheese hits every craving at once
02 -
- Soak wooden skewers in water for ten minutes if you plan to grill them, though for this recipe it is not necessary
- Apple chunks will brown quickly unless you toss them in a little lemon juice before threading
03 -
- Buy your cheese from a block instead of pre cubed packages for better texture and flavor
- Thread the skewers directly on the serving platter to save yourself from transferring them later