Delicious Fruit And Cheese Kabobs (Print version)
Colorful skewers with fresh fruits and cheese cubes, ready in 15 minutes—ideal for entertaining guests.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
→ Cheeses
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
→ Essentials
08 - 12 wooden skewers
# How To Make It:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and cut in half if they're large. Ensure grapes are stemmed and ready for threading.
02 - Cut both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent presentation and easy skewering.
03 - Thread wooden skewers with alternating patterns of fruits and cheese cubes. Vary colors and flavors to create visually appealing arrangements. Mix grapes, strawberries, pineapple, and both cheese varieties.
04 - Arrange completed kabobs on a serving platter. Scatter fresh mint leaves over the top as a fragrant garnish if desired.
05 - Serve kabobs chilled or at room temperature. For optimal freshness and texture, consume within 2 hours of assembly.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet and creamy combination hits that perfect spot between dessert and appetizer
- You can prep everything ahead and assemble them right before guests arrive
- They are essentially foolproof even if you claim you can not cook at all
02 -
- Wet fruit makes for slippery skewers so pat everything dry before threading
- The cheese softens after about an hour at room temperature so keep them chilled until serving
- Softer fruits like bananas and peaches turn brown quickly so stick with the sturdy ones listed
03 -
- Room temperature cheese has better flavor and texture than cold straight from the fridge
- Leftover kabobs actually make a pretty decent breakfast the next morning if there are any left which there will not be