Fruit and Cheese Kabobs (Print version)
Refreshing combination of fresh fruits and creamy cheeses on skewers, ideal for parties and gatherings.
# 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
08 - 12 wooden skewers
# Method:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and cut them in half if they are large. Leave grapes and pineapple chunks as is.
02 - Cut both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent threading onto skewers.
03 - Alternate fruit and cheese cubes on each skewer, mixing colors and textures for maximum visual appeal. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
04 - Place completed kabobs on a serving platter. Scatter fresh mint leaves over the top for a pop of color and added freshness, if desired.
05 - Serve immediately while fruits are at peak freshness. These can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The sweet and creamy combination makes fruit skeptics suddenly reach for seconds
- You can assemble everything hours ahead and they still taste incredibly fresh
02 -
- Fresh mint makes such a difference that I never skip it anymore even for casual weeknight snacks
- The visual pattern matters more than you think messy skewers still taste great but pretty ones disappear faster
03 -
- Leave a tiny bit of space between items so nothing squishes when you bite down
- The contrast between sharp and mild cheese makes each kabob more interesting than using just one variety