Delicious Fruit and Cheese Kabobs (Print)
Colorful skewers with fresh fruit and cheese cubes, ready in 15 minutes
# What You 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 cut them in half if they're large.
02 - Slice both cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent threading.
03 - Thread each skewer with an alternating pattern of fruits and cheese cubes, mixing colors and flavors for maximum visual appeal.
04 - Arrange finished kabobs on a serving platter. Scatter fresh mint leaves over the top if desired.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. For optimal freshness, enjoy immediately after assembly.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No cooking required—just wash, cut, and assemble
- Guests can grab and go without balancing plates
- The sweet and creamy combo wins over even picky eaters
02 -
- The first time I made these for a potluck, someone mistakenly took all the cheese-only sections, leaving me with sad fruit-only skewers
- Melon and kiwi work beautifully but add them last since they soften faster than grapes and pineapple
03 -
- Thread everything snugly but don't force it—I split too many strawberries before learning this lesson
- If making ahead, wait to add the mint until serving time or it'll turn brown and sad