Delicious Fruit And Cheese Kabobs (Printable)
Refreshing skewers with fresh fruits and creamy cheeses on sticks—perfect for parties and gatherings.
# What You 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
→ 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
→ Equipment
08 - 12 wooden skewers
# How To Make:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and cut them in half 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 and even presentation.
03 - Thread each wooden skewer with an alternating pattern of fruits and cheese cubes. Vary colors and flavors to create visually appealing arrangements.
04 - Arrange completed kabobs on a serving platter. Scatter fresh mint leaves over the top as a decorative finish if desired.
05 - Serve immediately chilled or at room temperature. For optimal freshness and texture, enjoy within 2 hours of assembly.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They take fifteen minutes from start to finish but look like you hired a caterer
- The sweet and creamy combination keeps people coming back for just one more
02 -
- Room temperature cheese cuts cleaner than cold cheese, but I've found assembling kabobs with slightly chilled cheese prevents it from crumbling
- The order you thread ingredients matters so place sturdier fruits like grapes at the ends to keep the strawberries from getting squished
03 -
- Soak wooden skewers in water for fifteen minutes before threading if you're worried about splintering, though honestly I rarely bother
- Room temperature kabobs taste better than cold ones so take them out of the fridge about twenty minutes before serving