Delicious Fruit And Cheese Kabobs (Printer-friendly)
Refreshing skewers combining juicy grapes, strawberries, pineapple with cheddar and jack cheese cubes. A colorful 15-minute appetizer perfect for entertaining.
# 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. Ensure grapes are destemmed.
02 - Cut both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent threading.
03 - Thread each skewer with alternating fruits and cheese cubes, mixing colors and textures for visual appeal.
04 - Arrange finished kabobs on a serving platter. Scatter fresh mint leaves over the top if using.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Best enjoyed immediately for optimal freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They look impressive but take literally fifteen minutes from start to finish
- The sweet and savory combination works magic on anyone who tries them
02 -
- Cheese softens surprisingly fast at room temperature, so keep these chilled until thirty minutes before serving
- Melon and apple work well but must be cut slightly larger than softer fruits to stay on the skewer
03 -
- Plant-based cheeses work surprisingly well here, just look for varieties that hold their shape when cubed
- A quick lemon juice dip prevents apples and pears from browning if you want to prep ahead