Fruit And Cheese Kabobs (Printable version)
Refreshing skewers with fresh fruits and cheese cubes. Perfect party appetizer 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
→ Extras
08 - 12 wooden skewers
# How to make it:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and halve them if large. Ensure pineapple chunks are bite-sized.
02 - Cut both cheddar and Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent threading.
03 - Thread each wooden skewer with an alternating pattern of fruits and cheese cubes. Mix colors and flavors strategically for maximum visual appeal.
04 - Arrange finished kabogs on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired for added color and aroma.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. For optimal freshness and texture, enjoy immediately after assembly.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The sweet and creamy combination makes guests think you spent way more time than you actually did
- You can assemble them hours ahead and they still look vibrant and fresh
02 -
- Room temperature cheese cuts much easier than cold cheese, but cold cheese holds its shape better on skewers
- Very juicy fruits can make the cheese slippery, so pat everything extra dry before assembling
03 -
- Buy cheese blocks instead of pre-cubed cheese—the texture is infinitely better and you can control the size
- Work with a very sharp knife and a damp paper towel nearby to clean your knife between sticky fruit cuts