Delicious Fruit and Cheese Kabobs (Printable Version)
Refreshing skewers combining juicy seasonal fruits with savory cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese cubes.
# 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
→ Garnishes & Equipment
07 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
08 - 12 wooden skewers
# How to Make It:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and cut them in half if large. Leave grapes and pineapple chunks whole.
02 - Cut both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent threading and even portioning.
03 - Thread each wooden skewer with alternating fruits and cheese cubes. Create an eye-catching pattern by mixing red grapes, green grapes, strawberries, pineapple, and the two cheese varieties.
04 - Arrange completed kabobs on a serving platter. Scatter fresh mint leaves over the top for a pop of color and aromatic freshness.
05 - Serve kabobs chilled or at room temperature. For optimal texture and flavor, enjoy within 2 hours of assembly.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These come together in literally 15 minutes flat with zero cooking required
- The colorful presentation makes you look like you spent hours planning
- Perfect for picky eaters since everyone can customize their own skewer pattern
02 -
- Dry fruit thoroughly before threading or water will make the cheese slippery and messy
- Room temperature cheese cubes are much easier to thread without crumbling than cold ones
03 -
- Thread strawberries cut side facing outward for the most beautiful presentation
- Alternate soft and firm cheeses on each skewer for varied texture in every bite