Delicious Fruit And Cheese Kabobs (Printer-friendly)
Refreshing appetizer pairing fresh grapes, strawberries, pineapple with cheddar and Monterey jack on skewers.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and halve them if large.
02 - Cut cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes.
03 - Thread each skewer with alternating fruits and cheese cubes, mixing colors and flavors for visual appeal.
04 - Arrange kabobs on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy immediately for best freshness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They look gorgeous on a platter with almost zero effort involved
- The sweet and savory combo keeps everyone coming back for more
02 -
- Dry fruits thoroughly or the cheese cubes will slide right off the skewers
- Thread the softer cheese cubes in the middle rather than at the very ends
03 -
- Cube cheese while it is cold from the refrigerator for cleaner cuts
- Alternate soft and firmer fruits to keep the skewers stable during transport