Fruit and Cheese Kabobs (Printable Version)
Colorful skewers with fresh fruits and cheese cubes, perfect for entertaining guests.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup seedless green grapes
02 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
03 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
04 - 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
→ Cheese Selection
05 - 8 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
06 - 8 oz Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Assembly Essentials
07 - 12 wooden skewers
08 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Rinse all grapes and strawberries under cool water. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Hull strawberries and cut larger ones in half for uniform sizing.
02 - Slice both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes. Keep cheeses chilled until assembly to maintain clean edges and easier threading.
03 - Thread ingredients onto skewers in alternating pattern, mixing fruit varieties and cheese types. Create visual contrast by placing red grapes alongside white cheese cubes. Leave 1/2 inch space at each end for easy handling.
04 - Arrange completed kaboks on serving platter or decorative board. Scatter fresh mint leaves over the platter as a fragrant garnish.
05 - Serve immediately chilled or at room temperature within 2 hours of assembly.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They come together in fifteen minutes flat with zero cooking required
- The sweet and savory combination keeps guests coming back for just one more
- They look impressive yet need almost no preparation effort
02 -
- Do not make these more than four hours ahead or the fruit starts releasing water
- Firm fruits thread much easier than soft ones so avoid overly ripe peaches or berries
- Keep finished kabobs covered loosely with plastic wrap to prevent drying out
03 -
- Chill your platter for thirty minutes before arranging to keep everything fresh longer
- Buy cheese blocks instead of pre cubed for better texture and cost savings