Fruit And Cheese Kabobs Party Appetizer (Print Version)
Refreshing combination of fresh fruits and cheeses on skewers, ideal for parties and easy to assemble.
# What You'll 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
→ Additional Items
07 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
08 - 12 wooden skewers
# How to Make It:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and halve them if large. Leave grapes whole and ensure pineapple chunks are bite-sized.
02 - Cut both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent threading and even presentation.
03 - Thread each wooden skewer with alternating fruits and cheese cubes, mixing colors and creating varied patterns for maximum visual appeal.
04 - Arrange finished kabobs on a serving platter and scatter fresh mint leaves over the top for a pop of color and aroma.
05 - Serve immediately chilled or at room temperature for optimal freshness and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in literally fifteen minutes which makes you look like you planned way ahead
- The sweet and savory combo keeps people coming back for just one more
02 -
- Cold cheese is way easier to cut into clean cubes so pop it in the fridge for twenty minutes first
- The fruit needs to be totally dry or the cheese gets weird and soft way too fast
03 -
- Thread the cheese pieces between firmer fruits like grapes so they don't slide around
- If you're making these ahead wait to add mint until right before serving