Fruit and Cheese Kabobs (Printable version)
Refreshingly colorful skewers with fresh grapes, strawberries, pineapple and cheese cubes.
# 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
# How to Prepare:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and cut in half if large. Pat everything completely dry to prevent moisture on the platter.
02 - Cut both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes. Keep sizes consistent for even threading and attractive presentation.
03 - Thread each wooden skewer with alternating fruits and cheese cubes. Vary colors and textures—try grape, cheese, strawberry, cheese, pineapple patterns for maximum visual appeal.
04 - Arrange finished kabocs on a serving platter. Scatter fresh mint leaves over the top for a pop of color and subtle aroma.
05 - Serve immediately chilled or at room temperature. For best quality, consume within 2 hours of assembly.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The sweet and creamy combo somehow tastes even better than cheese and crackers
- They look impressive but require zero cooking skills
- Guests can grab them easily while mingling
02 -
- Cold cheese from the fridge is much easier to cube cleanly than room temperature cheese
- Thread the cheese first then the fruit if you're having trouble with things sliding around
03 -
- Buy cheese blocks instead of pre-cubed, the texture and flavor are noticeably better
- If serving outdoors, keep the platter on ice because warm cheese gets unappealingly soft pretty quickly