Fruit and Cheese Kabobs (Printable)
Fresh fruits and creamy cheeses threaded onto skewers for an easy, colorful party appetizer ready in just 15 minutes.
# What You 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
→ Assembly
08 - 12 wooden skewers
# Steps:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits thoroughly. Hull strawberries and cut them in half if they're large.
02 - Cut both cheeses into uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent threading and presentation.
03 - Thread each skewer with an alternating pattern of fruits and cheese cubes, mixing colors and flavors for visual appeal.
04 - Arrange finished kabobs on a serving platter and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy immediately for optimal freshness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No cooking means zero stress and your kitchen stays cool even in July heat
- The sweet-salty combo hits that perfect party appetizer note everyone craves
- Customize endlessly with whatever's in season or on sale that week
02 -
- Cheese softens faster than you'd expect so keep these chilled until right before serving
- Softer fruits like berries can squish—thread them gently and don't push all the way through fragile flesh
- Leftovers actually work well in a green salad the next day if you somehow have any remaining
03 -
- Cheese cubes are easier to cut when slightly chilled but slice cleaner at room temperature
- Thread onto skewers on an angle rather than straight through the center for more interesting texture