Best 10 Fruit N Cheese Kabobs Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing fruit and cheese kabobs, a delightful appetizer or snack that bursts with vibrant flavors and textures. These kabobs artfully combine the sweetness of seasonal fruits with the tangy richness of various cheeses, creating a symphony of tastes that will delight your palate. With an array of recipes to choose from, you'll find kabobs featuring juicy pineapple, succulent mango, refreshing watermelon, zesty kiwi, and crisp apple, each paired with perfectly complementary cheeses like creamy brie, sharp cheddar, tangy feta, and nutty Gouda. Drizzled with a balsamic glaze or honey mustard dressing, these kabobs become irresistible treats that are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. Whether you're hosting a party, preparing a picnic spread, or simply seeking a delightful snack, our fruit and cheese kabob recipes offer a delightful fusion of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FRUIT AND CHEESE KABOBS



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We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 12 kabobs (1-1/2 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
1-1/2 cups green grapes
8 ounces cubed cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, or a combination of cheeses

Steps:

  • For dip, mix first 4 ingredients. On 12 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and cheese cubes. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHEESE AND FRUIT KABOBS



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Looking for a pick-me-up? These Cheese and Fruit Kabobs are perfect party food-even on a weeknight! Try these Cheese and Fruit Kabobs as a quick snack.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into 16 cubes
16 seedless red grapes
16 small fresh strawberries
4 kiwi, peeled, quartered
1 container (4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Pudding Snack
1 container (6 oz.) strawberry low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • Arrange 1 each cheese cube, grape, strawberry and kiwi chunk on each of 16 small straws or wooden skewers.
  • Serve as dippers with the pudding and yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 8 g

FRUIT & CHEESE KABOBS



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This is a very colorful, healthy and delicious recipe. The kids can help with this one. The pic from tasteofhome.com shows the final product and a cute presentation.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 c fresh fruit (grapes, apples, strawberries, cantalope, cherry tomatoes, etc.)
8 oz cheddar cheese cut into 3/4 inch cubes
8 oz monterrey jack cheese cut into 3/4 inch cubes
(7 inch) wooden skewers
1 c orange juice for dipping fruit to prevent discoloration
ORANGE DIPPING SAUCE
1/2 c vanilla yogurt
1/4 c sweet orange marmalade

Steps:

  • 1. Alternate the fruit and cheese cubes on the skewers.
  • 2. NOTE: Dip the fruit in the juice to prevent discoloration, if needed.
  • 3. Stir together yogurt and marmalade and serve with kabobs as a dipping sauce.

FRUIT KABOBS WITH STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE YOGURT DIP



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I love cooking with my nieces and nephews, and these kabobs are a great way to get the kiddos involved in the kitchen. Everyone can choose their own combination of fruit to thread onto the kabobs, and the dip is a great make ahead recipe that will keep fresh in the refrigerator for several days.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups cantaloupe chunks
1 cup fresh blackberries
8 ounces fresh strawberries, halved if large
1/2 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into bite-size chunks
3 kiwis, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
8 ounces fresh strawberries, stemmed
4.4 ounces vanilla whole milk yogurt, such as Siggi's
3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • For the fruit kabobs: Thread the fruit onto eight 12-inch metal or wooden skewers. Chill until ready to serve.
  • For the strawberry cream cheese and yogurt dip: Put the cream cheese, strawberries, yogurt and honey in a food processor and pulse until the strawberries are minced and the mixture is smooth. Serve with the kabobs.

CHEESE AND FRUIT KABOBS



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This is a 'how to' make your own gourmet fruit and cheese tray (along with the optional vegetable/cracker and port cheese spread). It can be pared down for a mini snack tray. The cheese followed by the fruit is a suggestion of a complimentary paring.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 24 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups colby cheese, cubed
apple, chunks grapes, dates
2 cups swiss cheese, cubed
melon, chunks orange sections
1 cup Fontina cheese, cubed
pineapple chunk, strawberries
2 cups colby cheese, cubed
pear, chunks
2 cups monterey jack cheese, cubed
apricot, chunks kiwi slices
1 cup gouda cheese, cut in wedges
grapes, apple chunks
1 cup picorino cheese, cubed
red grapes
wooden skewer
assorted cut vegetables (optional)
assorted cracker (optional)
port wine cold pack cheese (optional)
smoked almonds (optional)
dried cranberries (optional)

Steps:

  • Alternate cubes of cheese and pieces of fruit on individual skewers. Arrange skewers on large platter along with an assortment of cut vegetables and crackers.
  • A container of Port Wine cold pack cheese goes well with the assortment of vegetables and crackers.
  • Small containers of smoked almonds and/or dried cranberries round off an appetizer try nicely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.6, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 42.8, Sodium 263, Carbohydrate 1.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 11.3

MULTI FRUIT AND CHEESE KABOBS WITH CREAMY DIP



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No cooking required! Two types of cheese, berries and tropical fruit is all you need to put together these fruit kabobs in 20 minutes straight - serve with yogurt-honey mixture for dipping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8-oz.) container low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
8 fresh whole strawberries
8 chunks fresh or canned pineapple
8 chunks cantaloupe
8 cubes Muenster or mozzarella cheese (4 oz.)*
8 cubes mild Cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine yogurt and honey; mix well. Thread fruit and cheese on 8 (6-inch) bamboo skewers. Serve kabobs with yogurt-honey mixture for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 21 g

FRUIT KABOBS



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Everyone likes fresh fruit, and it's great served with this dip. -Cheryl Ollis, Matthews, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium tart apple, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium pear, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
24 grapes (about 1/4 pound)
24 fresh strawberries
COCONUT DIP:
1-1/2 cups fat-free vanilla yogurt
4-1/2 teaspoons sweetened shredded coconut
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sugar orange marmalade

Steps:

  • Toss apple and pear with lemon juice. Divide fruit into 12 portions and thread onto wooden skewers. Combine dip ingredients in a small bowl; serve with the kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 0 fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRUIT & CHEESE KABOB TRAY



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Threaded with fresh fruit, sharp and mellow cheeses, and sliced prosciutto, these kabobs are served on a tray with a sauce of balsamic vinegar and honey.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (8 oz.) CRACKER BARREL Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
16 fresh strawberries
16 cantaloupe chunks (1 inch)
16 fresh mozzarella cheese balls (3/4 inch)
3 kiwi, cut into 16 slices
6 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 16 pieces, rolled up
6 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
3 Tbsp. HEINZ Balsamic Vinegar
3 Tbsp. honey

Steps:

  • Cut cheddar into 8 slices, then cut each slice diagonally in half.
  • Thread 1 each strawberry, melon chunk, mozzarella ball, kiwi slice, prosciutto slice and cheese triangle onto each of 16 skewers. Place on serving tray or platter; sprinkle with basil.
  • Mix vinegar and honey in small serving bowl. Add to tray with kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 8 g

FRUIT 'N CHEESE KABOBS



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From TOH fall cookbook. It's a simple and nutritious snack and super easy to throw together. Perfect for an after school snack also!

Provided by mydesigirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 lb) package colby-monterey jack cheese
1 (1 lb) package cheddar cheese
1 (1 lb) package baby swiss cheese
1 fresh pineapple, peeled, coredand cut into 2 inch chunks
1 -2 lb green seedless grapes or 1 -2 lb red seedless grapes
3 pints strawberries
3 dozen wooden skewers

Steps:

  • Wash all fruit.
  • Cut cheese into chunks or slices.
  • You can use small cookie cutters to creat shapes if desired.
  • Alternately, thread cheese and fruit onto skewers.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 170.7, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 10

FRUIT KABOBS WITH CREAM CHEESE DIP



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These fruity kabobs are so refreshing on a warm day. They're also a quick and easy meal for get-togethers. -Kathleen Hedger, Godfrey, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 6 kabobs (1-1/4 cups dip)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
12 fresh strawberries, trimmed
12 green grapes
12 fresh pineapple cubes (1 inch)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, sour cream and extract until smooth. Refrigerate until serving. On 6 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and pineapple. Serve with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables: This will ensure that your kabobs are flavorful and juicy.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures: This will make your kabobs more visually appealing.
  • Cut your ingredients into uniform sizes: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Marinate your ingredients before grilling: This will help them absorb flavor and stay moist.
  • Grill your kabobs over medium heat: This will prevent them from burning.
  • Rotate your kabobs frequently: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Serve your kabobs immediately: This is when they are at their best.

Conclusion:

Fruit and cheese kabobs are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties, picnics, or potlucks. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find a recipe that you and your guests will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give fruit and cheese kabobs a try.

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