Sweetheart Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt Dip (Printer-friendly)
Festive fruit kabobs with creamy honey yogurt dip. Colorful, healthy, and perfect for celebrations or everyday treats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Kabobs
01 - 8 large strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
03 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
04 - 1 large kiwi, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
05 - 1 cup cantaloupe, cut into 1-inch chunks
06 - 1 cup blueberries
07 - 8 wooden skewers
→ Yogurt Dip
08 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
09 - 2 tablespoons honey
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Zest of 1/2 lemon, optional
# How To Make It:
01 - Wash, peel, and cut all fruit into bite-sized pieces. For festive presentation, use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to shape strawberries or melon portions.
02 - Thread fruit onto skewers, alternating colors and types for visual appeal. Leave approximately 1 inch at each end of the skewer for comfortable handling.
03 - Combine Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
04 - Arrange kabobs on a serving platter with the yogurt dip positioned to the side for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tart berries with sweet tropical fruits creates this perfect balance that even my picky nephew devoured without hesitation.
- You can prep everything hours ahead and assemble just before serving, which saved me during last Valentines Day when guests arrived early.
02 -
- If you're making these ahead of time, brush any cut apple or banana with lemon juice to prevent that unappetizing browning that happened at my first attempt.
- Slightly underripe kiwi holds its shape better on the skewers than fully ripe ones that turned to mush when I tried to thread them last summer.
03 -
- For an elevated adult version, try adding a tablespoon of orange liqueur to the yogurt dip, which creates this incredible depth that had my dinner guests demanding the recipe.
- Thread softer fruits like berries and kiwi between firmer ones like pineapple and melon to provide structural support that prevents collapse during transport.