Cheese and Fruit Skewers with Honey Yogurt Dip
In short: Cheese cubes, grapes, strawberries and melon threaded on skewers with a honey yogurt dip. A colorful no-cook snack for parties and picnics. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 205 kcal
Sweet fruit and mild cheese is a pairing that children and adults both enjoy, and putting it on a skewer turns it into a party platter in 25 minutes. Grapes, strawberries and melon give color and juiciness, while cheddar cubes add salt and protein. A honey yogurt dip on the side is optional but popular. Use short, blunt skewers or cocktail picks, and skip the sticks entirely for toddlers.
Instructions
- Wash the grapes and strawberries and pat everything dry. Cut the cheese and melon into cubes and hull the strawberries.
- Thread each skewer in this order: grape, cheese, strawberry, cheese, melon, grape. Leave a little room at the pointed end so the tip stays safely covered.
- Whisk the yogurt, honey, vanilla and cinnamon together in a small bowl until smooth.
- Arrange the skewers on a platter with the dip in the center.
- Serve chilled. You can assemble the skewers up to 4 hours ahead, covered, in the fridge.
Tips
- For toddlers and small children, skip the skewers and serve the pieces on a plate. Cut grapes lengthwise into quarters because whole grapes are a choking risk.
- Use whatever fruit is in season, such as pineapple, blueberries or peaches. Mozzarella pearls or cubes of gouda can replace the cheddar.
Questions and answers
How far ahead can I make fruit and cheese skewers?
Assemble them up to 4 hours ahead, cover and chill. Cut apples or bananas only at the last minute because they brown.
Which cheese works best on fruit skewers?
Mild, firm cheeses such as cheddar, gouda, Emmental or mozzarella hold their shape and pair well with sweet fruit. Soft, crumbly cheeses fall off the skewer.
Can I pack these in a lunchbox?
Yes, without the dip, or with the dip in a small sealed pot. Keep them cold with a cold pack and eat them the same day.
How long does it take to make Cheese and Fruit Skewers with Honey Yogurt Dip?
About 25 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Cheese and Fruit Skewers with Honey Yogurt Dip?
About 205 kcal per serving, with 11 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 205 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 225 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
