Fresh Fruit Kabobs with Dip

Fresh Fruit Kabobs with Dip

Colorful rainbow fruit kabobs made with fresh seasonal fruit threaded onto skewers and served with a creamy fruit dip; this easy no-cook treat is perfect for parties, picnics, and kid-friendly snacking, and can be prepped ahead for stress-free entertaining.

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Prep Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fresh fruit appetizer, fruit dip, fruit kabobs, fruit skewers, kid friendly snack, no bake fruit recipe, party fruit skewers, rainbow fruit kabobs

Servings: kabobs

Calories: 150kcal

Author: Tanya

Ingredients

Fruit Kabobs
1 pint strawberries hulled
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup cantaloupe or mango chunks
1 cup green grapes
1 cup blueberries
1 cup blackberries or purple grapes
8 wooden skewers
Creamy Fruit Dip
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup plain Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt
2 –3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon juice
¼ tsp cinnamon optional

Instructions

Prepare the fruit. Wash all fruit well and pat dry. Hull the strawberries, remove any pineapple skin or core, and cut melon or mango into bite-sized chunks. Keep the pieces fairly uniform so they thread onto skewers easily.
Make the dip. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, lemon juice, and cinnamon if using. Whisk until creamy and well combined. Chill until serving.
Thread the kabobs. Assemble the fruit onto each skewer in rainbow order: strawberry, orange fruit, pineapple, green grapes or kiwi, blueberries, and blackberries or purple grapes. Leave a little space between pieces for a prettier presentation.
Arrange and serve. Place the kabobs on a platter, fan them out for a rainbow look, or stand them upright in a vase or watermelon base for a centerpiece display. Serve with the chilled dip on the side.

Notes

Best fruits: Strawberries, pineapple, cantaloupe, kiwi, grapes, blueberries, and blackberries hold up well on skewers and give you strong rainbow color.

For kids: Use larger fruit pieces or cut fun shapes with small cookie cutters for a playful presentation.

Prevent browning: If using apples or bananas, toss them lightly in lemon juice before assembling.

Make ahead: You can prep and chop the fruit a day ahead, then assemble the kabobs up to 12–24 hours before serving. Keep them covered and refrigerated.

Dip options: A yogurt dip is the lightest choice, while cream cheese dip gives a richer cheesecake-like flavor.

Presentation ideas: Fan them on a platter, stand them in a vase, or place the skewers into a halved watermelon for a fun party display.

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