Fruit Kabobs are a colorful treat made with fresh berries, cool mint, and a drizzle of rich melted chocolate. They’re easy to make, perfect for parties or summer snacking, and just as fun to eat as they are to assemble!
Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Fruit Kabobs
- Flavor: These fruit kabobs are fresh, juicy, and sweet with cool mint and rich chocolate in every bite.
- Why Make It: These fruit kabobs are easy to prep ahead, simple to serve, and perfect for parties, brunches, or an easy no-bake dessert tray.
- Recommended Tools: You’ll need bamboo skewers, a microwave-safe measuring cup for melting the chocolate, and a spoon for drizzling.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve these as a delicious dessert after a summer BBQ of grilled teriyaki chicken and grilled corn on the cob. They also pair well next to a creamy grape salad on the buffet table.
Total Time: 21 Mins Servings: 10 Kabobs
Ingredient Notes for Fruit Kabobs
- Strawberries: Choose firm, bright strawberries and slice them thick enough to thread onto the skewers without tearing.
- Raspberries: Use plump raspberries and handle them gently, since they are softer and more delicate than most berries.
- Blueberries: Larger blueberries are easiest to thread onto skewers and hold up well in the refrigerator.
- Melting Chocolate: Candy melts, chocolate wafers, or chocolate almond bark melt smoothly and set well for easy serving.
- Mint Leaves (optional): They add fresh flavor and a pretty pop of green between the berries.
- Variations: Swap the raspberries for blackberries, grapes, or extra strawberries, or add pineapple, kiwi, melon, or orange segments for colorful rainbow fruit kabobs. White chocolate gives them a brighter party look.
How to Make Fruit Kabobs
- Thread berries and mint onto skewers.
- Melt the chocolate until smooth (full recipe below).
- Dip and drizzle the kabobs with chocolate, then serve chilled.
Best Kabob Tips
- Dry the Fruit Well: Extra moisture makes chocolate seize or slide off the berries.
- Chill Before Serving: A short chill helps the chocolate set and keeps the berries fresh.
- Assemble Close to Serving: Berries look best the same day they are made.
- Keep the Pattern Simple: Repeating the same fruit order makes the platter look neat with very little effort.
- Drizzle on Parchment: Lay skewers on parchment before drizzling for easier cleanup.
Storing Leftovers
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Place parchment paper between layers to protect the chocolate drizzle. Do not freeze.
For the best texture, serve them cold or let them sit at room temperature for just a few minutes before serving. If making ahead, add the drizzle just before serving.
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Fruit Kabobs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces strawberries
- 12 ounces raspberries
- 12 ounces blueberries
- 2 cups melting chocolate
- 4 ounces mint leaves
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry fruit and set aside. Slice strawberries in thick slices so they can be threaded on skewers. Working with one skewer at a time, thread a mint leaf, sliced strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, leaving about ½ an inch at the bottom until all skewers have been made.
- Using a microwave safe dish or measuring cup melt chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring between each increment until chocolate is smooth.
- Dip the end of each skewer in the melted chocolate and arrange on a serving platter. Using a spoon, drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the skewers. Serve remaining chocolate as a dip (optional).
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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