Sweetheart Fruit Skewers (Printable)
Colorful heart-shaped fruit on skewers served with a creamy honey-yogurt dip, ideal for any occasion.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Skewers
01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
03 - 1 cup cantaloupe or honeydew, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
04 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
05 - 1 cup seedless grapes
06 - 1 cup blueberries
07 - 12 wooden or bamboo skewers
→ Yogurt Dip
08 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
09 - 2 tablespoons honey
10 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - Zest of 1 lemon
# Directions:
01 - Using small heart-shaped cookie cutters, cut the watermelon, cantaloupe, and pineapple slices into heart shapes.
02 - Slice strawberries lengthwise and use a paring knife to shape into hearts, if desired for additional presentation.
03 - Thread a mix of heart-shaped fruit, grapes, blueberries, and strawberries onto each skewer, alternating colors and shapes for a festive look.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Stir until smooth and creamy.
05 - Arrange the fruit skewers on a serving platter and serve with the yogurt dip immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These skewers turn ordinary fruit into something magical without any actual cooking
- Kids and adults alike get surprisingly excited about dipping things into sweetened yogurt
02 -
- Fruit starts to oxidize and look tired after about two hours at room temperature
- Overripe melon will mush through your cookie cutters instead of holding clean shapes
03 -
- Chill your cookie cutters in the freezer for 10 minutes before cutting softer fruits like melon
- The dip keeps for three days in the fridge and pairs with sliced apples too