Sweetheart Fruit Skewers (Printable)
Heart-shaped fresh fruit combined with a creamy honey yogurt dip for a delightful, healthy treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 cup seedless watermelon, sliced
03 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, sliced
04 - 1 cup seedless grapes, red or green
05 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 small apple, cored and sliced
→ Yogurt Dip
07 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Garnish
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - Press a small heart-shaped cookie cutter through watermelon, pineapple, apple, and kiwi slices to create uniform heart pieces. Work carefully to maintain clean edges.
02 - Thread heart-shaped fruit pieces and whole grapes onto wooden skewers, alternating colors and shapes to create visual appeal. Leave enough space at the bottom for easy handling.
03 - Whisk Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until completely smooth and well combined. The mixture should have a consistent, creamy texture.
04 - Arrange completed fruit skewers on a serving platter. Place the yogurt dip in a small bowl alongside. Garnish with chopped fresh mint just before serving if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The yogurt dip transforms simple fruit into something that feels like dessert while keeping things genuinely wholesome
- These skewers disappear faster than cookies at every gathering, and nobody realizes they're eating something so healthy
02 -
- Dip apple slices in lemon juice immediately after cutting them into hearts or they will start browning before you even finish assembling the skewers
- The watermelon hearts are delicate and can tear easily—work slowly and have a few extra slices on hand as backup
03 -
- Soak your wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before assembly to prevent any splintering
- Work with chilled fruit—it is much easier to cut clean hearts when the fruit is cold and firm