Gourmet Cheese and Fruit Skewers
Create an exquisite cheese and fruit platter with these Gourmet Cheese and Fruit Skewers, perfect for entertaining or indulging in a delightful snack. This versatile recipe blends a variety of rich cheeses with an array of vibrant fruits, allowing you to customize flavors with ease. Enhance your platter further with optional vegetables, crackers, and a delectable port wine cheese spread. Whether you're hosting a sophisticated gathering or learning how to assemble a charming mini snack tray, these skewers are sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
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Servings
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Calories
21
Ingredients
Ingredients
Colby cheese
2 cups (cubed)
Apple
1 (chunks)
Grapes
1 cup (whole)
Dates
1 cup (pitted, whole)
Swiss cheese
2 cups (cubed)
Melon
1 (chunks)
Orange
1 (sections)
Fontina cheese
1 cup (cubed)
Pineapple
1 (chunked)
Strawberries
1 cup (whole)
Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups (cubed)
Pear
1 (chunks)
Gouda cheese
1 cup (cut in wedges)
Picorino cheese
1 cup (cubed)
Red grapes
1 cup (whole)
Wooden skewers
24 (for assembling)
Assorted cut vegetables
to taste (optional)
Assorted crackers
to taste (optional)
Port wine cold pack cheese
1 container (optional)
Smoked almonds
to taste (optional)
Dried cranberries
to taste (optional)
Instructions
1
Prepare all fruits and cheeses by cubing, chunking, or slicing as needed.
2
Take a wooden skewer and start threading a piece of cheese, followed by a piece of fruit. Repeat this pattern until the skewer is filled, leaving some space at the ends for easy handling.
3
Create a variety of skewers by mixing different cheeses with complementary fruits to enhance the flavor experience.
4
Arrange all the finished skewers neatly on a large serving platter.
5
If desired, include an assortment of cut vegetables and an array of crackers alongside the skewers for added variety.
6
For a gourmet touch, serve a container of Port Wine cold pack cheese on the side for dipping vegetables and spreading on crackers.
7
Optionally, incorporate small bowls of smoked almonds and/or dried cranberries to elevate your appetizer tray.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Gourmet Cheese and Fruit Skewers?
They are an exquisite appetizer platter blending various cheeses and vibrant fruits on wooden skewers, perfect for entertaining.
What cheeses are used in this recipe?
The recipe features Colby, Swiss, Fontina, Monterey Jack, Gouda, and Picorino cheese.
What fruits are included in these skewers?
The fruit selection includes apples, grapes, dates, melon, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, and pears.
How should the cheese be prepared?
Most cheeses should be cubed or cut into wedges to make them easy to thread onto the skewers.
How do I prepare the apples and pears?
Both the apple and the pear should be cut into chunks before assembling the skewers.
What is the best way to assemble the skewers?
Thread a piece of cheese followed by a piece of fruit, repeating the pattern until the skewer is filled.
How many wooden skewers are needed for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 24 wooden skewers to assemble the full platter.
Can I add vegetables to the platter?
Yes, you can include an assortment of cut vegetables to taste as an optional addition to the platter.
What kind of crackers should I serve with the skewers?
You can serve an array of assorted crackers to provide variety for your guests.
What is Port Wine cold pack cheese?
It is a gourmet spreadable cheese suggested as an optional side for dipping vegetables and spreading on crackers.
Can I include nuts on the appetizer tray?
Yes, adding small bowls of smoked almonds is a recommended way to elevate the appetizer tray.
Are dried fruits a good addition to this recipe?
Small bowls of dried cranberries can be added to the tray for extra flavor and texture variety.
How should the grapes be prepared?
The recipe uses both whole green grapes and whole red grapes.
How is the melon prepared for skewering?
The melon should be cut into chunks similar in size to the cheese cubes.
How should the oranges be served?
The orange should be divided into sections before being added to the skewers.
How much Colby cheese is required?
You will need 2 cups of cubed Colby cheese.
How much Swiss cheese should I use?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of cubed Swiss cheese.
What is the preparation for Fontina cheese?
You should use 1 cup of Fontina cheese, cut into cubes.
How should the pineapple be cut?
The pineapple should be cut into chunks for the skewers.
Should the strawberries be sliced?
No, the recipe calls for 1 cup of whole strawberries.
How much Monterey Jack cheese is needed?
The recipe requires 2 cups of cubed Monterey Jack cheese.
How should the Gouda cheese be cut?
Gouda cheese should be cut into wedges for this platter.
How much Picorino cheese is used?
The recipe uses 1 cup of cubed Picorino cheese.
How are the dates prepared?
Use 1 cup of pitted, whole dates for the skewers.
Can I customize the cheese and fruit pairings?
Yes, you can mix different cheeses with complementary fruits to enhance the flavor experience.
How should the finished skewers be arranged?
Arrange all the finished skewers neatly on a large serving platter.
Is this recipe suitable for parties?
Yes, these skewers are perfect for sophisticated gatherings and holiday appetizers.
Is there a specific way to handle the skewers?
Leave some space at the ends of the wooden skewers for easy handling by guests.
Can this be served as a snack tray?
Absolutely, it works great as a mini snack tray or a large entertaining platter.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 21 total ingredients listed, including all optional gourmet touches.