Sweetheart Fruit Skewers Yogurt (Printable)
Colorful heart-shaped fruit skewers served with creamy honey yogurt dip for festive, healthy enjoyment.
# What goes in:
→ Fresh Fruit
01 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 cup cantaloupe, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 cup watermelon, peeled and sliced
04 - 1 cup pineapple, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 cup green grapes
06 - 1 cup blueberries
→ Yogurt Dip
07 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
08 - 2 tbsp honey
09 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Slice strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, and pineapple into 1/2-inch thick slabs. Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out heart shapes from the slabs.
02 - Thread the fruit hearts, grapes, and blueberries alternately onto wooden skewers in a colorful pattern.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Arrange the fruit skewers on a platter. Serve with the yogurt dip on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Transforms everyday fruit into something celebration-worthy in under 20 minutes
- The creamy yogurt dip balances sweetness with just the right tang, and nobody can resist eating fruit off a stick
02 -
- Room temperature fruit is easier to cut than cold fruit from the fridge, so let it sit out for 20 minutes before starting
- Soggy skewers happen when fruit is too ripe, so choose fruits that are firm but yield slightly to gentle pressure
03 -
- Buy extra fruit because the heart cutting process creates scraps that everyone will want to eat while you work
- Aim for uniform heart sizes so the skewers look professional and intentional