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Valentine’s Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt Dip

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These cheerful fruit kabobs, featuring heart-shaped fruit and a creamy yogurt dip, are a quick, healthy, and romantic dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day or any festive occasion. Easy to customize and fun to assemble, they’re a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • Fresh strawberries, hulled
  • Watermelon, seedless, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • Red grapes
  • Pineapple, peeled and cored
  • Kiwi, peeled and sliced (optional)
  • Blackberries or raspberries (optional)
  • Cantaloupe or honeydew melon, sliced
  • Banana, sliced thick (dip in lemon juice)
  • Apple, sliced (dip in lemon juice)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole-milk or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan/dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (optional, for thicker dip)
  • Pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat dry. Hull strawberries and cut off tops. Slice watermelon, cantaloupe, or honeydew into 1/2-inch thick slabs. Peel and slice pineapple and kiwi. Cut apples and bananas into thick rounds and dip in lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out watermelon, cantaloupe, and strawberry hearts. If you don’t have cutters, slice fruit into wedges or rounds.
  3. Thread fruit onto bamboo skewers in a pattern: start with a grape, add a melon heart, strawberry, pineapple chunk, kiwi slice, etc. Alternate colors for visual appeal. End with a grape or berry to secure.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract. For extra richness, add softened cream cheese. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness to taste. Add lemon zest or cinnamon if desired.
  5. Place yogurt dip in a small bowl at the center of a platter. Arrange kabobs around the dip, fanning out. Garnish with mint leaves and extra berries if desired.
  6. Serve chilled. For best texture, assemble kabobs just before serving.
  7. Store kabobs covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Keep yogurt dip in a sealed container for 2-3 days.

Notes

Use firm, ripe fruit for best results. Chill fruit before assembling for easier cutting and fresher taste. Dip apple and banana slices in lemon juice to prevent browning. For dairy-free, use coconut or almond yogurt and maple syrup. For thicker dip, add cream cheese. Assemble kabobs just before serving for best texture. Customize with seasonal fruits or drizzle with chocolate for variation.

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