Flower Fruit Kabobs with Luscious Fruit Dip
Flower Fruit Kabobs with Luscious Fruit Dip are colorful, flower-shaped fruit skewers paired with a creamy, sweet dip—perfect for parties, brunches, or a refreshing summer snack. These vibrant kabobs are fun to make and eat, making them ideal for both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 kabobs
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Strawberries
- Pineapple slices
- Green grapes
- Cantaloupe or melon
- Blueberries
- Kiwi
- Wooden skewers
- Small flower-shaped cookie cutter
- Cream cheese, softened
- Marshmallow creme
- Vanilla extract
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly. Peel and slice kiwi, melon, and pineapple into rounds or slabs.
- Use a small flower-shaped cookie cutter to cut pineapple and melon slices into flower shapes.
- Assemble the kabobs by placing a grape or blueberry at one end (as the flower center), followed by a flower-shaped fruit piece, then alternate fruits along the skewer. Repeat for each kabob.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, marshmallow creme, and vanilla extract. Add yogurt or sour cream if desired. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Chill the dip until ready to serve.
- Serve kabobs on a platter with the fruit dip in the center for dipping.
Notes
- Use firm fruits like pineapple and cantaloupe for best flower shapes.
- Dip can be made 1–2 days ahead and stored chilled.
- Garnish with mint leaves for extra freshness.
- Kids can help with assembling the kabobs using safe tools.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with melted chocolate just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob with dip
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
