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Fresh Fruit Skewers with Honey Yogurt Dip

Colorful fresh fruit on skewers with a creamy honey-vanilla yogurt dip

⏱️ Prep: 25min0⏰ Total: 25min👥 Serves: 24🌡️ cold
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsstrawberries(hulled)
  • 2 cupspineapple chunks
  • 2 cupscantaloupe(cubed)
  • 1 cupblueberries
  • 2 cupsgreen grapes
  • 2 cupsGreek yogurt(full-fat)
  • 3 tbsphoney
  • 1 tspvanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsplemon zest
  • 24wooden skewers(6-inch)

📝 Make Ahead

Thread skewers up to 4 hours ahead. Cover with damp paper towel and refrigerate.

Instructions

  1. Whisk yogurt with honey, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth
  2. Transfer to serving bowl and refrigerate
  3. Thread fruit onto skewers, alternating colors and types
  4. Arrange skewers on platter around yogurt dip
  5. Keep refrigerated until serving

💡 Pro Tips

Choose ripe but firm fruit that won't fall off skewers. Alternate colors for visual appeal. Full-fat Greek yogurt makes the creamiest dip. If making ahead, store skewers flat and covered to prevent fruit from drying out. Bring yogurt to room temperature for better flavor.

📜 History

Fruit skewers became a party staple in American entertaining as a lighter, more elegant alternative to traditional fruit salad. The Greek yogurt dip adds protein and makes the fruit feel more substantial for a brunch spread.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

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