Vibrant Rainbow Fruit Skewers with Creamy Dip
Vibrant Rainbow Fruit Skewers with Creamy Dip offer a colorful, healthy, and fun snack combining fresh seasonal fruits threaded on wooden skewers and served with a luscious, tangy creamy dip made of cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract. Perfect for parties, kids, or a wholesome dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 skewers
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Fruits and Skewers
- Strawberries, hulled and sliced – about 1 cup
- Orange segments – 1 medium orange
- Pineapple chunks – 1 cup
- Green grapes – 1 cup
- Blueberries – 1 cup
- Banana slices – 1 medium banana
- Wooden skewers – 8 to 10 pieces
Creamy Dip
- Cream cheese – 4 oz (about 1/2 cup), softened
- Greek yogurt – 1/2 cup
- Honey – 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruits: Wash all fruits thoroughly. Hull and slice strawberries, peel and segment the orange, cut pineapple into bite-sized chunks, slice the banana, and gather grapes and blueberries. Make sure pieces are easy to spear but not too small to fall off the skewers.
- Assemble the Skewers: Take wooden skewers and thread the fruits in rainbow order: strawberry, orange, pineapple, green grape, banana, and blueberry. Repeat the pattern if the skewer is long enough to ensure colorful, balanced skewers.
- Prepare the Creamy Dip: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Stir in honey and vanilla extract to taste, blending well to achieve a luscious creamy dip. Adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Serve: Transfer the skewers to a platter and place the creamy dip in a serving bowl alongside. Encourage dipping the vibrant fruit bites into the luscious sauce.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm fruits to avoid mushy skewers.
- Chill skewers and dip before serving for maximum freshness.
- Cut fruits into similar sizes for balanced and visually appealing skewers.
- Add bananas last minute or toss them in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Add honey and vanilla gradually to control dip sweetness precisely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with dip (approx.)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: fruit skewers, healthy snack, creamy dip, rainbow fruit, party appetizer, kid-friendly fruit, fresh fruit snack, gluten free