These Patriotic Fruit Kabobs are a fun and festive way to celebrate Independence Day! With juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, and fluffy marshmallows, these kabobs are perfect for a summer barbecue or party.
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Patriotic fruit kabobs are a popular and healthy way to celebrate Independence Day. The marshmallows and melted chocolate adds a touch of sweetness and richness to these kabobs, making them a crowd pleasing treat for any summer gathering.
Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or attending a potluck, these fruit kabobs are a healthy and delicious way to celebrate America's birthday.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- These kabobs feature red, white, and blue fruits, making them a fun and festive way to celebrate Independence Day.
- Fruit is nutritious, and these kabobs are a healthy and refreshing snack that is perfect for summer.
- With just a few simple ingredients and some skewers, these kabobs can be assembled in minutes.
- You can easily customize these kabobs by using your favorite fruits and adjusting the amount of chocolate and marshmallows.
- Whether you're hosting a party or attending a potluck, these kabobs are sure to be a hit with guests of all ages.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Strawberries: Provides a bold red color that contrasts nicely with the other fruits.
- Blueberries: They have a deep blue color that adds a rich and vibrant hue to the kabobs.
- Marshmallows: Provides a soft and fluffy texture that contrasts with the juicy fruits and provides a sweet, indulgent flavor.
- Dark Chocolate Chips: Drizzling melted dark chocolate over the kabobs creates an appealing finish that adds a touch of fun.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Thread the strawberries, blueberries, and marshmallows onto the skewers, in a pattern.
Step 2: Once all the skewers are assembled, place them on a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper.
Step 3: Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl by heating them in 15-second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Step 4: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the fruit skewers using a spoon or a piping bag. Allow the chocolate to cool before serving.
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Expert Tips
- Use fresh, ripe fruit. To ensure that your kabobs are as flavorful and juicy as possible, choose fresh, ripe fruit.
- Use a piping bag for the chocolate. If you want to create neat and precise lines of melted chocolate, transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag and snip off the tip.
Variations
- Yogurt dip: Instead of melted chocolate, serve your fruit kabobs with a creamy yogurt dip. Mix together plain Greek yogurt, honey, and a splash of vanilla extract for a delicious and healthy dipping sauce.
- Angel food cake: To add some texture to the kabobs, try alternating the fruit with cubes of angel food cake. This light and fluffy cake complements the juicy fruit and adds a touch of sweetness to each bite.
- Patriotic fruit salad: Instead of assembling individual kabobs, try tossing the fruits together in a large bowl for a colorful and patriotic fruit salad. Drizzle with melted chocolate or serve with a dollop of whipped cream for a decadent dessert.
Storing & Freezing
Storing: Store the kabobs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. The fruit may start to soften and the marshmallows may become sticky, so it's best to serve them as soon as possible.
Freezing: Place the assembled kabobs on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe container and store for up to 1 month. To thaw, place them in the refrigerator overnight.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, you can use any type of chocolate you like for this recipe. Just keep in mind that milk and white chocolate are typically sweeter than dark chocolate, so adjust the amount of sugar accordingly.
Yes, you can grill the kabobs if you prefer a smoky and charred flavor. Just brush the fruits with a bit of oil and grill over medium heat until charred and tender.
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Special Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 strawberries tops cut off
- 24 blueberries
- 8 large marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips melted
- 4 skewers
Instructions
- Thread the strawberries, blueberries, and marshmallows onto the skewers, in a pattern.
- Once all the skewers are assembled, place them on a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl by heating them in 15-second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the fruit skewers using a spoon or a piping bag. Allow the chocolate to cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe fruit. To ensure that your kabobs are as flavorful and juicy as possible, choose fresh, ripe fruit.
- Use a piping bag for the chocolate. If you want to create neat and precise lines of melted chocolate, transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag and snip off the tip.
- Storing: Store the kabobs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. The fruit may start to soften and the marshmallows may become sticky, so it's best to serve them as soon as possible.
- Freezing: Place the assembled kabobs on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe container and store for up to 1 month. To thaw, place them in the refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Mimi
Delicious fruit kabobs that will work great for me this summer. I shall look no further as I have found what I have been looking for - thank you!
April
Fabulou srecipe that could be a great one to use for so many different occasions. These kabobs must be so delicious!
Renu
So pretty fruit kabobs . They are so colourful and inviting specially fo the kids when they do not want to eat the fruits as is. Beautiful way of serving and beautiful presentation
Ramona
These kebabs are gorgeous idea for entertaining - wow - kids will go crazy with those - I cannot wait to make them 😉
Jacqueline Debono
I love these fruit kabobs! So pretty! We're having a bbq next weekend for our wedding anniversary and I'd love to incude these!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
4 ingredients kababs with no grilling 😉 This sounds amazing!! Definitely perfect for a summer dessert where you don't need to turn on your oven!!
simplylowcal
Yes, so simple and delish!
Jenni LeBaron
What a fun and simple party dessert. These would be perfect for any outdoor bbq because people can grab them and walk around with them. My favorite part is definitely the marshmallows though - always my fav!
Kelly Anthony
These will be perfect for a healthy dessert this summer. My kids will love helping me make these.
Debbie
Erika I love that you point out the meaning behind memorial day, so many people get this holiday confused with others for some reason. I like your idea of the fruit kabob and the patriotic theme. The best part the chocolate drizzle, chocolate makes everything better. I think I will serve these at our next pool party.
Stine Mari
This is the ultimate Summer dessert! It will balance off all the fatty barbeque food perfectly!
Michelle Minnaar
These look so pretty! My kids will also really enjoy putting these together, its a great way to get them to eat fruit, love it!