Grilled Fruit Kabobs with Tropical Yogurt Sauce
Courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: 6 Min.
Chill Time: 30 Min.
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: 6 Min.
Chill Time: 30 Min.
What you need:
* 6 bamboo skewers, 8-to 10 in. long
* 6 oz. key lime pie yogurt
* 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
* 2 tsp. sugar
* 1/8 tsp. imitation coconut extract (optional)
* 1 Tbsp. lime juice
* 1 Tbsp. butter, melted
* 1 small pineapple, peeled and cored
* 1 lb. large, firm, fresh strawberries
* 2 large firm nectarines or peaches, fresh, pitted and cut into wedges
* 6 oz. key lime pie yogurt
* 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
* 2 tsp. sugar
* 1/8 tsp. imitation coconut extract (optional)
* 1 Tbsp. lime juice
* 1 Tbsp. butter, melted
* 1 small pineapple, peeled and cored
* 1 lb. large, firm, fresh strawberries
* 2 large firm nectarines or peaches, fresh, pitted and cut into wedges
What to do:
1. Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium heat.
2. Soak skewers in warm water for several minutes; drain and set aside.
3. In a food processor or blender, process yogurt, cream cheese, sugar and coconut extract. Cover and chill.
4. In a small bowl, combine lime juice and melted butter. Set aside. Cut pineapple into 1-in. wide slices; quarter slices. Remove hulls (leaves) from strawberries. Alternately, thread strawberries, pineapple and nectarine or peach wedges on skewers. Brush with butter mixture.
5. Grill kabobs, uncovered, for 6 to 8 min. or until heated through, turning once or twice. Do not allow strawberries to overcook.
6. Remove grilled fruit from skewers; serve with yogurt dipping sauce.
2. Soak skewers in warm water for several minutes; drain and set aside.
3. In a food processor or blender, process yogurt, cream cheese, sugar and coconut extract. Cover and chill.
4. In a small bowl, combine lime juice and melted butter. Set aside. Cut pineapple into 1-in. wide slices; quarter slices. Remove hulls (leaves) from strawberries. Alternately, thread strawberries, pineapple and nectarine or peach wedges on skewers. Brush with butter mixture.
5. Grill kabobs, uncovered, for 6 to 8 min. or until heated through, turning once or twice. Do not allow strawberries to overcook.
6. Remove grilled fruit from skewers; serve with yogurt dipping sauce.