Fruit Cheese Bites Recipes

FRUIT AND CHEESE KABOBS

We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 12 kabobs (1-1/2 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

For dip, mix first 4 ingredients. On 12 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and cheese cubes. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Ingredients

1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
1-1/2 cups green grapes
8 ounces cubed cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, or a combination of cheeses

FRUIT AND CHEESE BITES

This recipe was from Family Circle Magazine Dec. 2009. It was considered to be a healthy recipe choice for those having parties with lots of food and drink. I made them for a meeting and they were a hit. I think you have to serve them with other things because despite being healthy they are a bit rich. I like them as a great alternative to the usual cheese ball. The nuts give it crunch and the two cheeses with the three fruits was very unique. This is not for someone who doesn't like cheese though. Perfect for the holidays, New Year's parties or anytime you need a no cook appetizer. Enjoy! ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 18 balls, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

chop up the fruits and the nuts.
Beat together cheddar cheese, cream cheese and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl until blended, about 1 minute.
Stir in dried apple, apricot and pineapple with a wooden spoon. Using a tablespoon, form mixture into balls, then roll between palms. Coat balls in chopped nuts. Makes 18 (recipe can be doubled).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.5, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 98.6, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 5.4, Protein 3.5

Ingredients

1/2 cup shredded reduced-calorie cheddar cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces light cream cheese
4 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/2 cup dried apple, chopped
1/3 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/4 cup dried pineapple, chopped (such as Sunsweet Philippine Pineapple)
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

SPICY CHEESE BITES

Classic French nibbles that are devilishly moreish

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Dinner, Snack, Starter, Supper

Time 25m

Yield Makes around 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Steps:

Sift the flour and a little salt into a bowl. Set a non-stick pan on the heat with 150ml cold water and the chopped butter. Bring to the boil, stirring until the butter melts. Tip in all the flour and, using a wooden spoon, beat hard until the mix becomes smooth and starts to leave the side of the pan.
Remove from the heat, beat in the gruyère and half the parmesan and cool for 5 mins. Gradually beat in the eggs until you have a smooth, thick, but spoonable mix - you may not need all the egg. Can be set aside now for 2 hrs without chilling.
When ready to serve, heat the oil in a deep-fat frying pan to around 180C. Using 2 teaspoons scoop up neat dollops and carefully drop into the hot oil. Fry 6-8 dollops a time for 3-4 mins until golden and crisp - dunk the dollops under to brown evenly. Reheat the oil as necessary. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with the rest of the parmesan. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

Ingredients

85g plain flour
50g butter , chopped
50g mature gruyère , grated
25g fresh parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated
2 eggs , well beaten
1l vegetable oil , for deep frying

ELEGANT CHEESE AND FRUIT PLATTER

Entertaining can be easy! Assemble an appetizing arrangement that serves 24 in no time at all.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

Elegant Cheese and Fruit Platter image

Steps:

On large serving platter, arrange cheeses in center. Cover; let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes.
Arrange fresh fruit in groups around cheeses. Sprinkle dried apricots and cherries over cheeses and fruit. Tuck rosemary sprigs among fruit.
To serve, provide cheese planes for harder cheeses and cheese spreaders for soft cheeses. If desired, serve cheeses and fruit with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

Ingredients

1 block (8 oz) white Cheddar cheese
1 wedge (8 oz) blue cheese (such as Stilton or Gorgonzola)
1 round (8 oz) Brie cheese
1 large crisp red eating apple, sliced
1 medium pear, sliced
1 pint (2 cups) strawberries, halved
3/4 lb seedless green grapes, cut into small clusters
3/4 lb seedless red grapes, cut into small clusters
1 package (7 oz) dried apricots
1/4 cup dried cherries or sweetened dried cranberries
Fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired