Fruit N Cheese Bars Recipes

FRUIT 'N' CHEESE KABOBS

The home economist in our test kitchen came up with this colorful combination. It's a simple, nutritious snack that's a snap to put together, much to the delight of busy holiday cooks! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Fruit 'n' Cheese Kabobs image

Steps:

Cut cheese into chunks or slices. If desired, cut into shapes with small cutters. Alternately thread cheese and fruit onto wooden skewers. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Ingredients

1 block (1 pound) Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 block (1 pound) cheddar cheese
1 block (1 pound) baby Swiss cheese
1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 to 2 pounds seedless green or red grapes
3 pints strawberries

CHEESECAKE BARS

Rich and creamy as cheesecake, but much easier to make!

Provided by Frances Mann

Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes Cheesecake Bar Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C).
To make Pastry: Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the flour and chopped nuts and stir until mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside 1/4 cup to use as a topping.
Press pastry mixture into 8-inch square pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on rack.
To make Filling: Beat together the white sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the egg, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla and mix well. Spread filling mixture over baked crust. Sprinkle reserved mixture on as a topping.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on wire rack and refrigerate. Serve with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 33.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Ingredients

⅓ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

FRUIT AND CHEESE BOARD

Who says cheese and sausage get to have all the fun? Make this a party go-to with any fruits that are in season. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Steps:

On a large platter or cutting board, arrange fruit, almonds and cheeses. Place honey in a small jar; tuck jar among fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Ingredients

10 fresh strawberries, halved
8 fresh or dried figs, halved
2 small navel oranges, thinly sliced
12 ounces seedless red grapes (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 medium mango, halved and scored
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh blackberries
1/2 cup dried banana chips
2 large kiwifruit, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
12 ounces seedless watermelon (about 6 slices)
1/2 cup unblanched almonds
8 ounces Brie cheese
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup honey