Refreshing Frozen Grape and Cheese Skewers
A quick and easy snack combining frozen grapes and sharp cheddar cheese cubes on skewers, perfect for beach days or casual entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (freezing time)
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 skewers 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups seedless red or green grapes, washed and patted dry
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Wooden or bamboo skewers, 12-inch length
- Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse about 2 cups of seedless grapes under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Optional: Toss grapes with 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice in a mixing bowl, let sit for 5 minutes, then drain excess liquid.
- Cut 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese into 1-inch cubes using a sharp knife.
- Thread the skewers by alternating two grapes, one cheese cube, then two grapes again, leaving about an inch at the end for handling.
- Arrange the assembled skewers flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Freeze the skewers for at least 2 hours until grapes are completely frozen and cheese is firm but not rock-hard.
- Transfer frozen skewers to an airtight container or zip-top freezer bag for storage.
- Pack skewers in a cooler with ice packs and enjoy within 24 hours, or store up to 3 days in the freezer.
Notes
Pat grapes dry thoroughly to avoid ice crystals. Freeze skewers flat and spaced apart to prevent sticking. Let skewers sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before eating if cheese is too firm. Use tongs to handle frozen skewers to avoid warming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4.5
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