These fun, fruity kabobs are sure to be the hit of your 4th of July bash this year! Paired with a creamy vanilla pudding dip, they’re positively irresistible!
Note to self: Kabobs are hard to photograph.
Yeah, so I’m not entirely pleased with the way these photos turned out, but I’m just gonna blame that on the fact that kabobs are long, oddly-shaped, and seriously un-photogenic.
I mean, they taste INCREDIBLE, but are unbelievably hard to make look pretty for the camera.
Hopefully you can look past the photos to see that these kabobs are something truly amazing. Actually, anything on a stick is pretty wonderful. Agree? 😀
To me, fruit is amazing just by itself. I’m a fruit-aholic, if you will.
But I’m also a big fan of anything that involves dipping.
Enter fruit dip.
AKA: My fruit’s new best friend.
Pair those gorgeous fruity kabobs with a creamy vanilla dip and you get a healthy/addicting summer appetizer. Or dessert, or even breakfast. Hey, it’s fruit so that’s totally OK in my book! 🙂
The vanilla pudding dip is super-creamy, sweet ‘n’ tangy and oh-my-gosh, SOO addicting.
I just wanna hide away in a broom closet with a spoon and a bowlful of this dip, if that’s okay with you.
Or maybe just my fingers will work.
TMI? Sorry. Too much coffee this morning.
Anywho, this fruit dip whips up in minutes and it’s even quicker to slide your fruit onto the skewers, so these kabobs are kinda the ultimate last-minute party appetizer.
It also may be the only thing you’ll want to eat. ADDICTING stuff here, guys.
These kabobs are just so plain FUN. Bright, colorful, and loaded with fresh berries, it’s an awesome way to get your picky kids to eat their fruit.
Nobody can resist something so colorful and fun to eat.
It’s funny that anything that’s on a skewer, is pretty much guaranteed to be loved by everybody.
Again, it’s probably ’cause kabobs are so dang fun. EVERYONE likes fun food. 😀
So, my little siblings were snooping around for something sweet after dinner last week, and they came across these kabobs that I had finished photographing earlier in the day. At first they were pretty bummed that all we had for dessert was fruit, but then….
I unearthed….the dip.
Suddenly the kitchen erupted with cries of “HEY, YOU GUYS!! Sarah made that dip! And we have FRUIT too!!”
At that point, everyone made a mad dash for the kitchen.
The dip you guys, it changes everything.
I’m kind of famous for my fruit dip. Everyone I’ve served this dip to has instantly been hooked.
It turns otherwise-boring fruit into a uber-delish, healthier indulgence. 😀
These kabobs would make an awesome appetizer for your 4th of July bash. The recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled to feed a crowd. —Which might be a good idea to do. People tend to SNATCH up these kabobs so fast, it’s not even funny.
Just don’t expect anyone to have any appetite left for those hamburgers you slaved over. Bummer. 😉
Red, White and Blue Kabobs with Vanilla Pudding Dip
Ingredients
- VANILLA PUDDING DIP:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup xylitol or sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whipped cream
- FRUIT KABOBS:
- 18-20 large strawberries
- 2 large bananas peeled and sliced
- 1-2 cups fresh blueberries
- 9-12 skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding dip: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter then whisk in milk, xylitol, egg yolk, and cornstarch/water mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until pudding is bubbly and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Cool slightly.
- Once pudding is cooled, place in a medium bowl. Fold in sour cream and whipped cream until combined. Chill fruit dip until ready to use.
- Make the kabobs: Thread fruit onto skewers, alternating between the three until skewers are filled.
- Serve kabobs with fruit dip.
Notes
I know you’ll love my other “fruity” treats!
Summer Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Triple-Berry Rhubarb Oat Crisp
Fresh Strawberries ‘n’ Cream Cupcakes
Allison says
I LOVE FRUIT KEBABS! Seriously. I could eat them all day long. They somehow make the fruit that much better -I think it’s the care put into them. I need to get in on these 4th of July celebrations one of these years because themed desserts are so much fun!
Sarah says
I’m convinced that fruit ALWAYS tastes better on a stick. 🙂 And living in Canada, I’ll bet it’s pretty weird seeing all these 4th recipes popping up everywhere! Even though you don’t celebrate it, you should totally hop on the bandwagon and make something red, white and blue, Allison! 😀
Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating says
Oooh, fruit plus dip is one of my all time favorites! Love this for the Fourth!
Sarah says
Thanks Kelly!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
You are now officially the QUEEN of 4th of july themed goodies! How cute are these kabobs? And I think you did a great job with the photographs! Love the vanilla pudding dip too. Yum!
Sarah says
Hahaha! Thanks Natalie! 🙂
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
I love these kabobs Sarah! I think they photographed beautifully!! Oh, and I love your new (newer??) “About” page! You are just too darn cute!! 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks, Renee! And oh, I’m glad you like my new about page! You’re so sweet. 🙂
Danielle says
These kabobs are absolutely adorable! You did a great job photographing them. I love the homemade dip too, sounds absolutely delicious. Pinning!
Sarah says
Thank you so much, Danielle! You’re too, too sweet! 🙂
Arpita@ TheGastronomicBong says
What a fun n fruity kabab…. so freaking kool… love the photographs 😀
Sarah says
Thank you, Arpita!
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
These look like perfect summer treats!
Sarah says
They really are the IDEAL summer treat! 🙂
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
These looks delicious Sarah! The colours, dip, I’d love some please! Also, your pictures look great, no idea what you’re talking about :).
Sarah says
Thank you, Jessica! You’re too sweet. 🙂
Isadora @ She Likes Food says
You did an awesome job at photographing these kabobs! I want to dip everything in this vanilla pudding dip! Maybe even my finger! I love the idea of fruit kabobs, it is like an easier way to eat a fruit salad! I also really love the strawberry dish that the vanilla pudding is in, it is so cute 🙂
Sarah says
I’m embarrassed to say that my finger did more dipping in this fruit dip than the actual kabobs! LOL. Thanks so much girl! 🙂
Louisa [Living Lou] says
What a delicious snack – and I love that your pudding dip isn’t made with instant pudding mix, will have to give this a try! And I’m with you on the whole kabobs are hard to photograph thing!
Sarah says
Thanks, Louisa! Glad to know I’m not the only one who struggles with kabobs! LOL. 😉
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I think you did a great job with the pictures! Much better than I do with kabobs. What a great snack for the 4th of July. I love the vanilla pudding dip. You may have to make room for me in the broom closet 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Christin! I just love how we were both on the same kabob wavelength—yours look incredible!