Berry Good Heart Fruit (Printable version)

Colorful heart-shaped fruit skewers featuring fresh berries and melons for a fresh, fun snack.

# What you need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup hulled strawberries, large berries sliced for heart shapes
02 - 1 cup seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch slices
03 - 1 cup cantaloupe, cut into 1/2-inch slices
04 - 1 cup honeydew melon, cut into 1/2-inch slices
05 - 1 cup blueberries
06 - 1 cup seedless grapes, red or green

→ Optional Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

# Steps to follow:

01 - Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon slices into heart shapes.
02 - Slice large strawberries in half lengthwise, trimming the tops into a heart shape with a paring knife if preferred.
03 - Thread fruit onto skewers, alternating between strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and the heart-shaped melon pieces to create a colorful pattern.
04 - Place the assembled skewers on a serving platter for presentation.
05 - Sprinkle fresh mint leaves over the skewers and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours prior to serving.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Colorful and appealing for kids and parties
  • Healthy and refreshing fruit snack
02 -
  • Swap in pineapple, kiwi, or other fruits for variety
  • Use bamboo or reusable metal skewers with blunted tips for kid safety
03 -
  • Use ripe but firm fruit to maintain shape after cutting
  • Chill the skewers before serving to keep them fresh longer
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