Fruit Skewers with Refreshing Green Kiwi Sauce
Create Elegant Fruit Skewers with a Zesty Green Kiwi Sauce at Home!
Introducing a delightful fruit skewer recipe, enhanced with a luscious green kiwi sauce that offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. These skewers are as beautiful to look at as they are delicious to eat, making them an ideal dessert for special occasions or a charming addition to your next home party.
Main Fruit Ingredients- 1 Zespri Green Kiwi
- 1 Mandarin Orange (peeled and segmented)
- 1/3 Cucumber
- 10-15 Raspberries (fresh or thawed if frozen)
Essential Kitchenware- Skewers for assembling fruit, as needed
Amazing Green Kiwi Sauce- 1 Green Kiwi
- 1 Tbsp Agave Syrup (for sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar (for depth of flavor)
- 2 tsp Plain Yogurt (for creaminess)
- 2-3 drops Soy Sauce (for a touch of umami)
- Skewers for assembling fruit, as needed
Amazing Green Kiwi Sauce- 1 Green Kiwi
- 1 Tbsp Agave Syrup (for sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar (for depth of flavor)
- 2 tsp Plain Yogurt (for creaminess)
- 2-3 drops Soy Sauce (for a touch of umami)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by preparing the ingredients for our delicious fruit skewers! The raspberries I used were frozen, which gives them a slightly frosty appearance. That’s perfectly fine to use as is.
Step 2
Peel the green kiwi and cut it into bite-sized pieces, about 4 segments lengthwise. For the cucumber, rub it with salt and rinse thoroughly under water to clean it well, then slice it into pieces similar in size to the kiwi. Peel the mandarin orange and separate it into individual segments. Now, begin threading the prepared fruits and cucumber onto the skewers, alternating them to create a colorful and appealing arrangement.
Step 3
Next, we’ll create the green kiwi sauce, which will elevate these fruit skewers with its delightful sweet and tangy notes. This sauce is key to adding a special touch to your dessert.
Step 4
First, peel the green kiwi and place it in a blender. Blend until it becomes a smooth purée. To this smooth kiwi purée, add the agave syrup for sweetness, balsamic vinegar for a subtle complexity, and plain yogurt for a creamy texture. Finish with just 2-3 drops of soy sauce to enhance the overall flavor profile, creating a sauce that is both sweet and tart with a hint of umami. Whisk all the sauce ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.
Step 5
Arrange the assembled fruit skewers attractively on a serving plate. Then, generously drizzle or serve the freshly made, fragrant green kiwi sauce alongside. Your beautiful and delicious fruit skewer dessert is now ready to be enjoyed!
Step 6
If you have any leftover fruit that wasn’t used on the skewers, you can place it in a separate bowl, drizzle it with the sauce, and enjoy it as a delightful fruit salad. The vibrant colors of the fruits, like the green kiwi and red raspberries, make it visually appealing and appetizing.
Step 7
You’ll notice a slight color difference between the two small bowls of sauce. One contains the sauce mixed with plain yogurt, while the other is without. When served with the tart fruits, the yogurt-infused sauce creates a smoother, more balanced flavor profile that complements the fruit beautifully. Feel free to choose the one you prefer!
Step 8
Using short skewers makes these fruit skewers much easier and cleaner to eat. They fit perfectly in your mouth, minimizing any mess. This makes them an especially convenient and safe option, particularly for children.
