Grilled Fruit Kabobs
with Tropical Yogurt Sauce
6 bamboo skewers, 8 to 10 inches
long
6 oz. Key lime pie yogurt
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. imitation coconut extract (optional) |
1 Tbsp.
lime juice
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 small pineapple, peeled and cored
1 lb. large, firm strawberries, fresh
2 large, firm nectarines or peaches, fresh, pitted,
and cut into wedges
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Preheat grill to medium heat. Soak skewers
in warm water for several minutes; drain and set aside. In
a food processor or blender, process yogurt, Cream cheese,
sugar, and coconut extract. Cover and chill. In a small bowl,
combine lime juice and melted butter. Set aside. Cut pineapple
into 1-inch wide slices; quarter slices. Remove hulls (leaves)
from strawberries. Alternately, thread strawberries, pineapple,
and nectarine or peach wedges on skewers. Brush with butter
mixture. Grill kabobs, uncovered, for 6 to 8 minutes or until
heated through, turning once or twice. Do not allow strawberries
to overcook. Remove grilled fruit from skewers; serve with
yogurt dipping sauce. Makes 6 servings.
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