Description
These fun and colorful Easter Peep Kabobs are a creative way to celebrate spring! Marshmallow Peeps, fresh fruit, and chocolate combine on skewers for an easy, festive, and delicious treat that’s as adorable as it is tasty.
Ingredients
For the Easter Peep Kabobs:
- 1 package (10 count) of marshmallow Peeps (any color, depending on your preference)
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green)
- 1 cup melon (such as cantaloupe or honeydew), cut into cubes
- 12 wooden skewers or disposable party sticks
- 12 small shortbread cookies (or any crunchy cookie of your choice)
- Optional: ¼ cup chocolate chips or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
Start by washing and preparing the fruit. Hull the strawberries and slice them in half. Cut the pineapple into chunks and prepare the melon into cubes. If using grapes, simply remove them from the stems and rinse them under cold water. Ensure all fruit pieces are roughly the same size so they thread easily onto the skewers.
Take a wooden skewer or party stick and start by threading a piece of fruit onto the skewer. Begin with a sturdy fruit like a strawberry or pineapple chunk as the base, followed by a marshmallow Peep (placing it near the center for stability). Continue alternating between pieces of fruit and Peeps until the skewer is filled, leaving some room at the top for a final cookie and Peep decoration.
Once the fruit and Peeps are threaded onto the skewer, end the kabob with a shortbread cookie. This adds a delicious crunch and provides a nice contrast to the soft, chewy Peeps and fresh fruit. It also creates a balanced and visually appealing kabob.
If you want to add a touch of decadence, melt some chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Once melted, drizzle the chocolate over the kabobs for extra flavor and a glossy finish. This step is optional but adds a lovely chocolatey touch that pairs beautifully with the fruity kabobs.
Place the completed kabobs on a large serving platter. If desired, you can arrange the kabobs in a fun pattern or let them stand upright in a vase or jar for an eye-catching display. The vibrant colors of the Peeps and fresh fruit make them a festive centerpiece.
Serve the Easter Peep Kabobs immediately, or refrigerate them for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to chill and the chocolate drizzle to set (if you used it). These kabobs are best enjoyed fresh, but they can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to a day.1
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
Nutrition
- Calories: 100-120 kcal
- Fat: 2-4g
- Carbohydrates: 22-25g
- Protein: 1g