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Fresh Strawberry Picking Snack Skewers

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A quick, fun, and healthy snack featuring fresh strawberries, creamy cheese, crunchy nuts, and mini marshmallows threaded onto skewers. Perfect for kids and outdoor activities.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered
  • ½ cup cream cheese or ricotta, softened
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey (optional)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts), toasted
  • A handful fresh mint leaves, torn into small pieces (optional)
  • 8–10 wooden or bamboo skewers, about 6 inches long

Instructions

  1. Rinse 2 cups of fresh strawberries gently under cold water and pat dry. Hull and cut into halves or quarters to create bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a small bowl, soften ½ cup cream cheese or ricotta by stirring with a spoon. Mix in 1-2 tablespoons honey if desired for sweetness.
  3. Lightly toast ½ cup chopped nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Stir frequently to avoid burning. Let cool and chop coarsely.
  4. Take a wooden skewer and thread ingredients in this order: one half of a strawberry, about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture, a mini marshmallow, another strawberry piece, a sprinkle of chopped nuts, and optionally a fresh mint leaf.
  5. Repeat layering until the skewer is filled but not overcrowded, usually 3-4 strawberry pieces per skewer.
  6. Optionally drizzle a little honey over the completed skewers for extra sweetness and shine.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate covered for up to 2 hours.

Notes

Use firm, ripe strawberries to prevent breaking while threading. Soften cream cheese or ricotta to spread easily. Toast nuts for extra flavor but can be skipped. Supervise children when using skewers and consider blunt-ended skewers for safety. Keep ingredients chilled before assembling to maintain freshness. Substitute dairy-free cheese and dried fruit for vegan or allergy-friendly versions.

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