Name: Pistachio-Crusted Strawberry & Pineapple Skewers with Whipped Feta & Hot Honey
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled; 1/2 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks; 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 8-10 wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes); For the Whipped Feta:; 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled; 3 oz cream cheese, softened; 2 tbsp Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; For the Hot Honey:; 1/3 cup honey; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Description

Fresh fruit skewers coated in crunchy pistachios, served over creamy whipped feta and drizzled with spicy hot honey. A sweet, savory, and spicy appetizer that’s perfect for summer entertaining.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled
1/2 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
8–10 wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
For the Whipped Feta:
8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
3 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Hot Honey:
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

Prepare the hot honey: In a small saucepan, combine honey and red pepper flakes. Heat over low heat for 2-3 minutes until warm and fragrant. Remove from heat, stir in apple cider vinegar, and set aside to cool.
Make the whipped feta: In a food processor, combine feta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the pistachio crust: In a shallow bowl, mix chopped pistachios with honey, olive oil, and salt until well combined.
Assemble skewers: Thread strawberries and pineapple chunks onto the soaked skewers, alternating fruits.
Coat skewers: Gently roll each skewer in the pistachio mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cook skewers: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, until pistachios are golden and fruit is slightly caramelized. Alternatively, you can broil in the oven for 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve: Spread whipped feta on a serving platter, arrange hot skewers on top, and drizzle generously with hot honey. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a milder honey, reduce red pepper flakes. If using wooden skewers, soak them for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.