Fruit Skewers with Custard Recipe

Name: Fruit Skewers with Custard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 3-pound small seedless watermelon, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices; 1 pint strawberries, sliced in half crosswise; 1 bunch seedless red grapes, removed from stems; 4 kiwis, peeled, sliced 3/4-inch thick; 1 honeydew melon, seeds scooped out, peeled, cut into 2-inch rectangle shapes; Sweet White Cloud Dip, recipe follows; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 5 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

One 3-pound small seedless watermelon, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
1 pint strawberries, sliced in half crosswise
1 bunch seedless red grapes, removed from stems
4 kiwis, peeled, sliced 3/4-inch thick
1 honeydew melon, seeds scooped out, peeled, cut into 2-inch rectangle shapes
Sweet White Cloud Dip, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups whole milk
5 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Place the watermelon slices on your cutting board and use a star shaped cookie cutter to cut out stars from all the slices.
2
Skewer the fruit by sliding the watermelon stars about halfway up the skewers.
3
Follow with the strawberries, grapes and kiwis.
4
Place the large rectangle piece of honeydew on the bottom as a base.
5
Place standing up on a platter, giving the skewer a little wiggle to get it to stand up straight.
6
Serve with Sweet White Cloud Dip.
7
Add the milk to a medium saucepan over medium heat and whisk until the mixture is steaming.
8
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale yellow and the sugar is dissolved.
9
Slowly add a few ladles of the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking.
10
Slowly return the tempered mixture to the saucepan while whisking constantly.
11
Heat the custard over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 4 to 6 minutes.
12
Stir in the butter and vanilla.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 3-pound small seedless watermelon, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices, 1 pint strawberries, sliced in half crosswise, 1 bunch seedless red grapes, removed from stems, 4 kiwis, peeled, sliced 3/4-inch thick, and more.

Yes, Fruit Skewers with Custard falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fruit Skewers with Custard

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Variations & substitutions

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