Just an update....
I decided to just do strawberries for ease and convenience...and they turned out beautifully! They were a hit...everyone loved them and they were the only thing that was gone at the end of the night (ok, there were 5 left that I gave to the hostess)
The bowl over the pot worked fantastic, mal...thanks for the tip! I'll have to try the fruit kebobs next time when I have more time. All in all, I was very, very pleased.