Description
Summer sunshine meets sweet indulgence in these strawberry shortcake kabobs. Perfectly layered skewers showcase fresh strawberries, buttery pound cake cubes, and marshmallow clouds, offering a playful twist on classic dessert that delights guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 strawberries
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pound cake
Chocolate and Topping:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) whipped topping
- 1 bag white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare fresh strawberries by gently washing and removing green tops, then slice each berry into halves or thirds for uniform presentation.
- Cut pound cake into precise cubes, approximately 1½ inches square, ensuring consistent sizing for elegant skewering.
- Select wooden or metal skewers, ensuring they are clean and dry before assembly.
- For Whipped Cream Version: Alternate threading strawberry pieces and pound cake cubes onto skewers, creating a harmonious pattern with fruit and cake.
- Add delicate dollops of whipped cream between cake and strawberry segments, creating visual and textural interest.
- For White Chocolate Version: Carefully thread strawberries and pound cake cubes onto skewers, positioning strawberries at each end for aesthetic appeal.
- Line a flat baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for chocolate drizzling and chilling.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously to prevent burning and achieve smooth consistency.
- Gently drizzle melted white chocolate across assembled kabobs using a spoon or piping bag for elegant coverage.
- Refrigerate kabobs for 30-45 minutes, allowing chocolate to solidify and flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled, presenting these delightful dessert skewers as an eye-catching and refreshing treat.
Notes
- Prep these delightful kabobs in less than 15 minutes for a quick, impressive dessert that looks gourmet but requires minimal effort.
- Choose ripe, bright red strawberries for maximum sweetness and vibrant color that makes these kabobs visually stunning.
- Use store-bought pound cake to save time, or bake your own for a more personalized touch that elevates the recipe.
- Alternate between strawberries and cake pieces to create a balanced, visually appealing presentation that guarantees every bite has perfect flavor.
- Drizzle white chocolate sparingly to prevent overwhelming the fresh strawberry taste, allowing each ingredient to shine.
- Chill kabobs before serving to enhance flavor melding and provide a refreshing summer dessert that’s both elegant and fun.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg