Easy Refreshing Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
A light and playful summer dessert featuring fresh strawberries, vanilla pound cake cubes, and whipped cream assembled on skewers for a fun and refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 kabobs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered
- 12 ounces vanilla pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- A handful of fresh mint leaves (optional)
- 6–8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 10 minutes
Instructions
- Rinse the strawberries gently under cold water and pat dry. Hull and cut into halves or quarters depending on size.
- Slice the pound cake into 1-inch cubes. Optionally, lightly toast the cubes in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden on the edges. Let cool.
- If making homemade whipped cream, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Thread the skewers in this order: a cube of pound cake, a strawberry piece, a dollop of whipped cream, then repeat until the skewer is full but easy to handle (3-4 layers).
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the kabobs for extra sweetness and add a fresh mint leaf on top of each skewer.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for up to 2 hours. If chilling, add whipped cream just before serving.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for best texture; frozen can be used if thawed and drained well. Lightly toasting cake cubes adds texture but is optional. Add whipped cream just before serving if chilling to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, use gluten-free vanilla cake or angel food cake. For dairy-free, use coconut whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, kabobs, summer dessert, easy dessert, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, pound cake, quick dessert