Strawberry Shortcake Skewers (Printer View)
Fresh strawberries and cake skewered, drizzled with cream for a playful, crowd-pleasing sweet treat.
# Components:
→ Fruit & Cake
01 - 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Cream Drizzle
03 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Garnishes
06 - 2 tablespoons melted white chocolate
07 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
# Method:
01 - Thread the strawberry halves and cake cubes alternately onto eight wooden or metal skewers.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form.
03 - Place the assembled skewers on a serving platter.
04 - Drizzle whipped cream over the skewers, or serve it on the side for dipping.
05 - If desired, drizzle each skewer with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with chopped fresh mint.
06 - Serve immediately for best texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Easy to assemble so even beginner bakers can manage
- Perfect for parties or quick weeknight desserts
- Fresh and light with real fruit and tender cake
- No oven required and hardly any mess to clean up
- You can prep these in advance and simply drizzle with cream right before serving
02 -
- Great for make-ahead entertaining since components can be prepped in advance
- Each skewer is naturally portioned for a light dessert or sweet snack
- Easy to adapt for gluten-free or dairy-free needs with store bought swaps
03 -
- If your cake is too soft pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes before slicing so it holds its shape perfectly on the skewers.
- Use metal skewers if serving to adults since these keep everything steady and are reusable for next time.
- For easy cleanup drizzle the cream just before serving or set out a bowl for dipping to keep fingers clean.