Perfect Strawberry Shortcake Skewers: Easy Summer Dessert
These strawberry shortcake skewers are a fun, portable version of the classic dessert. They combine moist pound cake, sweet macerated strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream on a stick for a mess-free, party-perfect treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 skewers 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10.75 oz / 305g) store-bought pound cake
- 1 pound (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, very cold
- 2 tablespoons (15g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60ml) simple syrup
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes if grilling)
Instructions
- Macerate the strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine the halved strawberries, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and the lemon juice. Toss gently to coat. Let them sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare the cake: Cut the pound cake into 1-inch cubes. You should get about 24-30 cubes from one loaf.
- Soak the cake: Using a pastry brush, lightly brush each cake cube with the simple syrup. Don’t soak them—just a light coating on all sides.
- Whip the cream: In a large, chilled bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the skewers: Take a skewer and thread on a strawberry half (cut-side facing you), followed by a cube of cake, then a small dollop of whipped cream. Repeat the pattern—strawberry, cake, cream—until you’ve filled the skewer, leaving about an inch at the bottom for a handle. End with a strawberry for presentation.
- Chill and serve: Place the assembled skewers on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve cold.
Notes
For best results, keep the cream cold and don’t over-soak the cake. The simple syrup is key to keeping the cake moist without falling apart. For a grilled version, thread strawberries and cake onto skewers (without cream) and grill over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, then assemble with fresh cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2.5
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