Description
Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert perfect for summer gatherings or quick sweet treats. Combining fresh, juicy strawberries with light angel food cake cubes and fluffy homemade whipped cream, these kabobs offer a fun and elegant twist on the classic strawberry shortcake.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Kabobs:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 pound angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Wooden skewers (6-inch or 8-inch)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chill Mixing Equipment: Place your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes to ensure your whipped cream whips up light and fluffy.
- Prepare Whipped Cream: Pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl, add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, which should take about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Set Whipped Cream Aside: Refrigerate the whipped cream until ready to serve to keep it fresh and cool.
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries under cold water, pat them dry thoroughly, then hull and slice each strawberry in half.
- Cut Angel Food Cake: Using a serrated knife, cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes for easy skewer threading.
- Assemble Kabobs: Take a wooden skewer and thread a strawberry half with the cut side facing up first. Then add a cube of angel food cake. Continue alternating between strawberry halves and cake cubes until the skewer is filled, finishing with a strawberry half on top.
- Repeat Assembly: Continue assembling until all strawberries and cake cubes have been used, making approximately 10-12 kabobs depending on skewer size.
- Display Kabobs: Place the completed kabobs on a serving platter or stand them upright in a glass for a visually appealing presentation.
- Serve: Serve the whipped cream on the side as a delicious dip for the kabobs.
- Garnish: Optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves to add a vibrant and elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm strawberries for best results to avoid soggy kabobs.
- Angel food cake is recommended for its light texture that pairs perfectly with the whipped cream and strawberries.
- Chilling the mixing bowl and beaters helps achieve the perfect whipped cream consistency.
- Skewers can be 6-inch or 8-inch depending on your preference for kabob size.
- These kabobs are best served immediately or within a few hours to prevent the cake from becoming soggy.
- For a low-sugar version, reduce the powdered sugar or substitute with a sugar substitute suitable for whipping cream.
