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Have you tried Strawberry shortcake kabobs? Take your strawberry shortcake up a notch by using fresh strawberries and pound cake on skewers. This makes for a fun, easy, and delicious dessert that is perfect for Summer gatherings.
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Made these for my wedding. Big hit.
Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
These delicious Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs are perfect for any summer occasion! Made with fresh strawberries, layered pound cake, and served on a kabob stick, they are sure to be a hit with your guests. Whether you’re serving them at a party or enjoying them as a sweet treat, these kabobs are sure to please.
Ingredients
- Strawberries- You want to remove the tops. You can cut the strawberries in half or you can use them whole.
- Pound cake- I love to use Instant Pot Pound Cake but you can also use store bought. Cut the pound cake into 1-inch squares
- Optional- whipped cream or white chocolate. I make these strawberry shortcake kabobs both ways. They are always a hit so change it up and see which version you like best.
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
Layer a strawberry, pound cake, and whipped topping, if adding, onto a skewer.
Do this until skewer is filled as desired.
If adding white chocolate drizzle melted white chocolate over the skewers before refrigerating.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
What Fruit Could I Use Besides Strawberries?
Strawberries and pound cake are a classic and it’s how you make strawberry shortcake. Strawberries are also great because they stay fresher longer than most other fruits when it’s cut. However, that doesn’t mean you are limited to just using strawberries.
You can also try:
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Bananas
- Pineapple
- Sliced Peaches
- Sliced Pears
- Chopped Pineapple
- Kiwi Slices
- Mango Slices
- Or any other fruit you can think of!
More Variations Ideas for Making Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
You can add a drizzle of white chocolate to these kabobs. I tend to skip the whipped cream when I add the white chocolate because it gets rich and I don’t want to cover up the flavors.
Add Blueberries. Make this a red, white and blue kabob by adding blueberries.
You don’t have to use pound cake. You can also use angel food cake, brownies, doughnut holes
Can I Make These Without the Kabob Sticks?
Yes, you can make these without the kabob sticks. Just layer the strawberries, pound cake, and whipped cream in a cup or bowl. You can also make these as parfaits by layering everything in a jar.
Do I Have to Use Whipped Cream?
No, you don’t have to use whipped cream, but it does add a nice touch. If you don’t want to use whipped cream, you can try using:
- Cool Whip
- Heavy Cream
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Chocolate Syrup
- Butterscotch Syrup
- Caramel Sauce
- So many delicious options!
More Strawberry Shortcake Desserts
- Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake Recipe
- No Bake Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
- Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Cake
Add as Google Trusted SourceStrawberry Shortcake Kabobs – 2 Ways
Ingredients
- 12 strawberries, tops removed and cut in half
- 12 oz. pound cake , cut into 1-inch squares
- 8 oz. whipped topping, optional
- 1 bag white chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
Whipped Cream Version
- Layer a strawberry, pound cake, and whipped topping onto a skewer. Do this until skewer is filled as desired.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
White Chocolate Version
- Cut the cake into 1½ inch squares.
- Rinse strawberries and cut off tops. Add strawberries and cake pieces to your skewers making sure strawberries are on the end. Place on parchment paper.
- Melt white chocolate chips by adding a few squares of the coating in a small pan on low heat. Stir constantly until melted. Drizzle white chocolate over your skewers.
- Refrigerate for half hour. ENJOY!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How do you get the whipped cream to not fall off of the skewer??
Hi Lily. Freezing the Cool Whip before assembling and then keeping refrigerated until serving will help.
How do you keep the pound cake from drying out?
Hi Renee. If you use fresh pound cake and cover when refrigerating you should be fine.
I have tried something like this in the past but the cool whip doesn’t want to stay on the skewer, it will drop off as soon as it’s picked up. I notice you don’t mix any kind of stabilizer into it… how does it stay on the skewer?
Hi Chelsea. You can freeze the Cool Whip before assembling and then keep refrigerated until serving.
Hi – the recipe calls for 1” and 1.5”. Which is correct? Thx
Thanks Mrs George Strait. Looks like a typo on our end. Either will work but the 1.5 it probably the best.
can you use lemon loaf instead of a pound cake
Hi Hilda. Yes, lemon loaf sounds great!
Love it … easy and straight to the point with the video. Simple and looks yummy
Can I freeze these the day before the party?? Thank you
Hi Ash. Yes you could freeze them and I think they will do well, but they will probably do fine in the fridge as well if you are just making them the day before.
Nutrition info would be VERY helpful for those with diet restrictions.
Hi Fay. I updated that information in the recipe card. Thanks!