Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
These Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs are easy no-bake strawberry dessert skewers made with soft pound cake, fresh strawberries, and sweet white chocolate drizzled on top, and they come together so quickly with no baking at all.
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I love serving these Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs at birthday parties, summer gatherings, picnics, baby showers, or even for family gatherings. They’re also great finger food desserts for holidays.
These pair really well with a cold drink like lemonade or iced coffee, and they also go great with other light desserts like this watermelon salad or cheesecake dip recipe.
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Take the pound cake and slice it, then cut it into cubes.
2. Take the strawberries and remove the tops.
3. Alternate skewering the cake and strawberries onto extra-long grilling skewers.
4. Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for 30-second increments, stirring well in between, until melted.
5. Add the melted chocolate to a piping bag.
6. Drizzle the chocolate over the strawberry and cake skewers.
7. Allow about 30 minutes for the chocolate to set and enjoy!
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use a slightly firm pound cake so it holds its shape better when skewered. If it’s too soft, it may break apart easily.
- Use fresh strawberries and make sure to pat them dry so the chocolate sticks well and doesn’t slide off.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 10–15 minutes first to help prevent splintering.
- Melt the white chocolate slowly in short bursts so it doesn’t burn or seize. Stir well each time for a smooth texture.
- Let the kabobs set fully at room temperature or in the fridge so the chocolate hardens nicely before serving.
- For easier drizzling, you can thin the melted chocolate with a tiny bit of coconut oil or vegetable oil.
- These are best served the same day for the freshest taste and texture, especially the strawberries.
Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pound cake
- 2 lb. strawberries
- 11 ounces white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Take the pound cake, and slice, then cut into cubes.
- Take the strawberries, and remove the tops.
- Alternate skewering the cake and strawberries onto extra long grilling skewers.
- Add the chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl, and microwave for 30 second increments, stirring well in between, until melted.
- Add the melted chocolate to a piping bag.
- Drizzle the chocolate over the strawberry and cake skewers.
- Allow about 30 minutes for the chocolate to set and enjoy!
