Description
Strawberry and Pound Cake Skewers are a vibrant and easy-to-make dessert, combining juicy strawberries, soft pound cake, and optional whipped topping and white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for parties and gatherings, this sweet treat is customizable, refreshing, and indulgent all at once.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Wash and prepare the strawberries by removing the tops and slicing them in half.
- Cut the pound cake into 1-inch or 1½-inch squares, depending on preference.
- Assemble the skewers by alternating strawberry halves and pound cake pieces. Optionally, add a dollop of whipped topping between layers.
- In a small saucepan, melt white chocolate chips over low heat, stirring continuously. Add a teaspoon of shortening if the chocolate is too thick.
- Place assembled skewers on parchment paper and drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Chill the skewers in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free or almond flour pound cake for dietary needs.
- Coconut whipped cream can substitute traditional whipped topping for a vegan option.
- Try adding blueberries or raspberries for variety.
- Marinate strawberries in balsamic vinegar for an extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting chocolate)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: strawberry skewers, pound cake dessert, no bake dessert, easy party treat, summer dessert, strawberry kabobs