Description
Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs are a fun and easy dessert perfect for parties or a special treat. Featuring fresh strawberries, airy angel food cake cubes, and a luscious homemade whipped cream, these kabobs are quick to prepare and visually appealing. Served with a side of sweetened vanilla whipped cream and optional fresh mint garnish, they combine classic flavors in a fresh and playful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Cake
- 1 pound angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- Wooden skewers (6-inch or 8-inch)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chill Equipment: Place your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to chill; this helps the cream whip faster and achieve better volume.
- Prepare Whipped Cream: Pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip. Set aside in the refrigerator to keep cold.
- Prepare Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries under cold water and pat dry. Hull the strawberries by removing green tops and slice them in half.
- Cut Cake: Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the angel food cake into 1-inch cubes, ensuring even sizes for uniform kabobs.
- Assemble Kabobs: Take a wooden skewer and thread a strawberry half onto it with the cut side facing up. Add an angel food cake cube gently, pushing down but without squashing. Alternate pieces of strawberry halves and cake cubes until the skewer is filled, ending with a strawberry half. Repeat this for all the skewers until ingredients are used, making about 10-12 kabobs total.
- Presentation: Place the finished kabobs on a platter or stand them upright in a glass for an elegant display.
- Serve: Serve the whipped cream on the side for dipping. Garnish the platter with fresh mint leaves for an optional fresh touch.
Notes
- Chilling your bowl and beaters is crucial for making fluffy whipped cream.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and juiciness.
- Angel food cake is preferred for its light and airy texture, complementing the fruit perfectly.
- Be careful not to overwhip the cream as it can turn grainy and start to separate.
- These kabobs are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours prior to serving.
- To make it easier to eat, consider slicing bigger strawberries into smaller pieces.
