Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers
Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers are the perfect summer dessert that combines juicy strawberries and fluffy cake, all enhanced by a dollop of whipped cream. These colorful, grilled treats not only look stunning on your dessert table but are also incredibly easy to make. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or any sunny gathering, these skewers promise to delight your taste buds with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 8 oz pound cake or shortcake, cut into cubes
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries; slice in half if large.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Thread alternating pieces of strawberry and cake onto each skewer (about three strawberries and three cake pieces).
- Preheat grill to medium heat (350°F/175°C). Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until grill marks appear.
- In a bowl, combine cold heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract; whip until soft peaks form.
- Serve warm with whipped cream on top or as a dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg