Get ready to add a burst of fruity fun to your patriotic summer celebrations with these festive 4th of July Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs!
Made with store-bought pound cake, fresh strawberries on a bamboo skewer. This no-bake dessert is then topped with a fun blue colored icing to create a show-stopping dessert perfect for the holiday!
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Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, a picnic in the park, or simply enjoying a relaxing day with family and friends, these patriotic fruit kabobs are guaranteed to be a show-stopping dessert that perfectly embodies the spirit of Independence Day.
They even resemble miniature rockets or festive firecrackers, ready to launch a flavor explosion at your Independence Day celebration.
So, grab your skewers and get ready to assemble this easy no-bake dessert that will have everyone cheering for more!
Looking for more Patriotic Desserts with fruit? Try my Flag Fruit Pizza with Sugar Cookie Pizza. Berry Trifle Recipe, and my collection of Star Spangled Strawberry Desserts.
Table of Contents
- Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
- What kind of pound cake should I use?
- What kind of skewers should I use?
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 📋Ingredients
- Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Top Tip
- Before you Begin!
- Prep Ahead Tips
- Storage Instructions
- More Recipes You'll Love!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
Store-bought pound cake works best, however you can still use your favorite homemade recipe. If using homemade, ensure it's completely cooled before assembling the kabobs. Day old pound cake is best!
If you don't want to use the powdered sugar glaze, you can use store-bought vanilla or cream cheese icing and tint it with food coloring.
Select strawberries that are ripe but still firm enough to hold their shape on the skewers. Avoid overly ripe or soft strawberries, as they may become mushy and fall apart.
Looking for the classic dessert? Try my Traditional Strawberry Shortcake Recipe.
What kind of pound cake should I use?
Classic Pound Cake: A traditional pound cake recipe with a tight crumb will hold up well on the skewer. Try my Aunt Betty's recipe!
Store-Bought Pound Cake: Many grocery stores offer pre-sliced pound cake that is convenient and often denser than homemade versions.
Lemon or Almond Pound Cake: These variations add a subtle flavor that compliments the fruit without being overpowering.
What kind of skewers should I use?
For fruit and pound cake dessert kabobs, bamboo skewers are a popular choice. They are inexpensive, readily available, and come in various sizes. For this specific dessert, 6-inch bamboo skewers would be ideal as they are long enough to hold the fruit and cake, but not so long that they become unwieldy.
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📋Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
To make the kabobs more festive, you can alternate strawberries with blueberries for a red, white, and blue theme.
If you don't have skewers, you can also make this dessert in small cups or jars by layering the pound cake, strawberries, and icing.
For a fun twist, you can dip the assembled kabobs in melted chocolate before drizzling with icing.
Check out my recipe for Walking Strawberry Shortcakes for another fun way to serve this classic dessert.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Rinse the fresh strawberries under cold water and gently pat them dry. Remove the green hulls (stems) and slice each strawberry into generous chunks.
Step 2: Begin by threading a piece of pound cake onto a wooden skewer. Follow this with a strawberry chunk, then another piece of pound cake, and so on. Alternate between pound cake and strawberries until you have three of each on the skewer.
Top Tip
To prevent the cake from falling apart on the skewers cut the pound cake into slightly larger cubes to make them sturdier.
For the best results, avoid using freshly baked pound cake as the cubes may be too delicate and prone to falling off the skewers; instead, opt for pound cake that has cooled and firmed up. This is why I recommend using store-bought cake.
Step 3: In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and heavy cream. Whisk together until smooth. Add a few drops of blue food coloring and continue whisking until the icing reaches your desired shade of blue.
Step 4: Transfer the blue icing to a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a corner snipped off. Gently drizzle the icing over the assembled skewers in a zig-zag pattern. For a more vibrant presentation, you can also use additional red and white icing to create a patriotic theme.
Step 5: Arrange the finished skewers on a white platter and sprinkle with red, white, and blue star-shaped sprinkles for a festive touch. Serve the Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs immediately and enjoy your patriotic celebration!
Before you Begin!
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Prep Ahead Tips
These dessert kabobs are best enjoyed right away, but you can prep them ahead of time for a quick and easy treat:
- Get ready: Slice the strawberries and cut the pound cake into cubes.
- Chill: Store the strawberries and pound cake separately in the refrigerator.
- Assemble and enjoy: When you're ready to serve, slide the strawberries and pound cake onto skewers and drizzle with icing.
This way, your pound cake stays fresh and your strawberries stay firm until you're ready to enjoy them!
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate: While these kabobs are best enjoyed fresh, if you do have leftovers, store the pound cake and strawberries separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
The pound cake will keep for a few days and the strawberries for a day or two. When you're ready to enjoy them again, simply reassemble the skewers and drizzle with fresh icing.
Freezer: These ingredients do not stand up to freezing. You can freeze the pound cake, but not the strawberries.
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- Check out my other recipe for Fruit Cookie Pizza.
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Patriotic Fruit Kabobs.
📖 Recipe Card
4th of July Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
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Method
- Cut the strawberries into chunks.
- Add the cubed pound cake and strawberries to a bamboo skewer, alternating between each ingredient until three of each have been added.
- In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar with the heavy cream and blue food coloring until smooth.
- Transfer to a piping bag and drizzle the icing over the top of the fruit kabobs before serving.
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