Easy Patriotic Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs Recipe for Kids to Try Today
A quick and playful twist on classic strawberry shortcake, these kabobs combine fresh strawberries, blueberries, angel food cake cubes, and whipped cream for a festive, kid-friendly dessert perfect for summer celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15-20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved if large
- Blueberries, washed and patted dry
- Angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Whipped cream (fresh or store-bought; coconut whipped cream for dairy-free option)
- Wooden skewers, about 6 inches long
- Optional garnishes: mint leaves, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cold water. Pat dry gently with paper towels. Hull strawberries and slice large ones in half to about 1-inch pieces. (5 minutes)
- Slice angel food cake into 1-inch cubes, keeping them uniform for easy skewering. (3 minutes)
- Prepare whipped cream if making fresh by beating cold heavy cream with a little sugar until soft peaks form. (Optional, 5-7 minutes)
- Assemble kabobs by threading ingredients onto wooden skewers in a festive pattern: strawberry, angel food cake cube, blueberry, another cake cube, and finish with a strawberry or blueberry on top. (10 minutes)
- Arrange kabobs on a serving tray and serve with whipped cream for dipping or dolloping. Optionally sprinkle with powdered sugar or garnish with mint leaves. (2 minutes)
Notes
Use firm, dry berries to prevent soggy cake. Assemble kabobs just before serving to keep cake texture fresh. For gluten-free option, substitute angel food cake with gluten-free sponge or pound cake. For dairy-free, use coconut whipped cream. Soak wooden skewers if grilling to avoid burning. Supervise children when using skewers and consider blunt-ended picks for safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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