Festive Star-Spangled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers
A quick, easy, and festive summer dessert featuring star-shaped shortcake pieces, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and lightly sweetened whipped cream assembled on skewers. Perfect for outdoor gatherings and crowd-pleasing celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Vanilla pound cake or store-bought shortcake, cut into 1-inch cubes or star shapes
- Fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced into thick pieces
- Blueberries, washed and dried
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Slice store-bought cake into 1-inch thick pieces and cut star shapes using a cookie cutter or cut into uniform 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
- Wash and prep the fruit: Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cold water. Hull and slice strawberries into thick halves or quarters. Pat all berries dry gently with paper towels.
- Whip the cream: Pour 1 cup heavy cream into a chilled bowl. Add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes).
- Assemble the skewers: Thread a star-shaped cake piece onto the skewer, followed by a strawberry slice, then a blueberry. Repeat to your liking, usually 3-4 pieces per skewer, aiming for a balanced red, white, and blue pattern.
- Serve with whipped cream: Spoon or pipe whipped cream onto a serving platter or small cups for guests to add as they eat, or dollop cream onto skewers just before serving.
- Optional garnish: Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar or tuck fresh mint leaves between skewers.
Notes
Assemble skewers no more than an hour before serving to prevent sogginess. Keep whipped cream chilled and add just before serving. Use fresh berries for best texture. For kid-friendly skewers, use plastic skewers with blunt ends. Serrated knife recommended for clean cake cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with whippe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 3.5
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