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Easy Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs with Pound Cake

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A quick and easy summer dessert featuring fresh strawberries, buttery pound cake cubes, fresh mint, and a honey drizzle, assembled on skewers for a fun and light treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 8 ounces pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes (dense, buttery brand like Sara Lee recommended)
  • A small handful fresh mint leaves, gently washed and patted dry
  • Wooden skewers, 6-inch size
  • 2 tablespoons honey (raw or wildflower honey preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (optional)
  • Whipped cream or vanilla yogurt for serving (optional)
  • Chopped toasted almonds or pistachios (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the strawberries under cold water and gently pat dry. Hull and halve if large. Place in a medium bowl.
  2. Toss the strawberries with 1 tablespoon of honey and lemon zest if using. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to macerate slightly.
  3. Slice the pound cake into roughly 1-inch cubes using a serrated knife if possible. Set aside.
  4. Lay out the skewers on a clean surface. If using wooden skewers and planning to toast later, soak in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning.
  5. Thread the kabobs by alternating pound cake cubes, strawberry halves, and mint leaves in a balanced pattern.
  6. Arrange the assembled kabobs on a serving platter and drizzle the remaining tablespoon of honey over the top.
  7. Optionally, sprinkle chopped toasted nuts over the kabobs and serve immediately with whipped cream or vanilla yogurt.

Notes

Use firm, ripe strawberries to avoid soggy kabobs. Handle pound cake gently to prevent squishing. Warm honey slightly for easier drizzling. Assemble kabobs just before serving or keep components separate and thread last minute. Kabobs can be prepped up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated covered; drizzle honey right before serving to prevent sogginess. Optional toasting of pound cake cubes adds a crispy texture.

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