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Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs Recipe Easy Creamy Dip Included

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A fun and easy summer dessert featuring juicy strawberries, tender shortcake cubes, and a luscious creamy dip, all served on skewers for a mess-free treat.

Ingredients

  • Fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (about 2 cups)
  • Store-bought or homemade shortcake, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
  • Mini marshmallows or fresh blueberries (optional, about ½ cup)
  • Wooden skewers or sturdy metal skewers, 6-8 inches long
  • Cream cheese, softened (4 oz / 115 g)
  • Powdered sugar (½ cup / 60 g)
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
  • Heavy cream or whipping cream (⅓ cup / 80 ml)
  • Fresh lemon zest (optional, 1 teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and hull about 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Slice them in half if they’re large. Set aside.
  2. Using a sharp knife, cut store-bought or homemade shortcake into 1-inch cubes, about 2 cups total.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 4 oz (115 g) softened cream cheese and ½ cup (60 g) sifted powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and optional 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest to brighten the flavor.
  5. Slowly pour ⅓ cup (80 ml) cold heavy cream into the bowl while continuing to beat on medium-high speed. Whip until soft peaks form, being careful not to overbeat.
  6. Thread one strawberry half, followed by a shortcake cube, then optionally a mini marshmallow or blueberry. Repeat until the skewer is about 4-5 pieces long, leaving a bit of stick at the end for handling.
  7. Arrange the kabobs on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for best freshness. Serve with the creamy dip on the side.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes before assembling if you plan to lightly toast the kabobs. If shortcake is dry, spritz with simple syrup or brush with melted butter before assembling. Add a splash more cream to the dip if it is too thick. Assemble kabobs close to serving time to avoid sogginess. Store kabobs and dip separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, kabobs, creamy dip, summer dessert, easy dessert, picnic dessert, fruit kabobs

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