Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs

Health score
7%
Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs
32 min.
8
314kcal

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Transform your summer gatherings with these delightful Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs! This innovative twist on a classic dessert combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the airy texture of angel food cake, all perfectly grilled to add a delicious smoky flavor. Ideal for antipasti, snacks, or appetizers, these kebabs will be the star of any occasion.

Imagine juicy, hulled strawberries generously brushed with strawberry jam, interspersed between chunks of soft, cloud-like cake. Each bite is a delightful marriage of flavors and textures, especially when paired with a luscious cream mixture that features the tangy notes of crème fraîche and lemon zest. These kebabs are not just visually appealing but are also a breeze to prepare!

Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or simply as a sweet treat to impress your family and friends, the grilling technique enhances the natural sweetness of the strawberries while the cake gets a warm, toasty exterior. Plus, they are a healthier dessert option, coming in at just 314 calories per serving! With only 8 servings per recipe, you’ll want to make enough for everyone to enjoy.

Elevate your dessert game this season and indulge in these Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs — they’re sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • lb angel food cake 
  • 0.5 cup crème fraîche 
  • tablespoons t brown sugar dark packed
  • of lemon zest 
  • lbs strawberries hulled v-shaped
  • tablespoons strawberry jam 
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender
  • grill
  • microwave
  • skewers
  • measuring cup
  • tongs
  • pastry brush

Directions

  1. Beat whipping cream, crme frache, sugar, and zest in a bowl with a mixer until thick enough to hold a soft shape. Chill.
  2. Cut cake into parallel slices 1 1/2 in. wide, then cut slices into 32 chunks, each 1 1/2 in. Save remaining cake for other uses.
  3. Heat grill to medium-low (300 to 350). Put strawberries in a large bowl. Microwave jam in a glass measuring cup until bubbling, about 30 seconds. Using a pastry brush, dab hulled insides of berries with jam, then brush remaining jam over berries and turn gently to coat all over.
  4. Hold a pair of bamboo skewers so they're slightly separated and thread a chunk of cake onto them, then a berry crosswise, then another chunk of cake and another berry. Repeat to make 15 more kebabs.
  5. Grill kebabs, covered, turning once with tongs, until grill marks appear, 3 to 4 minutes; cake should release from grate when it's toasted, but if not, nudge with tip of tongs.
  6. Serve with cream mixture.
  7. Make ahead: Through step 4 up to 2 hours, covered and chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories314kcal
Protein6.24%
Fat24.12%
Carbs69.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.88
Glycemic Load
8.17
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.307825886685%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.91mg
Petunidin
0.12mg
Delphinidin
0.35mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
28.18mg
Peonidin
0.06mg
Catechin
3.53mg
Epigallocatechin
0.88mg
Epicatechin
0.48mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.29mg
Kaempferol
0.57mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.26mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:314.2kcal
15.71%
Fat:8.68g
13.35%
Saturated Fat:4.92g
30.73%
Carbohydrates:56.38g
18.79%
Net Carbohydrates:53.82g
19.57%
Sugar:33.95g
37.73%
Cholesterol:25.29mg
8.43%
Sodium:304.99mg
13.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.05g
10.11%
Vitamin C:68.38mg
82.88%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.15%
Phosphorus:181.29mg
18.13%
Selenium:10.44µg
14.92%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.28%
Fiber:2.56g
10.24%
Calcium:95.76mg
9.58%
Folate:37.74µg
9.44%
Potassium:297.88mg
8.51%
Vitamin A:321.89IU
6.44%
Copper:0.11mg
5.69%
Magnesium:22.65mg
5.66%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.17%
Iron:0.72mg
3.98%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.63%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.58%
Vitamin K:3.24µg
3.09%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.98%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.79%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.17%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.59%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.18%
Source:My Recipes