Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs

By devogirl

Meat isn't the only thing that belongs on a stick at a summer BBQ. Enjoy a new spin on strawberry shortcake with these easy dessert kebabs.
You'll need 32 bamboo skewers (each 8 in.); there's no need to soak them before they go on the grill, because they won't char with such a short cooking time.

Nutritional Information per serving Calories: 302
Protein: 4g
Fat: 12g
Saturated fat: 7.1g
Carbohydrate: 47g
Fiber: 2.8g
Sodium: 326mg
Cholesterol: 33mg

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 cup crème fraîche
• 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1 angel food cake (1 lb.)
• 32 strawberries (2 lbs.), preferably about 1 1/2 in. wide, hulled to create a V-shaped hollow
• 6 tablespoons strawberry jam

Preparation

Step 1

1. Beat whipping cream, crème fraîche, 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. Serve with cream mixture.

Make ahead: Through step 4 up to 2 hours, covered and chilled.