Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers with Blueberry Glaze

*This post is sponsored by Mazola. All opinions provided are my own.

I’m so excited to share today’s recipe because it’s absolutely perfect for celebrating the Fourth of July. Actually, this Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers with Blueberry Glaze recipe would be absolutely perfect all summer long! These adorable skewers are festive and colorful (sans food coloring), and best of all made with fresh, vibrant fruit! Don’t you just love the natural beauty of fruit? Delightfully fresh, light and sweet, I guarantee this recipe won’t last long at any summer cookout, especially during your Independence Day celebrations.

This recipe was developed through a partnership with Mazola Corn Oil. I was excited when they approached me and asked if I’d like to create some fun summer recipes using super versatile and heart-healthy Mazola Corn Oil. I said yes because the oil is perfect for so many recipes since it has very little odor, a high smoke point and a mild flavor. I was quite happily surprised to learn that Mazola Corn Oil has more cholesterol-blocking plant sterols than other cooking oils – even more than olive oil – and is great source of healthy fatty acids. A new study also found corn oil can lower bad “LDL” cholesterol more than extra virgin olive oil – a great bonus to cooking with corn oil! I think this makes it especially wonderful for everyday summer cooking and baking.

I love partnering with brands I truly enjoy to create more scrumptious recipes for you guys, so I hope you enjoy today’s recipe as much as I do! Be sure to check out Mazola on Facebook for new and heart-healthy recipes and special offers!

How are you celebrating The Fourth of July this year?

*This post is sponsored by Mazola. All opinions provided are my own.

How to make

Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers with Blueberry Glaze

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 4 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

This fun, fresh and festive recipe for Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers with Blueberry Glaze – made with heart-healthy Mazola Corn Oil - is the ultimate Fourth of July summer dessert that everyone will love!

Ingredients

For the skewers:

• 1 pound cake, thawed if frozen
• 32 strawberries (2 pounds), hulled
• 2 tablespoons Mazola Corn Oil
• 2 tablespoons honey

For the cream:

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• Zest of 1/2 lemon

For the glaze:

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup blueberries, thawed if frozen

Directions

For the skewers:

1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium-low heat.
2. Slice the pound cake into slices, then cut each slice into cubes. In a small bowl combine the corn oil and honey until well combined.
3. Thread cake cubes and strawberries through skewers until they’re all gone. If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak the skewers in water for at least 1 hour before using. Lightly brush the oil and honey mixture all over the skewers.
4. Grill the skewers for about 2 minutes per side, or until the cake is toasted and golden and the strawberries are slightly softened.

For the cream:

1. Beat the cream, sugar and zest in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Cover and chill until ready to use.

For the glaze:

1. In the pitcher of a blender, combine all of the glaze ingredients. Blend on high until everything is well combined and smooth. Drizzle over the skewers before serving alongside the cream.

Course : Dessert

Cuisine : American

Recipe by Tessa Arias

Author: Tessa Arias

I share trusted baking recipes your friends will LOVE alongside insights into the science of sweets. I'm a professionally trained chef, cookbook author, and cookie queen. I love to write about all things sweet, carb-y, and homemade. I live in Phoenix, Arizona (hence the blog name!)