Easy Tropical Fruit Skewers with Pound Cake
These no-bake tropical fruit kabobs are an easy summer dessert that brings the island vibes without heating up the kitchen. Sweet pineapple, juicy kiwi, fluffy pound cake, and a light white chocolate drizzle come together on a skewer. It’s fruity, fun, and handheld. Just what we want during summer.
This recipe is the definition of keep-it-simple summer fun. No oven, no stress, just colorful dessert skewers that are party-ready and guest-approved. This post contains affiliate links.
Kiwi Deserves More Dessert Time
Kiwi doesn’t get nearly enough play when it comes to desserts. It’s always hanging out in smoothies or hanging around fruit salad. But this fuzzy little fruit has way more potential.
On these skewers, it gets the spotlight along with pineapple and pound cake for a tropical treat that’s sweet, juicy, and actually fun to eat. They’re giving serious donut hole dessert kabob energy, and I’m loving it.
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Directions
Step 1 – Prep the Pound Cake
Slice pound cake into thirds, then each third into thirds again. You’ll get about nine 1-inch cubes per slice. Set them aside.
Step 2 – Slice the Kiwi
Trim the ends off the kiwis, peel them, then slice each in half. Cut each half into four chunks.
Step 3 – Assemble the Kabobs
Thread a chunk of pineapple, one kiwi piece, and one cube of pound cake onto each skewer. Repeat the pattern once more.
Step 4 – Melt the Chocolate
Microwave white chocolate in a bowl for 30 seconds at 50 percent power. Stir, then heat again for 15 seconds. Stir until smooth.
Step 5 – Drizzle and Chill
Pour chocolate into a resealable bag, snip the corner, and drizzle over the skewers. Let set on wax paper. Chill until serving.
Similar Recipes
If fruity desserts are your thing, check out rainbow fruit popsicles, fruit dessert pizza, and the ever-addictive cake batter fruit dip. Also, don’t sleep on raspberry brownie skewers for another stick-friendly favorite.
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Use angel food cake instead of pound cake for a lighter bite (just make sure it’s dense enough to hold
- Try mango or strawberries if you’re not a kiwi fan
- Swap white chocolate for milk or dark
- No fresh pineapple? Canned chunks should work just fine
Tools you’ll need
Here are some kitchen tools you’ll need for this recipe.
Storage
Store leftover kabobs in an airtight container in the fridge. Keep them lightly covered and eat within two days for the best texture and flavor. Do not freeze. The fruit gets weird and the cake turns into a spongey science project.
Tips & Tricks
- Dry the pineapple chunks before skewering
- Trim skewers to about 7 inches for easier serving
- Use pre-sliced pound cake to save time
- Let chocolate set completely before moving the kabobs
FAQs about Tropical Fruit Skewers
Tropical Dessert Skewers
Equipment
- Resealable Sandwich Bags
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Ingredients
- 3 slices pound cake
- 2 whole Kiwi peeled and chunked
- 1 cup pineapple chunks drained
- 1 oz white chocolate
Instructions
- Slice pound cake into nine equal cubes per slice.3 slices pound cake
- Peel kiwi, remove ends, and cut into small chunks.2 whole Kiwi
- Thread pineapple, kiwi, and pound cake cubes onto skewers twice in that order.1 cup pineapple chunks
- Place skewers onto a wax-paper-lined flat surface.
- Microwave white chocolate in a small bowl for 30 seconds at 50% power. Stir and microwave another 15 seconds until smooth.1 oz white chocolate
- Spoon chocolate into a resealable bag, snip a small corner, and drizzle over the skewers.
- Allow chocolate to harden. Loosely cover and refrigerate or serve immediately.
Notes
- Use bakery pre-sliced pound cake for convenience.
- Trim skewers to about 7 inches for easier serving.
- Fresh pineapple works great in place of canned.
- Swap white chocolate drizzle with milk or dark chocolate for variety.
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