Three Berry Shortcake Skewers layer delicious juicy berries and pound cake, then are drizzled with a sweet balsamic reduction and topped with whipped cream!
Putting the three berry shortcake skewers together couldn’t be easier! All you need is berries, pound cake (or angel food cake works too), Alessi Raspberry Infused White Balsamic Reduction (or homemade balsamic reduction), and whipped cream – simple.
How to make Three Berry Shortcake Skewers:
**scroll down for full printable directions and ingredient list**
- Stack your berries onto your skewers and add some cake in between.
- When you have all the three berry shortcake skewers put together, drizzle the Alessi Raspberry Infused White Balsamic Reduction over the top – it’s sooooo good! Alternatively you can make your own:
- In a small saucepan, place 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar and 5 tsp sugar. Heat over medium-low heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a simmer and simmer until the vinegar is reduced to 3 to 4 tablespoons, is the consistency of warmed honey, and has a rich, caramelized sweet-tart flavor, about 10 minutes.
- Top with whipped cream (homemade or store bought, you chose!) and enjoy!
Using this balsamic reduction on the skewers is so delicious because it’s a sweet syrup that and adds the perfect flavor pop. If you make the reduction at home (see above for directions), it will last about 2 weeks in the fridge.
How to serve Three Berry Shortcake Skewers:
- I really like serving the skewers alongside a bowl so that people have the option to put everything into the bowl. Once you slide everything into the bowl you can add a bit of whipped cream to the top, and add a little more Balsamic Reduction, yum!
- Alternatively, if you are like my kids, you can leave everything on the skewer and dip it into the whipped cream – there is no wrong way to eat these!
Need ideas on when to serve Three Berry Shortcake Skewers?
- Having a girls night in?! Make a dessert bar and let the girls assemble their own skewers.
- Hosting a 4th of July BBQ or attending an event? These bright and colorful desserts are the perfect dessert to serve!
- Work potlucks are easy with Three Berry Shortcake Skewers – whip them up and then serve them standing in a glass – gorgeous!
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Three Berry Shortcake Skewers are stacked with delicious juicy berries and pound cake, then drizzled with a sweet balsamic reduction and topped with whipped cream!
- 1 cup raspberries (about 1 containers)
- 1 cup blueberries (about 1 containers)
- 1 cup blackberries (about 1 containers)
- 1 small pound cake, cut into cubes
- Alessi Raspberry Infused White Balsamic Reduction,
- whipped cream, for garnish
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Using wooden skewers, alternate berries and pound cake while sliding them on the skewer. Repeat until skewer is filled. Repeat for all berries/skewers.
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Drizzle Alessi Raspberry Infused White Balsamic Reduction (see below on how to make homemade) over the top of the skewers. Serve either in a bowl, or on skewer with whipped cream on the side for dipping.
Making homemade balsamic reduction is easy. Here's how to do it:
- In a small saucepan, place 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar and 5 tsp sugar. Heat over medium-low heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a simmer and simmer until the vinegar is reduced to 3 to 4 tablespoons, is the consistency of warmed honey, and has a rich, caramelized sweet-tart flavor, about 10 minutes.
This post was originally sponsored by Alessi Foods, but has since been revised and updated.
Originally posted in partner with Alessi Foods in March 2017. Updated June 2019.
Jenn says
Oh hello new summer staple — these are AWESOME!!!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
These sound delicious! Dangerously good…
Demeter says
These would be so perfect for our 4th of July party! So quick and easy.
Krista says
This is just the summer dessert I’ve been looking for! Love it’s simplicity!
Shannon Graham says
What a fun and easy idea for 4th of July! I have a feeling I would be pulling off the cake more than anything! haha!
Beth Pierce says
Love how quick and easy this is to make! Will be perfect for our 4th of July cookout!
Sara Welch says
These are too cute! What a great recipe for a summer snack! Can’t wait to make these for my kids!
Macy Brown says
This is an amazing & funny idea for 4th July, and its super fast with more easy to make as well…i will trying to making this…Thanks for shared a wonderful recipe…..!