Keto Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs
Published July 19, 2022 • Updated February 27, 2026
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Strawberry shortcake kebabs with fluffy keto cake, fresh strawberries, and a sugar-free white chocolate drizzle. I make these all summer because they need zero plates and feed a crowd.
I started making these because I wanted a summer dessert I could eat with one hand while standing at the grill. Threading cubes of keto cake with fresh strawberries on skewers turns the classic dessert into something you can grab and eat without a fork, a plate, or any cleanup. When I’m feeding a big group, these are the dessert I reach for because the prep barely changes whether I’m making 8 skewers or 24.
The trick I learned after a few batches is cutting the cake into squares right around 1 inch. Any bigger and they crumble when you push the skewer through. I bake the cake in a square pan lined with parchment so the whole thing lifts out clean, then slice a grid straight through. A sharp chef’s knife works better than serrated here.
For the drizzle, I melt sugar-free white chocolate chips with a small spoonful of coconut oil. Straight chips seize up fast and you lose that pourable consistency. The coconut oil keeps it smooth long enough to drizzle across all your skewers before it sets. If you want to skip the chocolate entirely, a bowl of sugar-free strawberry sauce for dipping works just as well.
One thing I appreciate about this low carb dessert is how well it scales. Need 8 skewers for a family dinner? Same exact process as 24 for a cookout. I’ve served these at parties where half the people aren’t eating low carb and nobody asks questions. They just eat.
You can mix up the berries too. I’ve threaded raspberries and blackberries alongside the strawberries for a red, white, and blue look on the Fourth. Blueberries are a little small for skewers, so I save those for other things like strawberry sorbet or just eating by the handful. And if you want a full dessert spread, these go well next to something cold like keto vanilla ice cream.
How to make strawberry shortcake kebabs
Bake a keto cake in a square pan lined with parchment, let it cool completely (I refrigerate mine overnight), and cut into 1-inch cubes. Thread onto skewers alternating with fresh strawberries, then drizzle with melted sugar-free white chocolate mixed with a touch of coconut oil. The whole assembly takes about 15 minutes once the cake is ready.
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Ingredients
keto cake, prepared to package directions -
48 fresh strawberries
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1/3 cup sugar free white chocolate chips
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skewers
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Make a cake
Prepare you cake and bake in a square baking lined with parchment paper so it’s easy to lift out once baked. Bake according to package or recipe instructions.
Thread the skewers
To each skewer, start with a strawberry, thread 4 strawberries and 3 cake bites, alternating and end on a strawberry.
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Can I use whipped cream instead of white chocolate drizzle?
I've done both and my family actually prefers having the choice. I set out the drizzled skewers next to a bowl of sugar-free whipped cream and most people dip anyway, even when there's already chocolate on there. If you skip the drizzle entirely, whipped cream on its own is all you need. For a bigger dessert spread, I'll set these out next to my keto chocolate trifle and let people graze.
What sugar-free white chocolate brand works best for drizzling?
I use Lily's white chocolate chips melted with about half a teaspoon of coconut oil per 1/3 cup of chips. Straight chips (any brand) seize up fast once they cool, and you lose that pourable consistency. The coconut oil keeps it smooth long enough to drizzle all your skewers. I've also tried ChocZero and it works, but I've had the most consistent results with Lily's.
Can I make these for 4th of July with blueberries too?
I've done a red, white, and blue version with strawberries and raspberries on the skewer and blueberries scattered on the serving tray. Blueberries are a little too small to thread reliably, so I skip them on the actual skewer. The raspberries hold up well and give you that patriotic color spread without any structural issues.
How many kebabs does one batch of cake make?
I get about 12 skewers from one standard box cake baked in a 9x9 square pan, using 3 cake cubes per skewer. If I'm feeding a bigger group, I just double the cake and buy extra strawberries. The prep time barely changes since you're just cutting more cubes and threading more skewers.
Can I use raspberries or blackberries instead of strawberries?
I've swapped in raspberries and they work well on the skewer. Blackberries are good too but they're softer, so I push the skewer through gently. I wouldn't do all one berry though. Mixing strawberries with raspberries gives you better color contrast and a nice mix of flavors. If you're looking for more ways to use summer strawberries, my keto strawberry ice cream is another favorite.
How do I keep the cake from crumbling when I thread it?
I cut my cubes right around 1 inch. Any bigger and they crack when the skewer goes through. I also make sure the cake is fully cooled (I usually bake the night before and refrigerate). Cold cake holds together much better than room temp when you're pushing a skewer through it.
Can I freeze strawberry shortcake kebabs?
I don't recommend it. The strawberries turn mushy when they thaw and the cake texture changes. What I do instead is bake the cake a day or two ahead, keep it wrapped in the fridge, and assemble the skewers the morning of. They hold up well in the fridge for a full day once assembled. Just save the chocolate drizzle for right before serving.
What berries are considered keto-friendly?
Berries are my go-to fruit for staying low carb. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries are all fair options. I stick with strawberries the most since 1 cup has about 7.9g net carbs. Just watch your portions because the carbs add up faster than you'd think.
Third time making these this spring and I finally swapped the white chocolate for dark (Lily's, it's what I had) and the bitter edge against the strawberry is kind of unreal. Not going back.
I've done keto strawberry shortcake in a bowl, on a plate, layered in a cup, and none of it travels or presents well. The kebab format is what I didn't know I needed. The cake held its shape after threading, which I wasn't sure it would, and the Lily's white chocolate drizzle pulled it all together visually. This is my go-to version now.
Yeah, skewers just fix the whole serving problem. I bake mine the night before and refrigerate before cutting, cold cake threads without crumbling.
Third time making these and I finally got the cake squares to the right size (about an inch) so they thread cleanly without crumbling. Used Lily's white chocolate chips melted with a little coconut oil and they drizzle much better than straight chips. Still 4 stars because fresh strawberries in February are a compromise, but when summer hits these are going to be a different experience entirely.
The coconut oil trick with Lily's is the move. Straight chips seize up and you lose that drizzle window fast. And yeah, February strawberries are doing their best but summer ones on these are going to be a whole different thing.