Summer fair season is approaching. As in “state” fair, or “city” fair, or “small town” fair. Whatever kind of fair you have access to (and I hope you have one), you’re likely to see a whole lot of bizarre foods sold on a stick. Our local San Diego County fair always has its share of stick foods. I’m not sure how they do it, but I spied deep fried butter on a stick last year. I think I’ll stay conservative and go with corn dogs, or Smores, or anything else featured in Matt Armendariz’ new book: On a Stick.
In honor of this fun, new cookbook, I’ve put a Strawberry Trifle on a stick. It’s a simple-to-assemble recipe, and it’s perfect and colorful for summer. The short skewer alternates mint leaves, strawberries and chunks of angel food cake, and it’s served alongside a sweetened cream cheese whipped cream.
There it is- all assembled! Kids can help with this- it’s easy and fun and safe.
Some details: I purchased some fabulous mid-sized skewers at World Market. Use strawberries that are bite-sized. Leave mint leaves out if you’d like. And if you’re making these for Memorial Day or July 4th, go ahead and sprinkle some blueberries in and around your platter to make it red, white and blue.
Here’s Matt’s book, in all its fabulousness. I can just imagine the creative thought process that went into testing out various things that might work on a stick. There are photographs of every single recipe in this book. I just love it. And you’ll love it too. Check this out…
Pictured above: S’Mores on a Stick, Deep-Fried Macaroni & Cheese on a Stick, and yep… that’s Spaghetti and Meatballs you’re seeing there. Crazy, huh? That’s why this is such a great book. So different, and so unique and so creative. Congrats to Matt for putting something out there… that isn’t the same ‘ol same ‘old 🙂 This giveaway is now closed. Randomly selected winners are commenters # 8, 15 and 109. Congratulations!
Strawberry Trifle on a Stick
Recipe Details
Ingredients
- 20 mid sized skewers
- 40 medium mint leaves
- 40 bite sized chunks of pound cake or angel food cake
- 40 bite sized strawberries, tops cut off
- One 8 ounce tub whipped cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Instructions
- Assemble skewers: String mint leaf, cake cube, strawberry, another mint leaf, and then another cake cube. You can also alternate and put two strawberries and one cake cube on some of the skewers, if you'd like.
- Prepare whipped cream: In a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese and powdered sugar. Fold in whipped cream.
- Serve Trifle Skewers on a platter along with a bowl of the sweetened whipped cream.
Notes
- I purchased some fabulous mid-sized skewers at World Market.
- Use strawberries that are bite-sized.
- Leave mint leaves out if you'd like.
- And, if you're making these for Memorial Day or July 4th, go ahead and sprinkle some blueberries in and around your platter to make it red, white and blue.
I’ve never tried anything weird on a stick unless you considered corndogs weird. The strawberry trifle looks amazing and adding the blueberries sounds perfect. I can not wait to try this. Awesome and Easy.
I’ve had a spiral potato on a stick, and I’ve had chocolate covered oranges on a stick. Not very unique, but fun! I’ve had this cookbook on my wish list, so I would love to win a copy. 🙂
The recipe looks delicious! The most unique I’ve had is pickle on a stick!
The clever presentation and ease of skewering foods will surely allow me to entertain more often. I love all the great ideas.
I’ve fed my kids pizza on a stick. So want this book. It’s in my amazon cart already.
Fried Snickers on a stick was awesome! I must have this book!
I’ve had the usual corndog and the not so unusual anymore candybars. I like to skewer fruit and serve with a dip. VERY fun! It’s amazing what kids will eat if you put it on a stick, too!
I love caprese salad on a stick!
Wow, these look awesome. I think I might make these for the retirement party next week at school or the baby shower. The most unusual thing that I’ve had on a stick would be mock fried chicken that you dipped in this amazing peanut sauce.. The recipe was from Cooking Light for the sauce and family fun mag for the chicken.
I love small food servings…on a stick is perfect!
Last year we had deep fried PB & J on a stick! Boy was that yummy! Can’t wait to try this recipe for a picnic this weekend!
I don’t recall having ever eaten anything weird from a stick. Of course when we were little we roasted our hotdogs from a stick out of the yard. lol. I’d love to win this though! Looks interesting.
Nothing unusual, but my hubby is a “master” at kebabs on the grill. When he starts mixing up marinades, I move over! He has a real knack for putting together uncommon ingredients and coming up with a to-die-for meal!! Horray for summer bbq’s!
Nothing weird here, but I’d love a copy of the book!
i would love this book. so would my toddlers. looks like dinner could be even more FUN
I’d love a copy of this book to get experimenting… looks like a keeper! I’ve had caesar salad on a stick before, but that’s not too weird… guess I need to be more adventurous!
Great way to present food for a party!
A CHOCOLATE FROZEN SLICE OF CHEESECAKE ON A STICK! I LOVE MY PORTLAND, OR SATURDAY MARKET!
I once had a fried Snickers bar on a stick. It was okay, but I would love to see what other types of things that aren’t necessarily fried could be made on sticks! I hope I win a copy of the book! 🙂
Only eaten kebabs on sticks. Looks fun and great for entertaining. Would love to give these recipes a try and win a copy of this cookbook.
Those Strawberry Trifles on a Stick would make great wedding food! I’d love to get my chance to get a copy of this book. I’ve seen the reviews around several blogs and I’m anticipating the salivating over the photos!
Oh my word! I could have so much fun with this cookbook. 😉
This is such a cute idea! I love it! Never would have thought to do it this way, but what a great idea. Perfect for parties and a great summer treat!
I’ve never had anything too bizarre on a stick, but these sure do look amazing! Can’t wait to try them! 🙂
Love the strawberry trifle sticks. Can’t wait to try them.