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
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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I can’t think of anything that unusual I’ve had myself, but I’m compiling a list of ideas for a party where everything is on a stick.
nothing unusual on a stick…just the traditional marshamallows, hot dogs, corn dogs, popsicles….i would love to try some new things!
Love this idea! Great for a baby shower or bridal shower! I don’t think I’ve eaten anything strange on a stick…
Yum! This is perfect for berry season.
The unusual thing I hate on a stick was fried oreos on a stick covered in powdered sugar and chocolate syrup from our local fair. My husband and I shared them and I am glad we did. They were good but you needed at least 2 glasses of milk to help wash it down.
Alligator on a stick from the French Quater in New Orleans is the oddest thing I’ve eaten on stick, although not odd for that area. The best thing I’ve ever had on a stick would be a deep fried Milky Way bar at a fair once.
I guess the craziest thing would have been octopus. I try to be a very adventurous eater and this was one time I wish I could have been more conservative in my choice of food for the evening. I would love to have this book though. I love doing theme parties and an entire “stick” party would be awesome. 🙂
I don’t think I’ve ever had anything unusual on a stick…but I’d sure like to!
I’d love to win a copy of the book!
I love food on a stick! I’ve done all kinds of things for parties I’d love more ideas though.
What a great idea, so very unique! Nice light, perfect dessert!
I am so jealous of your american followers, I wish you would allow Canadians to participate in your give aways. I love your blog and recipes and I love testing your recipes, and sharing them with others.
Hoepfully in the near future you will be stopping by Ontario.
all the best
I know… I’m so sorry. Book publishers let me know where they are willing to ship, and it’s usually only the usa 🙁