Anyone who has ever been to a county fair knows that everything tastes better if you put it on a stick. It's exactly that kind of forward thinking that had produced the latest and greatest trend in yummy desserts: sugary skewers and sweet shish kabobs!
They're just as tasty as they are fun to eat—with half the cleanup! Put the dessert plates back in the cupboard because these treats were made for a more hands-on approach. Read on for ten delicious desserts on skewers that will show you a whole new way to enjoy the best part of every meal.
10 Campfire Cinnamon Roll-ups
Camping recipes are fun for everyone! The problem of the elusive camping dessert has finally been solved with this three-ingredient recipe. Check it out on Almost Supermom here!
9 Strawberry Cream Puff Kabobs
The strawberries in this skewered treat perfectly accent the creamy puff pastries, and you won't be able to get enough of that chocolate drizzle. Try the recipe from Betty Crocker here!
8 Strawberry Brownie Skewers
Sweet strawberries, toasted marshmallows, and ooey gooey brownie bites are just one of those combinations that make sharing really hard. The white and dark chocolate drizzle just ups the ante. These things are leftover-proof. Try the recipe from Cupcakes and Cashmere here!
7 S'mores Kabobs
If it's too cold (or too dry) outside to pop out and roast some marshmallows for S'mores, this microwave recipe has you covered! Check it out on Faith Filled Food for Moms here!
6 Mini Banana Pancake Skewers
Even sweet breakfast treats can come on a stick these days! These are perfect for eating on your way out the door in the mornings, or as a dessert on breakfast-for-dinner night. Try the recipe from Food Blogs here!
5 Strawberry Shortcake Appetizer
When you need to sweeten up an appetizer-only party spread, these knockouts will stun your guests! Or, just make them at home and keep them all to yourself. Try the recipe from Lady Behind the Curtain here!
4 Banana Split Kabobs
Messy, calorie-dense banana splits are the stuff that midnight food cravings are made of, but if you're looking to indulge without falling into an ice cream coma, these dressed down skewers have all the good bits covered. Serve them cold and you won't even miss that ice cream (okay, maybe a little, but not much). Check out the recipe from Lemon Tree Dwelling here!
3 Dessert Fruit Skewers
If you ever needed an excuse to eat cookie dough, these safe-to-eat raw cookie skewers are everything you've ever wanted and more. The coconut shreds and chocolate dipped fruit are the perfect touch! Pick up the recipe from My Vega here.
2 Grilled Apple and Cinnamon Skewers
Apples and cinnamon have been a dessert staple for even longer than a traditional apple pie. Throw these sweet things on the grill for a dessert that's both easy, sweet, and healthy. Taste features the recipe here!
1 Raspberry Brownie Cheesecake Kabobs
You might have felt your blood sugar spike just from reading that sentence—that's how decadent these treats sound. As if the brownie and the cheesecake wasn't enough, these are also topped with bites of Snickers. Luckily, in their skewer form, there's some sense of portion control (unless you eat them all, in which case, we don't blame you). Try the recipe from The Painted Apron here!