Make Your Own Dessert Skewers

February 9, 2012 by 16 Comments

diy dessert skewers

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the “sweetest” and that couldn’t be more true than with these DIY dessert skewers. There have been a lot of candy skewers featured, using fruity & jelly-style candies and marshmallows, but these here are geared more for adults {of course kids love ‘em too} and can be enjoyed with a cup of coffee or even a cocktail! They’re darling standing upright and no special base is required.

Materials & Tips

  • Small box of assorted chocolates with a flat base
  • Round truffles {I used Lindt & Raffaello brands}
  • Donut holes
  • 8 inch wooden skewers

Carefully poke the skewer through each item and slide them on. Make sure to use the flat chocolate at the end so it will stand on it’s on.

Embellish the top portion of the skewer with paper or ribbon flags.

Dress the skewers for Valentine’s Day by adding in heart-shaped marshmallows, and themed embellishments to the skewer.

I also dipped the donut holes in red-tinted melted chocolate to add to the theme.

dessert skewers{all photos by Celebrations At Home}

 

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Filed Under: CAH Styling, DIY, Food Presentation, sweets
About Chris

Chris Nease is a party stylist and home entertaining expert with over 15 years of experience. In addition to her work as founding editor of Celebrations At Home, Chris is an editorial stylist and contributor to Celebrations.com, HomeMade Simple, & Tablespoon.com. Most recently her work has been published in Woman's World, Yum Food & Fun for Kids, and Cottages & Bungalows.

Comments

  1. 1
    Val says:
    February 9, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Love the added kiss on the plate–so creative! I’m pinning :D

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    Esther says:
    February 9, 2012 at 10:23 am

    So cute and easy :)

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  3. 4
    Karis Walker says:
    February 9, 2012 at 10:29 am

    I Love this idea! So innovative yet so simple! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. 5
    Christen says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:13 am

    love love these!! simple and with great impact. great job!

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  5. 6
    Chris says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:40 am

    Glad you guys like this. “KISS” – that’s my motto!! {keep it simple, stupid} ; D

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    Do {Piggy Bank Parties} says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:48 am

    L♥Ve.

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    Shelley@DivinePartyConcepts says:
    February 9, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    I always love food displays on skewers and how can you go wrong with chocolate!! So cute!

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    jo andrade says:
    February 9, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    boa noite, tudo tao simples bonito e delicia…bjs.
    chocolatesdocemel.blogspot.com

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    Elisa Kelley says:
    February 10, 2012 at 7:21 am

    These look adorable!

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  10. 11
    Sheila says:
    February 10, 2012 at 10:49 am

    These are adorable! Thanks…

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  11. 12
    Pear Tree Greetings says:
    February 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    Love this idea! Very cute for Valentine’s Day. I love the lips on the plate, too – perfect touch! -Dani

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  12. 13
    Larissa says:
    February 13, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    I love that these desserts on a stick give people a variety of yummy treats. Plus less dishes to do with no need for silverware!

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  13. 14
    Amy & Lisa says:
    February 14, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    Love this idea and even more when I read those sweet sticks are make from donuts and truffles!! :) Very cool!

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    Veda says:
    September 24, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    Where can I purchase the wooden dessert skewers shown with the wooden heads? Cute idea!

    Thank you.

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      Chris says:
      September 27, 2012 at 10:50 am

      Veda, I made those using wooden skewers from the grocery store, and craft balls from Michael’s. Craft glue holds it in place.

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