Chocolate Dipped Cake and Fruit Kabobs

Kabobs
2 cups (12-ounce package) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
2 tablespoons shortening
24 bite-size pieces pound cake
24 bite-size pieces fresh fruit or berries (pineapple, banana, melon,
strawberries)
Strawberry Sauce
1 can (10 ounces) frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed

Line baking sheet with waxed paper.

Microwave morsels and shortening in medium, microwave-safe bowl on high (100%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10 to 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Dip cake pieces into chocolate mixture; Shake off excess. Place on prepared baking sheet; drizzle tops with additional chocolate.

Refrigerate until set.

On skewers, alternately thread chocolate coated pieces of cake with pieces of fruit; refrigerate. Serve with Strawberry Sauce.

For strawberry sauce:
Puree strawberries in blender until smooth.

Makes 8 servings
rec.food.recipes/Marg Johnson/2004