A fun dessert that's great for a crowd.

Tiny Chocolate Cakes with Fruit Kabobs

Kabobs:
1 (12-ounce) package or 2 cups NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
24 bite-size pieces ready-made pound cake
24 bite-size pieces fresh fruit or berries, (pineapple, banana, melon, strawberries)

Strawberry Sauce:
1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed
3 tablespoons or more granulated sugar

1. For Kabobs: Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
2. Microwave morsels and vegetable shortening in a medium, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10 to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. 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.
4. For Strawberry Sauce: Puree strawberries and sugar in blender until smooth.

Makes 8 servings.

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