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    Rocky Road Melon Dessert Skewers

    Published: Jul 6, 2017 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Jan 20, 2021 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    My mind is blank. Another sports wind-up.  This is the second one in a week and it's another potluck. This time I am charged with bringing a dessert and I have no inspiration whatsoever. I need something quick, no bake, tasty and something kids will like. Then I get a flash of brilliance! Dessert Skewers!

     

    Rocky Road dessert skewers on black tray

    I don't remember having sports wind ups as a kid, but then again, I have never been much of a sports gal. I played a couple of years of baseball and that was about it. I was traumatized by sports and physical education quite early on.

    I won't pain you with the details, but only say that my scarring  involved a combination of hyper competitive sociopathic mean girls and those heinous Participaction awards. I nearly didn't graduate because I needed to get at least one phys ed credit. Then I avoided anything the least bit athletic for years.

    Hello Dessert Skewers!

    You can't go wrong with dessert skewers, especially for a potluck. I mean, it's dessert on a stick! And fruit is healthy, right? So I don't have to be completely guilt-ridden for plying all those innocent youngins' with even more refined sugar. Also, what kid doesn't love marshmallows? And well, 2 bite brownies ... 'nuff said!

    It was decided.

    Rocky Road dessert skewers on black tray

    Hello Soccer!

    Yet, when I finally quit smoking, started running and got healthy in my late 20's, I felt something was missing. I never really got to be part of a "team" and I wanted to experience that feeling. So, I tried soccer and fell in love....

    That phone call to the Calgary Women's Soccer Association was my foray into sports. I really didn't expect that they would have a team for someone like me, with no experience or skill, but I guess my timing was right. That first year I played soccer I even won "most improved". It was a lot of fun for a few years!

    Then, just as I predicted, I began to hear rumblings of 'try-outs' and extra training and the "we welcome all skill and experience" attitude started to dissipate along with the fun component. And when the competitive sociopathic mean girl flashbacks began, I knew it was time to make my exit.

    Hello Baseball!

    Fast forward several years and here we are at sports wind up season, summer BBQ and potluck time. I brought this dessert skewer to my son's baseball wind up. So if you are looking for a quick, easy and no bake dessert skewer idea for kids then give these dessert kabobs a try!

    I'm really grateful that my kids not only LUV sports but they are actually good at them. Something I never was. And I was actually feeling quite content to simply live vicariously through them. That is, until I started to practice baseball with them. Now I've gone and fallen back in love with that game!

    I am hoping to find the time to join a baseball team next season. Fortunately this time I have some skill and some experience. I just hope that I am not cursed with sport sociopaths this time 'round. However, it really no longer matters. One of the glorious gifts of aging is perspective. So bring on the mean girls! My scars have healed and I am emancipated from the shackles of giving a crap.

    2 Bite Brownie Dessert Skewers

    So if you're drawing a blank and looking for something quick, easy and no bake with 2 Bite Brownies, then give this Rocky Road Melon Dessert Skewer a try!

    Rocky Road dessert skewers on black tray
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    Rocky Road Melon Dessert Skewers

    Make these no bake, easy and quick Rocky Road Melon Dessert Skewers with 2 bite brownies, cantaloupe, pecans, butterscotch chips and marshmallows!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: North American
    Servings: 16 skewers
    Author: Terri Gilson
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
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    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup pecans, finely chopped * can substitute any chopped nut
    • 16 whole marshmallows large
    • whole cantaloupe or any melon
    • ½ cup butterscotch chips melted
    • 2 teaspoon shortening * I use crisco
    • 16 two-bite brownies

    Instructions

    •  In a small bowl, melt butterscotch chips on ½ power in the microwave (I use 5 on my microwave). As soon as you remove it, quickly stir in shortening. 
    • Immediately dip one side of each marshmallow into the melted butterscotch chips and place undipped side down on a piece of parchment or wax paper and sprinkle with nuts. Set aside.
    • Chop cantaloupe into cubes (or scoop into balls). 
    • Thread a piece of cantaloupe through large wooden skewer, then a 2 bite brownie, then another piece of cantaloupe. Lastly, thread the marshmallow through, ensuring that the undipped side is down (touching the cataloupe) and the butterscotch nut side is up. Lay on a platter
    • Serve as soon as possible (as you do not want the cataloupe to sit very long - it will eventually make the brownies soggy.)

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    1. Dana | The Grey Bell

      July 07, 2017 at 6:17 am

      Rocky road AND portable? Hello dream potluck dessert! 🙂

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        July 07, 2017 at 7:00 am

        Thanks Dana!

        Reply
    2. Marie-Pierre Breton

      July 07, 2017 at 6:32 am

      I love this idea of dessert skewers! Especially perfect to finish up a nice BBQ party! I'm definitely making them soon!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        July 07, 2017 at 7:01 am

        Thanks Marie- hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    3. Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.)

      July 08, 2017 at 12:40 am

      These are so cute - and useful for outdoor entertaining!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        July 08, 2017 at 7:19 am

        Thanks, Mardi!

        Reply
    4. Justine | JustineCelina.com

      July 09, 2017 at 7:40 pm

      These are such a fun idea! I love that they're so versatile and portable. Perfect for this heatwave! Thanks for sharing, Terri!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        July 09, 2017 at 9:33 pm

        Thanks, Justine! Yes, quite the heatwave - so unusual for Cowtown, especially during Stampede!

        Reply

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