Is there anything better than fresh, in-season strawberries? We don’t think so! Take advantage of nature’s candy and expand your baking skills with these decadent desserts that highlight all the juicy goodness strawberries have to offer. From strawberry cream cheese cookies and a jam-packed strawberry pie to a beautiful strawberry Swiss roll cake and an elegant strawberry coconut tart, these irresistible strawberry sensations will give you feel-good summer vibes in every bite!
Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream
This gorgeous cake from Sugar Geek Show is a sight to behold. It starts with a strawberry reduction made from a whopping 32 ounces of fresh strawberries! Then, along with the usual cake-making ingredients, you’ll add lemon juice, lemon zest, strawberry emulsion (or extract), and pink food coloring, of course. While it’s best to take advantage of fresh in-season strawberries, you can also make this with frozen berries.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies
If you love strawberries, these super soft, creamy cookies from Julia’s Album will be a hit! This cookie recipe calls for equal parts butter and cream cheese along with a whole cup of fresh strawberries. Be sure to slice the fresh strawberries into very small pieces before mixing them into the batter. Store the baked cookies in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Swiss Roll Cake with Strawberries and Cream
This beautiful Swiss roll cake from Let’s Eat Cake takes some patience to make, but boy, is it worth it! The filling in this beauty contains both fresh strawberries and strawberry jam. That double dose of strawberry gives off strong summer vibes! There are some great tips throughout this recipe to help you master the art of the cake roll. Your first attempt may not look like the picture, but it will definitely taste great!
Fresh Strawberry Pie
It doesn’t get as much hype as other fruit pies, but it’s high time strawberry pie gets a seat at the table. This perfect summer dessert from Crazy for Crust doesn’t use Jell-o or gelatin at all. All the flavor comes from the fruit. You can get creative with the crust – an all-butter crust works great, but a Graham cracker, shortbread, or Oreo crust will work too.
Strawberry Muffins
These strawberry muffins from Once Upon a Chef are jam-packed with berries – a decadent way to start the day! The secret to these muffins is adding LOTS of fresh strawberries to the batter and mixing in ¼ tsp of almond extract (in addition to the 1½ tsp vanilla extract) augments the flavor and complements the berries. Tip: You can freeze these baked muffins for up to three months.
No-Churn Strawberry Basil Ice Cream
This no-churn method allows you to make delicious homemade ice cream without an ice-cream maker. In this strawberry basil ice cream, the sweetened condensed milk binds the base, while whipped cream makes the ice cream light and airy. The ice cream is flavored with roasted strawberry puree and fresh basil leaves. Roasting the strawberries concentrates their color and flavor, so you can make this ice cream year-round, even when strawberries are not at their peak. If you want a more vibrant color, just add a few drops of red food coloring to the sweetened condensed milk mixture.
Strawberry Coconut Tart
Coconut and strawberries are a perfect power pair that never seems to get enough attention! This tantalizing tart from Happy Foods Tube is a tasty way to put this flavor pairing front and center. The pastry has just three ingredients – flour, butter, and powdered sugar. The filling has only four – strawberry jam (make your own!), egg white, powdered sugar, and coconut. Don’t be fooled – these simple ingredients add up to a superstar dessert!
Perfect Strawberry Scones
Ahh, scones – the perfect brunch dish! These pretty strawberry scones from Natasha’s Kitchen are a great alternative to the usual blueberry scones you’ll find at many a brunch. You’ll just need one cup of fresh strawberries for this recipe, and you’ll end up with 12 scones! Don’t skimp on the glaze – it’s delicious!
Best Strawberry Crumble
Strawberry crumble is a laid-back, slightly messy dessert that just hits the spot on a hot summer day. Made with more than 2 pounds (!) of fresh strawberries, this crumble from Anna Banana is quick and easy – a perfect weeknight dessert! You can use blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or other berries in this recipe instead – but I don’t know why you would!
Strawberry Dream Dessert
This mouthwatering delight from Amanda’s Cookin’ is easy to make and easy to love. The filling combines two whole cups of fresh strawberries and all their juicy goodness with butter, cream cheese, Cool Whip, and powdered sugar. Pack that into a Graham cracker crust and you’ve got a sensational strawberry hit on your hands!
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