Whether you got a bit too overzealous at the strawberry patch or simply love this sweet fruit, my collection of strawberry recipes is perfect for anytime you find yourself with a surplus! I’m sharing lots of options so you can find your favorite.
20+ Strawberry Recipes for Summer
Strawberry season is one of my favorites–there’s simply nothing quite like a sun-ripened strawberry plucked straight off the plant. Unfortunately, I tend to go overboard at my local strawberry patch every year, so I’m typically up to my eyeballs in berries! Lucky for you, that’s how most of my strawberry recipes came to be.
It’s hard to choose a favorite, but if I had to pick just one of my strawberry recipes for you to try, it would be my strawberry shortcake cake (hence it being my #1 recipe!). Not only is this cake beautiful, but it also strikes the perfect balance between refreshing and indulgent. It tastes the best with ripe, summer berries and highlights them beautifully without ever overshadowing them. This recipe also uses quite a few berries, which is perfect for those particularly excited berry pickers, like me!
Let’s dive right in! 🍓
1. Strawberry Shortcake Cake
Strawberry shortcake, but make it fancy! This is a showstopper cake for spring and summer celebrations. It uses 2 pounds of berries, so make sure you have plenty!
2. Strawberry Cheesecake
If you’ve tried and loved my cheesecake, just wait until you try my strawberry cheesecake! It’s a classic pairing! This recipe can be made with fresh or frozen berries.
3. Strawberry Pop Tarts
Have you ever made your own pop tarts? My version is 100% homemade with a from-scratch strawberry jam filling. Fresh or frozen berries will work here!
4. Strawberry Cake
This strawberry cake is one of my favorite strawberry recipes! It gets its flavor from real strawberries–no gelatin needed! Fresh berries are best, but flavorful frozen berries can work here too.
5. Strawberry Cookies
You don’t even need fresh berries for this one. Freeze dried strawberries give these strawberry cookies their bright flavor–no extract or cake mixes needed!
6. Strawberry Cobbler
Packed with fresh, juicy strawberries, this strawberry cobbler is a classic summer dessert. You’ll love how the syrupy berries pair with the biscuit-like topping.
7. Strawberry Muffins
Strawberry muffins are perfect for using up fresh strawberries! My version is made completely from scratch and includes an optional glaze.
8. Strawberry Sauce
Strawberry sauce is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, no-bake cheesecake, pancakes, and more! This recipe can be made with fresh or frozen berries.
9. Strawberry Tart
Got fresh strawberries? You need to make a strawberry tart! This version has a cheesecake-esuqe filling and a shortbread crust.
10. Strawberry Shortcake
One of the most classic strawberry recipes! This is the BEST strawberry shortcake recipe you’ll find. It’s easy, simple, and SO good.
11. Strawberry Crumb Bars
Strawberry crumb bars pair buttery shortbread with a jammy fresh strawberry filling. These are a must-try!
12. Macerated Strawberries
Turn fresh strawberries into a sweet, syrupy topping! Making these is so simple and perfect for topping pound cake, crepes, or waffles.
13. Strawberry Lemonade
One of my favorite summer strawberry recipes based on my classic (and well-loved) homemade lemonade recipe, this version is slightly sweeter and so refreshing! Juicy summer berries are best, but frozen can work too.
14. Strawberry Frosting
Fresh, frozen, or freeze-dried strawberries can be transformed into a beautiful and flavorful strawberry frosting! This would be so tasty on lemon cupcakes or Funfetti cupcakes.
15. Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
One of my many gourmet cookie recipes, these strawberry cheesecake cookies are a labor of love. They are worth the effort though, just look at that cross-section!
16. Eton Mess
Fresh berries, whipped cream, and crisp meringue cookies–does it get much better than that? This classic English dessert is a refreshing summertime favorite!
17. Strawberry Brownies
If you love fruit and chocolate, strawberry brownies are going to be your new favorite! You’ll need freeze-dried strawberries for this recipe. I also have chocolate covered strawberry cookies that are similar!
18. Chocolate Covered Strawberries
You need just two ingredients to make these simple and classic treat.
19. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Perfect for fresh strawberries, these cheesecake stuffed strawberries make a quick, easy, and impressive dessert. Dip them in melted chocolate for even more indulgence!
20. Strawberry No-Churn Ice Cream
Making your own strawberry ice cream is easy with my recipe! You can use fresh or frozen berries for this recipe.
21. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
If you love the classic version, try my from-scratch, homemade take! This can be made with fresh or frozen berries.
22. Strawberry Pop Tart Cookies
How cute are these?! These pop tart cookies taste just like our favorite childhood snack, only better! You can make them with fresh or frozen berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
It really depends on the recipe. Some of my strawberry recipes allow for frozen berries to be used instead of fresh (like my strawberry cheesecake), but others (like my strawberry tart) will not.
Typically, recipes where the berries are being cooked will be fine to use frozen, but there are some exceptions to this. I usually specify which option is best in each of my recipes.
Ripe, summer strawberries are always best, as those have the most flavor. Frozen berries are usually your best bet when the fresh version isn’t in season. You can try making any of my strawberry recipes with out of season berries, but your results will vary.
Of the recipes listed above, my Eton mess, cheesecake stuffed strawberries, strawberry pretzel salad and strawberry shortcake cake use the most berries (2 pounds each).
If you have a lot of extra berries on hand, then you can always freeze them. It’s easiest to freeze them on a baking sheet first before putting them in an freezer container, as this prevents them from sticking together.
I’d love to hear which of these strawberry recipes you’ve tried and loved (or any others that you’d like to see in the future!) in the comment section below 👇
Enjoy!
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