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75 Strawberry Desserts Fully Loaded With Summer Flavor

Tastes like strawberries ... on a summer evenin' ...

By and Mo Goldstein
layered strawberry cake with pink icing and a strawberry on top
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Warm weather brings about many of our favorite things, but one of the best parts of spring and summer has to be the ripe, juicy, fresh strawberries popping up everywhere. Layered into cakes, covered in chocolate, churned into ice cream, or sprinkled on top of cupcakes and tarts—we've got plenty of ways for you to eat ALL the strawberries this season. Check out our list of 75 strawberry desserts for inspiration—they're perfect for everything from birthday celebrations to romantic evenings, so you can make them all again and again.

One of the great things about strawberries is how well they pair with both simple and more complicated desserts, from shortcakes and truffles to layer cakes and pies. Nothing beats the ease of a cookie, bar, or cupcake for a party, like our strawberry cheesecake bars, our strawberry shortcake cookies, or our strawberry cheesecake stuffed cupcakes. If you’re feeling more adventurous, go with our quick-to-throw-together strawberry “lasagna” (think layers, not noodles), our strawberry pretzel tart, or our strawberry crisp. Our simple strawberry cobbler lets all their fruity goodness shine (try our strawberry Pop-Tart cobbler too if you want biscuits and sprinkles), or you could really show off with a show-stopping strawberry cheesecake.

Looking for something that says "I love you"? Look no further than chocolate-covered strawberries, and desserts inspired by them, like our chocolate strawberry mousse cake, our chocolate covered-strawberry brownies, or our chocolate-covered strawberry mini cheesecakes. Feeling more in "like" than in love? Strawberry shortcakes, and recipes inspired by them, like our strawberry shortcake fudge, our strawberry shortcake grill skewers, or our strawberry shortcake ice cream cake, might be more your speed.

Want more recipes that celebrate fruit? Check out our favorite lemon-blueberry desserts, our top cherry desserts, and our best peach desserts too.

1

Strawberry Shortcake

shortcake layered with strawberries and whipped cream
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Strawberry shortcakes are such perfect summer dessert. When fresh strawberries are at their peak, they release their sweet juices that were made to be soaked into a homemade biscuit. The fresh whipped cream brings it all together for a treat that isn’t overly sweet, and light enough for a hot summer’s day.

Get the Strawberry Shortcake recipe.

2

Strawberry Cheesecake

strawberry cheesecake
LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY

Want to give classic cheesecake an elegant (and easy!) upgrade? This strawberry topping is your answer. All you need to do is heat together strawberry preserves and lemon juice until smooth and thick then brush it over fresh strawberries on top of your cooled and beautiful cheesecake. You're going to want to make extra of this jammy topping (trust us!).

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3

Strawberry Pop-Tart Skillet Pie

flaky pastry in a pie dish filled with strawberry filling and topped with icing and sprinkles
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

This strawberry Pop-Tart skillet is a playful twist on a nostalgic childhood favorite. It’s sharing size so you’ll never have to fight over the last Pop-Tart in the package again, and it’s perfect for any occasion.

Get the Strawberry Pop-Tart Skillet Pie recipe.

4

Strawberry Pound Cake

pound cake with a strawberry swirl and topped with a bright pink strawberry glaze
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Classic pound cake gets an upgrade with swirls of strawberry jamthroughout and iced with tangy strawberry glaze. This streamlined recipe relies on a few crucial ingredients to maximize the flavor while the method remains extremely simple.

Get the Strawberry Pound Cake recipe.

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5

Strawberry Cake

layered strawberry cake with pink icing and a strawberry on top
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Making strawberry compote for this layer cake is easier than you'd think. All you're doing is cooking down the fresh berries with sugar and lemon juice. We used it in the batter and the frosting to make sure that the cake has the BEST strawberry flavor possible.

Get the Strawberry Cake recipe.

6

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars

strawberry rhubarb crumble bars
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Love that buttery sweet topping on a crisp or a cobbler? Then you’ve got to try these strawberry-rhubarb crumble bars. Featuring tangy sweet fruit filling and a buttery crumb topping, these bars will make you the most popular person at your next cookout.

Get the Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars recipe.

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7

Fruit Tart

tart topped with blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries, blackberries, and orange slices
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If you’re one of the many who are stunned by the shiny fruit tarts in bakery windows, then this recipe is for you. Good news: It’s surprisingly easy to make a stunning one right at home.

Get the Fruit Tart recipe.

8

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake

strawberry shortcake ice cream cake
Andrew bui

This cake has everything you love about the Good Humor strawberry shortcake bars, in a homemade ice cream cake that couldn't be easier. Pro tip: To get clean slices of the cake (we went with triangles, but squares work too), run a chef's knife under hot water before cutting each piece.

Get the Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake recipe.

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9

Strawberry-Rhubarb Breakfast Cake

a tray of square slices of cake with strawberry and rhubarb pieces distributed throughout
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

This tender, almond-scented cake is studded with bright red strawberries and tart, jammy rhubarb. It combines all the best qualities of a muffin with the ease of a sheet cake. It’s hard to stop at just one slice.

Get the Strawberry-Rhubarb Breakfast Cake recipe.

10

Strawberry Cobbler

strawberry cobbler
Emily Hlavac Green

Fresh, ripe strawberries are topped with a biscuit-like topping for this not-too-sweet irresistible summer dessert. Peak-season strawberries really make this easy dessert shine and create an almost syrupy juice that you'll be scraping the pan for.

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11

Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispies Treats

strawberry shortcake rice krispies treats
PARKER FEIERBACH

We took our classic Rice Krispies Treats and made them summer-ready. The white chocolate melts into the Rice Krispies and the strawberries give them a burst of freshness.

Get the Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispies Treats recipe.

12

Strawberry Pretzel Tart

strawberry pretzel tart delishcom
Parker feierbach

Graham cracker crusts are great, but have you tried using pretzels!? The pretzel crust perfectly compliments the sweet strawberries suspended in Jell-O here (and the rich cream cheese layer in the middle doesn't hurt either). It really is a perfect dessert, trust us!

Get the Strawberry Pretzel Tart recipe.

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13

Fruit Popsicles

strawberry fruit popsicles
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE

In the heat of summer, nothing satisfies quite like a fruit Popsicle. This classic strawberry version is big on fruit flavor and not too sweet.

Get the Fruit Popsicles recipe.

14

No-Bake Fruit & Granola Tart

a slice of no bake fruit and granola breakfast tart coming out of the larger tart, topped with blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Looking for a showstopping summertime brunch centerpiece? Crowned with an abundance of fresh berries, this no-bake healthy tart is equally easy to make and stunning to look at.

Get the No-Bake Fruit & Granola Tart recipe.

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15

Strawberry Pop Tart Blondies

strawberry pop tart blondies with icing and sprinkles
PHOTO: NICO SCHINCO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Buttery, chewy, and filled with strawberry jam, this dessert combines the nostalgia of Pop-Tarts and the classic comfort of blondies in one adorable bar cookie.

Get the Strawberry Pop Tart Blondies recipe.

16

Perfect Strawberry Milkshakes

strawberry milkshake
Lucy Schaeffer

Adding frozen strawberries to our classic vanilla milkshake is a major upgrade (and in our opinion, superior to most strawberry ice creams). To keep the milkshake decadently thick, freeze the strawberries first. And, of course, don't forget to top it off with some freshly whipped cream.

Get the Perfect Strawberry Milkshakes recipe.

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17

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

strawberry rhubarb filling in a pie with a lattice crust
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Made with a double batch of our favorite pie dough recipe, this pie showcases the pretty pink hues of rhubarb and strawberry as they peek out from under the golden lattice. If you're intimidated by lattice crusts, don't be! Keep your strips of pie dough well chilled until you're ready to assemble for the best results.

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18

Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

strawberry pie
Suzanne Clements

You only need 6 ingredients to make this no-bake stunner—a graham cracker crust, heavy cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar, strawberry preserves, and chopped strawberries!

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19

Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

strawberry cream cheese cookies   delishcom
Parker Feierbach

It took many, many rounds of testing to get these cookies just right. Our biggest piece of advice is to not be afraid of mess. Covering the cream cheese with cookie dough is a messy task (especially with the fresh strawberries!), but we promise you it's worth it a million times over.

Get the Strawberry Shortcake Cookies recipe.

20

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

delish chocolate covered strawberries

Is there anything better than chocolate-covered strawberries? We think not. They're indulgent and classy, romantic and a little cheesy—just sweet enough to make you and your loved ones smile.

Get the Chocolate-Covered Strawberries recipe.

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