75 Strawberry Desserts Fully Loaded With Summer Flavor
♪ Tastes like strawberries ... on a summer evenin' ... ♪
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.
Strawberry Shortcake
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.
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Strawberry Cheesecake
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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Strawberry Pop-Tart Skillet Pie
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.
Strawberry Pound Cake
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.
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Strawberry Cake
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.
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars
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.
Fruit Tart
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.
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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake
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.
Strawberry Cobbler
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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Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispies Treats
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.
Strawberry Pretzel Tart
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!
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Fruit Popsicles
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.
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No-Bake Fruit & Granola Tart
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.
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Strawberry Pop Tart Blondies
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.
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Perfect Strawberry Milkshakes
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.
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
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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Strawberry Cheesecake Pie
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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Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
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.
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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.
