28 Strawberry Desserts Ripe with Sweet Flavor
There's no season quite like berry-picking season.
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For fans of fruit desserts, strawberry season is the best season! And if you love the juicy red fruit, you'll want to make as many strawberry desserts as you can to satisfy that sweet tooth. Whether you use them as a filling for summer pies or berry cobblers, strawberries will add a pop of fruity flavor to any treat. Slice them up for your favorite fruit salad, layer them in a strawberry icebox cake, or use them three ways in very berry strawberry cupcakes.
Though peak strawberry season happens in the summer months when berries are fresh and juicy, you can also find them in the grocery store year-round, which means you can whip up strawberry recipes whenever the craving strikes! Of course, if you simply cannot get your hands on fresh strawberries, you can also try several of the recipes on this list that use strawberry preserves, freeze-dried strawberries, and even Jell-O to amp up the flavor. Or, simply opt for frozen strawberries that will work well for many of these desserts.
Speaking of frozen, you'll find plenty of frozen desserts to enjoy strawberry season while also cooling off from the hotter weather that comes with it. Try ice cream sandwiches, ice cream bars, or simple yet refreshing homemade sorbet. Looking for maximum fruity flavor? Pair your strawberry desserts on a table with blackberry recipes or blueberry desserts for even more berry goodness. Any of these sweets are too pretty to pass up!
Strawberry and Cream Sheet Cake
You not only get fresh strawberries sprinkled on top of the fluffy cream cheese frosting, but they're also mixed into the sheet cake itself for so much extra flavor.
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Strawberry Ice Cream Pie
Get triple the strawberry flavor from ice cream, sauce, and fresh berries. And get this: They're all piled high with whipped cream in a waffle cone crust!
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Strawberries and Cream Trifle
Whether you're looking for a Fourth of July dessert or simply a summer cookout dish, this trifle is sure to impress. It's layered with strawberries, fluffy cream, and cake.
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Strawberry Delight
That summer potluck is calling, and it's saying: "Make this dessert and please everyone!" It has layers of sweetened cream cheese and a glossy strawberries on top of a graham cracker crust.
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No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
The secret to making this a no-bake dessert is a box of strawberry Jell-O. It adds stability and helps amp up the flavor of the chopped fresh strawberries.
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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches
Combine two of the best summer desserts into one delectable treat. And the best part is you can use store-bought ice cream and whip these up in a fraction of the time.
Strawberry Shortcake Sandwich Cookies
Another take on shortcakes is turning them into sandwich cookies. Between the dual-colored layers, you'll find both a sweet berry jam and a dreamy buttercream.
Strawberry Pavlova
This airy meringue is piled high with a tumble of sweet, juicy strawberries. If that doesn't impress your guests, we don't know what will!
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Strawberry Swirled Pound Cake
It doesn't even need to be strawberry season to make this beautiful pink pound cake. The filling is made with frozen strawberries and the glaze can be made with strawberry jam!
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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
Remember those strawberry Good Humor bars from the ice cream truck? Well, now you can make them right at home! All you need is strawberry and vanilla ice cream, strawberry preserves, crispy sugar cookies, and freeze-dried strawberries.
Strawberry Cupcakes
These cupcakes are made with strawberries three ways, so you'll get a burst of berry flavor in every bite. There are chopped fresh strawberries in the batter, strawberry preserves in the frosting, and an extra berry on top for good measure.
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Strawberry Icebox Cake
No need to turn on the oven to make this easy dessert. The layers of graham cracker, whipped cream topping, and fresh strawberries only take a few minutes to prep.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Strawberries and rhubarb go together like peas and carrots (or better yet... Ree and Ladd!). They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart in this harmonious summer pie.
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Strawberry Cobbler
Warm, bubbling, and sweet—this cobbler can go straight from the oven to the table since it's baked in a skillet. Just be sure to serve it up with scoops of ice cream!
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Don't be fooled by the name: This treat has layers of pretzel crust, cream cheese filling, and strawberry jello so it's nothing like a salad. In fact, it makes for a fabulous seasonal dessert!
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Strawberry Shortcake
You can't have a strawberry dessert roundup without strawberry shortcake! This classic treat is a crowd-pleasing favorite, especially when it's made from scratch.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries
What's better than juicy strawberries? Juicy strawberries that are dipped in chocolate, of course! They make for the sweetest homemade gift, too.
Strawberry Sorbet
This refreshingly cold, fruity treat is perfect for a hot summer day. You'll want to keep a stash in your freezer all season long.
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Strawberry Cake
This sugar-crusted cake might be simple, but it's still darn impressive. Each bite is bursting with fresh strawberries.
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Sweet Strawberries
Let your fresh strawberries shine with this simple sweet dessert. Here, the sugary strawberries can be served on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream.
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