My best strawberry recipes are the cream of the crop ~ from cakes and blondies to tarts, pancakes, quick breads and more!
strawberry recipes for strawberry season
As strawberry season reaches its peak, my kitchen fills up with these juicy gems. I’m celebrating the essence of summer with a collection of strawberry recipes that highlight their natural beauty and vibrant taste. I’ve collected recipes that use fresh, frozen, dried, freeze-dried, and macerated strawberries so whether you’ve just come back from berry picking, or you’re just trying to warm up a winter’s morning, there’s something here for you!
strawberry lemon blondies
Strawberries get an extra kick of fresh tart flavor when combined with lemon juice in these fan-favorite blondies. They are one of my most popular recipes for good reason – you just can’t beat that sweet/tart combo of strawberry and lemon!
Everyone thought they were delicious! Was looking for something different and summery. Your photos look exactly like what I made! They are sweet, yet tangy. So pretty too! Looking forward to trying them with other fruits.
Jennie
Fresh Strawberry Galette
I can’t think of a prettier way to present juicy strawberries ~ and the best part about this galette is that it’s so easy! The rustic look is part of its charm, so don’t stress over the crust.
I’m not much of a pie baker, but this recipe has given me a whole new pastry to explore. I love that I don’t have to fiddle with the crust!!
Benjamina
Fresh Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
Most of my strawberry recipes utilize fresh or frozen berries, but not this one! Freeze dried strawberry powder adds a brilliant fresh berry flavor to these butter shortbread cookies.
Thanks for this great recipe! I made Stars and Stripes Shortbread for the Fourth of July with different size star shaped cookie cutters, half strawberries and half blueberries, and a white chocolate drizzle. The flavor is very fresh.
MBL
strawberry buttermilk cake
One of my most popular strawberry recipes ~ buttermilk adds lovely flavor and a soft, tender texture to this simple strawberry cake. Baking berries always helps bring out their flavor, and I love this cake for winter and spring mornings alike.
This cake was a huge hit! Our 6 year old granddaughter loves anything strawberry so of course she wanted strawberry cake for her bday. She loved helping me make it!! We made it late in the day so it was still warm when it was time for cake. Served in bowls with heavy cream to everyone’s delight. DELICIOUS!!
Billie
Fresh Strawberry Frosting
This berrylicious frosting is a new favorite ~ fresh berries, sweet creamery butter, and tangy cream cheese make this a world class frosting for all your spring and summer cakes!
Excellent! I did cut back on the sugar to let the berries sing for my chocolate cake So glad I found this over those recipes with just raw ground berries.
Dave
strawberry sheet pan pancakes
Not all strawberry recipes are for dessert! Warm up a chilly morning with these easy-to-make sheet pan pancakes laced with strawberry slices. If you haven’t tried making pancakes with the sheet-pan method, prepare to be hooked! No flipping, no cold pancakes, and so much quicker.
I made these for my daughter on her birthday and they became an instant classic. Thanks Sue for another family tradition!
Sunny L
Fresh Strawberry Milk
This simple concept is so refreshing ~ and I can think of lots of delicious variations. If you’ve got kids or grandkids who won’t drink their milk, try this. I love it with Muesli!
Hi Sue, I just had to make this ASAP today, it’s perfect and very refreshing! Thanks for the idea – so simple!
Cheryl
strawberry jam bars
Strawberry jam bars are all about that unbeatable combo of buttery shortbread cookie dough and sweet-tart strawberry jam. In other words…when you can’t get great strawberries, use jam!
I used my favorite store bought strawberry jam for these bars and they were so good!!
Jordan
How to Make Dried Strawberries
Don’t let strawberry season pass you buy without preserving a bunch of them for later! Drying is an ancient technique that still works today.
Day one with my new dehydrator, thanks for some great inspiration!
Laura
Chocolate Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake
A devil’s food version of everybody’s favorite summer strawberry recipe ~ strawberries and cream cake!
This was the best chocolate cake ever. So moist and rich, but not too heavy and dense. The fresh strawberries and whipped cream complement the cake perfectly. I made the recipe as stated, and it looked exactly like your pictures. I wish I could add a pic, it was gorgeous. Made this for my dil birthday and it was a huge hit. Thanks for your great recipe!
Heather
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
An easy refreshing strawberry recipe perfect for outdoor cookouts. Add blueberries for a patriotic flair!
This cheesecake is amazing! So easy and no gelatin, condensed milk, etc. Yay!!! I think I am going to try a chocolate wafer bottom. Thanks for another winner Sue
Cheryl
Strawberry Banana Bread
Everything you love about a moist delicious banana bread ~ with strawberries!
I made this with blueberries because that’s what I had in the house. And Greek vanilla yogurt. Came out delicious.
NCA
Strawberry Salsa
I love this unusual salsa made with strawberries, jalapeños, cilantro and lime on everything from chips to grilled chicken and steak. Make it with the ripest strawberries you can find.
Made this for my foodie family last night and we all loved it! A fresh and delicious recipe! Will make again!
Bree
Strawberry Panna Cotta
Panna cotta showcases the soft and delicate side of strawberries, perfect for an elegant luncheon or dinner party.
Sensational! Everyone at the table raved over this. Thanks Sue💗
Cheryl
strawberry scones
Just the words “strawberry scones” are enough to make me smile. These easy to make scones have a vanilla glaze that takes them over the top. Don’t let summer pass without making this sweet strawberry recipe.
I got so many compliments on these. Everyone that tasted them fell in love. I will be making these repeatedly.
Daisy
Strawberry Icebox Cake
Icebox cakes are simply magical, and when you add strawberries into the equation you’ve got an extra special refreshing summer dessert.
So delicious and so sad the pan is empty.
Barbara
Easy Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Possibly the original strawberry recipe, these easy but oh-so-elegant dipped strawberries are a must make!
Made these for Mother’s Day and kept on making them all spring and summer long with different types of chocolate ~ they’re a family favorite!
Dee
Homemade Yellow Cake with Strawberry Frosting
If there’s a spring/summer birthday in your life, this is your cake!
I made this recipe for my husband’s birthday and it was a big hit!! Thanks as usual for an amazing recipe!! I used a small 5 layer set of cake pans so it had lots of layers – super delicious and we topped slices with sliced strawberries!!
Jennie
strawberry buttermilk bread
Strawberry buttermilk bread is one of those homey strawberry recipes you’ll be making year round.
Well Sue, what a delicious cake! It was so delicious that it only lasted a day and a half! I will definitely be making this cake again. Thank you for the lovely recipe.
Angie
Strawberries and Cream Pots (no bake)
Gorgeous little strawberry pot de créme pots perfect for spring entertaining.
I dream about strawberry season and this is a great way to kick it off! These are so pretty and would be perfect for a mother’s day gathering or wedding shower luncheons or just about anything. Beautiful! Pinned
Tricia
Homemade Strawberry Sauce Recipe
Fresh or frozen berries make the ultimate summer sauce for ice cream, pound cake, pancakes, and more.
Hi Sue…great recipe.thanks! I have strawberries in the freezer and they worked well. It is wonderful on oatmeal!
Joyce
Thank you. Looking forward to trying these.