These strawberry desserts are a delicious way to celebrate strawberry season. Homemade recipes made with fresh berries are the best way to enjoy summer!
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Strawberry Desserts That Taste Like Summer
I love all the seasons, but my favorite might just be strawberry season. It marks the true beginning of summer with sweet berry treats that can be served on sunny days.
There is just something so fresh and delightful about strawberry desserts, and I have gathered all of my favorites just for you. From no bake dessert recipes to festive 4th of July desserts, these dessert ideas with strawberries are always a hit!
Preserving the Strawberry Season
In my humble opinion, strawberry season should last all year. The few months it is here during summer isn’t long enough to get my strawberry fill, so I like to make it last a little bit longer by either freezing my berries for easy smoothies or turning them into this addictive homemade strawberry jam or this no pectin strawberry rhubarb jam.
Baked Desserts with Strawberries
Strawberry Shortcake with Angel Food Cake . This strawberry dessert recipe is made with a homemade angel food cake, fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Jello Poke Cake. You only need 5 ingredients to make this fun dessert. Top with fresh strawberries or for a patriotic version use strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
Strawberry Sheet Cake. This airy cake is made with vanilla cake batter, a few pantry staples, sour cream, and fresh strawberry purée.
Strawberry Sour Cream Cake. The secret ingredient (sour cream!) makes this cake extremely moist and adds so much flavor.
Strawberry Bread. A fresh loaf that can be for breakfast or dessert! Add the strawberry glaze to really add that sweet berry flavor.
Fresh Strawberry Cake. A two layer cake made with fresh strawberry puree reduction then layered with strawberry cream cheese frosting!
No-Bake Strawberry Desserts
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream. This ice cream is made with a no-cook cream base, so stove is even needed. It is so creamy and crammed with strawberry flavor.
Strawberry Lasagna. No-bake cheesecake meets strawberry Jello to create an unforgettable layered dessert.
No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake. It doesn’t get any simpler than this. Simply layer graham crackers, whipped cream cheese filling and sliced strawberries.
Brownie Strawberry Trifle. Layer strawberries, chocolate pudding, cream and brownies to make this impressive dessert. Top it with a few chocolate covered strawberries!
Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse. This strawberry dessert recipe is quick to whip up and is perfect for your next summer party.
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle. This beautiful fresh strawberry dessert is made with a delicious blend of buttery pound cake, sweet whipped cream and juicy strawberries.
Strawberry Dole Whip. Tropical and fruity, this ice-cold treat is perfect as a base for other fruits or as a shake all its own.
Strawberry Tiramisu. This light and fresh version of a classic is full of ripe, juicy berries!
Stuffed Strawberries. Fresh, juicy strawberries filled with creamy cheesecake filling and ready in 10 minutes!
Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad. This dessert salad is made with a creamy no-bake cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries and bananas!
Tarts, Crepes and Pies with Strawberries
Strawberry Pie Recipe. This is the perfect summer dessert, and is all about celebrating the sweetness of the strawberry.
Strawberry Cream Pie. This family-favorite dessert combines two loves: cheesecake and strawberry pie.
Fresh Fruit Tart. I love how beautiful this looks and it tastes even better thanks to the crumbly sweet crust, smooth custard and juicy fresh berries!
Fruit Pizza. This is my quick take on a fruit tart and is made with a sugar cookie crust, cream cheese frosting, and your favorite fruit (like strawberries).
Strawberry Crepes. Filled with a simple 2-ingredient strawberry sauce, these crepes are ideal for dessert.
Sweet Strawberry Cookies, Brownies and Bars
Strawberry Cookies. Soft cream cheese cookies bursting with freeze dried strawberries and topped with a strawberry glaze!
Easy Strawberry Brownies. These are so decadent, gooey, and bursting with strawberry flavor. Just like a good brownie should be.
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies. These cookies are easy to whip up whenever a sweet strawberry craving strikes!
Strawberry Crumb Bars. I love how these bars only need an easy crumb crust, strawberry sauce filling and buttery crumb topping to be amazing.
Strawberry Pretzel Salad. Don’t let the name fool you. This old-fashioned strawberry dessert is made by layering a pretzel crust base with cream cheese frosting and a strawberry jello topping.
Strawberry Shortcake Bars. An easy way to serve a crowd these bars are made in a sheet pan, topped with a whipped cream cheese frosting and sliced strawberries.
Sarah
These bars were such a fun way to serve a crowd at a recent cookout we hosted! We actually let guests top there piece with berries of choice and had strawberries, blueberries and raspberries in small bowls beside the cake.
Sarah @IHeartNaptime
What a fun idea for multiple options for guests!
Natasha
We have a lot of fresh strawberries at home so looking for recipes to try. I tried Strawberry Shortcake Trifle and it was a huge success! So delicious, it was a great dessert. I love this list!
April
We eat soooo many strawberries! Can’t wait to try these recipes!
Kristyn
Strawberry is my favorite fruity desserts!! Your list has so many recipes that I want to try & many I have tried & just loved!!