Our strawberry dessert recipes are some of the best ways to use fresh, ripe strawberries when they are in season! There is a treat here for everyone from cookies to scones to pies, and we are sure you will find them all “berry” delicious!
Best Time of Year for Strawberries
While you can find fresh strawberries year round at most grocery stores, peak strawberry season in most parts of the country is typically from April through late June or early July. And what better way to celebrate the return of this ruby red favorite than by using them in some of our favorite strawberry recipes?
Here in Northern California we get really excited for Spring to arrive because that means fresh strawberries at all the local U-pick farms. If you have any local farmer’s markets or U-pick farms I highly suggest going there for a flat of fresh strawberries while they are at their juiciest state. Nothing beats a freshly picked, ripe, juicy strawberry! They taste so much better!
If you don’t have access to fresh strawberries, don’t fear because there is luckily an abundance of frozen strawberries widely found in stores. Many of these recipes can be made using frozen strawberries if you find yourself in a bind and can’t get your hands on some fresh strawberries.
Don’t know what to make with all of those fresh strawberries? Take a look at the recipes below and try some of our reader favorites like the Award Winning Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes, or our Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream.
If you have never made donuts before these baked donuts are a great place to start! They’re quick and easy (no frying!) and the fresh strawberry glaze is so good you might find yourself wanting to drink it. Don’t forget the little bits of fresh strawberries scattered throughout the delicious dough!
Indulge in this fresh strawberry pie with fresh strawberries all nestled into a flaky, perfect crust. It’s entirely made from scratch which makes it taste as fresh as can be and utterly delightful. It’s truly that quintessential summer pie.
These cookies are perfect for holidays, or a baby shower, or a bridal shower, or anytime really. Using only 6 simple ingredients (including a cake mix!) you basically feel like you’re cheating and can’t believe it’s so easy making a cookie full of so much flavor and just plain fun.
Do you want a showstopper cake that tastes as good as it looks? This cake with homemade strawberry puree and fresh strawberry buttercream is a great cake for beginners and experts because it will always look and taste amazing with minimal effort!
The best ice cream is one that is made from scratch using fresh ingredients. Wouldn’t you agree? No fake or artificial anything in this strawberry ice cream. Just real strawberry flavor and fresh cream for a classic flavor that everyone loves.
I love making this dessert for a gathering or get together because it looks so pretty plated with the delicious strawberry topping and freshly whipped whip cream. One nice thing about this cake is it can be very hands off. It’s an easy and quick dessert to make and then you can let people add their own toppings so all you have to do is bring the cake and toppings! Let everyone else do the rest!
I know these are synonymous with Valentine’s day or Mother’s day but Chocolate Covered Strawberries really should be enjoyed way more than that! They are so easy to make, much cheaper than buying in stores, and always look amazing. And bonus, this is an easy one for kids and friends to make together!
This Strawberry Cupcake is one I actually crave all the time. I LOVE the fresh strawberries in the cake batter which makes the most unbelievable soft, moist cake. You can find fresh strawberries in every bite! Pair it with the most creamy buttercream frosting flavored with real strawberry and this is an absolute dream cupcake.
It’s no secret that I love pie. I mean I have over 60 pie recipes. But this one. This one might top it all for me. There is absolute delight eating this award winning tart rhubarb and juicy sweet strawberry pie with my most buttery, flaky crust that tops any crust you have ever had. I give you all the tips and tricks for making this pie absolute perfection.
Do you have extra lemons? Overabundance of strawberries? Match made in heaven. Quickly whip up this Strawberry Lemonade that will bring your outdoor BBQ up a notch and will impress even the most unlikely of critics. Easily adjust to your level of sweetness for the perfect beverage for all to enjoy.
Scones sometimes have a bad rap of being hard or difficult to make. But really they couldn’t be more easy. They don’t have to look perfect, they are very customizable, there is no waiting for dough to rise, and you cover it with a buttery vanilla glaze which means these are bound to be delicious no matter what. With a few simple steps, you will have fresh strawberry scones that are irresistible and will rival any coffee shop bakery.
Sometimes it is nice to have a good go-to frosting recipe that is reliable and guaranteed to be delicious. I have perfectly measured out all the ingredients for this homemade strawberry frosting using fresh, real strawberries to make a standout frosting recipe perfect for a variety of desserts. The ratio of ingredients makes it ideal for piping as well!
Let’s put a fun twist on the classic Rice Krispie treat. Adding freeze dried strawberries that you can find year round makes this treat an easy way to get that delicious strawberry flavor any time you want!
I love anything with a strawberry rhubarb combo and these bars are no exception. I also love anything with oats so these Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars are a no brainer. Every layer of this bar comes together to form a perfect blend of tart and sweet and buttery and soft. Use fresh or frozen strawberries for an easy dessert or snack that will be a crowd pleaser everywhere you go.
Why have just normal Coffee Cake when you can add a layer of fresh strawberry rhubarb. This sweet tart layer is a nice balance to the buttery brown sugar crumb topping and the perfectly moist cake. Perfect for brunch!
