Looking for the best strawberry recipes to make this season? You've come to the right place. Fresh strawberries are one of the sweetest signs of summer, and there are so many delicious ways to enjoy them. From breakfast favorites and refreshing drinks to decadent desserts and frozen treats, strawberries add bright flavor, natural sweetness, and beautiful color to every recipe.
If you're wondering what to make with strawberries, we're sharing over 35 of the best strawberry recipes including everything from muffins, smoothies, and fruit salads to pies, cheesecakes, popsicles, and more. Whether you're picking fresh strawberries at a local farm, bringing home a carton from the farmers market, or using frozen berries from your freezer, there's a recipe here for every occasion.
Strawberry season never seems to last long enough, which is why I'm always looking for new ways to use every last berry. This collection includes some of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh strawberries, from breakfast and drinks to desserts and frozen treats. Whether you're planning a summer barbecue, hosting brunch, or simply looking for a little inspiration in the kitchen, these easy strawberry recipes will help you make the most of strawberry season.
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Why You'll Love These Recipes
- Perfect for strawberry season. These recipes are packed with fresh strawberry flavor and make the most of one of summer's most beloved fruits. Whether your berries come from the farmers market, grocery store, or your own garden, they'll shine in these recipes.
- Sweet and versatile. Strawberries work beautifully in everything from breakfast and drinks to salads and desserts. Their sweet, juicy flavor pairs well with chocolate, lemon, cream, vanilla, and countless other ingredients.
- Something for every occasion. Whether you're planning a weekend brunch, summer picnic, birthday celebration, barbecue, or holiday gathering, you'll find a strawberry recipe that fits perfectly.
- Easy to make. Most of our favorite strawberry recipes use simple ingredients and straightforward techniques, making them approachable for beginner bakers and experienced cooks alike.
- Family-friendly favorites. From popsicles and smoothies to pies and cupcakes, these recipes are guaranteed to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Best Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Strawberries and dessert are a match made in heaven. These sweet treats showcase fresh berries in everything from classic pies and cobblers to creamy cheesecakes and no-bake favorites.
Fresh Strawberry Pie
Fresh strawberry pie is a delicious, summer dessert loaded with juicy strawberries and homemade strawberry glaze with no jello, in a flakey pie crust.Â
Strawberry Cobbler
Strawberry Cobbler made with sweet, gooey strawberries and light, fluffy cakey batter is an easy summer dessert to make from scratch with 10 minutes prep.
Strawberry Galette
Easier than pie, this strawberry galette with a buttery flaky crust and a sweet and tart strawberry filling is a beautiful treat to serve this berry season.
Strawberry Shortcake
Classic Strawberry Shortcake is a small, layered cake featuring fluffy crumbly biscuits, a fresh strawberry filling, and homemade whipped cream. It tastes as good as it looks. Plus, it's a lot easier to make than you think!
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is light, smooth, and creamy. This easy mousse cheesecake is made with a cheesecake layer and a strawberry mousse layer.Â
Strawberry Pretzel Salad (Creamy Jello Dessert)
This Strawberry Pretzel Salad features a buttery pretzel crust, creamy filling, and fruity Jello topping - perfect for summer parties and potlucks!
Strawberry Crumb Bars
Strawberry Crumb Bars are sweet, savory, and tart homemade bars made with a layer of jammy strawberries sandwiched between two crumbly pastry layers.
Strawberry Cupcakes
Strawberry Cupcakes are made with real strawberries in both the tender cake batter and the creamy strawberry buttercream frosting. A picture-perfect treat!
Fresh Fruit Tart
This Fresh Fruit Tart is made with a homemade sugar cookie crust, filled with a sweet vanilla custard and topped with fresh seasonal fruit.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate covered strawberries are fancy, decadent, bite-sized treats that are loved by all. They are so simple and easy to make at home.
Strawberry Breakfast Recipes
Start your day with sweet strawberry flavor. These breakfast recipes are perfect for busy mornings, leisurely brunches, or meal prep throughout the week.
Strawberry Overnight Oats
Strawberry Overnight Oats are a healthy, make-ahead breakfast with rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and fresh strawberries. Perfect for busy mornings!
Strawberry Muffins
Strawberry Muffins are tender, fluffy, and delicious! They are golden-brown and crisp outside while moist and cake-like inside and loaded with strawberries.
Strawberry Bread
Strawberry bread is fluffy, soft, and moist, packed with farm-fresh strawberries. Simple, sweet, and delicious, perfect for a summer brunch.
Homemade Pop Tarts
These Homemade Pop Tarts buttery, flaky, and filled with sweet strawberry jam with a pink vanilla glaze on top - a major upgrade on the store-bought kind!
Nutella Crepes
Nutella crepes with berries are sweet and indulgent. These French pancakes are an easy to make blender recipe that will have you craving breakfast all day.
Berry Smoothie Bowl
This Berry Smoothie Bowl is the best way to start the day. It's quick and easy to make, healthy, and packed with nutrients. Customize it with toppings like granola and crunchy pecans!
Frozen Strawberry Treats
When temperatures rise, these cool and refreshing strawberry treats are exactly what you need. They're fruity, refreshing, and perfect for hot summer days.
Strawberry Sorbet
This 3-ingredient Strawberry Sorbet is a refreshing, healthy, vegan, and gluten-free frozen treat to enjoy on a hot day. Plus, no ice cream maker required!Â
Strawberry Popsicles
Homemade strawberry popsicles are healthy, refreshing, and sweet. Made with just 4 ingredients, they're packed with fresh strawberries and no refined sugar.
Strawberries and Cream Popsicles
Homemade Strawberries and Cream Popsicles are healthy and easy to make using just four ingredients including fresh fruit.
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
Homemade strawberry frozen yogurt is a delicious, refreshing, healthy dessert made with 4 simple ingredients, no refined sugar, and in less than 5 minutes.
Strawberry Drinks
Ripe strawberries make some of the most refreshing summer drinks. From smoothies to lemonade, these beverages are bursting with fruity flavor.
Strawberry Lemonade
Homemade strawberry lemonade is refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make. This sparkling summer drink is loaded with fresh strawberries and lemon.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Quick and easy strawberry banana smoothie is the perfect breakfast on the go or refreshing snack. It's fruity, delicious, and packed with nutrients.Â
Strawberry Milk Tea
Refreshing strawberry milk tea with boba tapioca pearls is easy to make at home. Loaded with fresh fruit, homemade bubble tea is better than storebought.Â
Strawberry Salads and Fresh Frut Recipes
Strawberries aren't just for dessert. Their sweet flavor pairs beautifully with greens, fresh fruit, nuts, and cheese in these light and refreshing recipes.
Strawberry Avocado Salad
Loaded with fresh ingredients, strawberry avocado salad with poppy seed dressing is the ultimate summer salad -- light, vibrant, fresh, sweet, and tangy.
Summer Fruit Salad
This Summer Fruit Salad is colorful, delicious, and naturally sweet (no processed sugar!). It's easy to make with fresh fruit tossed in a homemade dressing.
Strawberry Sauces and Spreads
These easy strawberry jams and compotes are a delicious way to preserve fresh berries and enjoy their sweet flavor long after strawberry season ends.
Strawberry Jam (No Pectin)
Quick and easy, homemade Small Batch Strawberry Jam is so simple to make in one pot with just 3 ingredients and no pectin. It's sweet, glossy, and thick.
Strawberry Compote
Strawberry Compote transforms strawberries into jammy, syrupy, sweet preserves that you can use in so many different ways. Make with 3 simple ingredients!
Fresh Strawberry Sauce (3 Ingredient Topping)
This Fresh Strawberry Sauce (3 Ingredient Topping) is quick, sweet, and fruity - perfect for pancakes, cheesecake, and more!
Strawberry Cookies and Sweet Treats
These fun strawberry-inspired treats are perfect for holidays, parties, bake sales, and whenever you're craving something sweet.
Neapolitan Cookies
With their iconic pink, brown, and white stripes, these homemade Neapolitan Cookies are both beautiful and delicious. Made with 3 flavors in one dough!
Baked Jelly Donuts with Strawberry Jam
These melt-in-your-mouth, homemade baked jelly donuts, coated in sugar and filled with sweet strawberry jam, are so soft, fluffy, spongy and airy.Â
Expert Tip
Buy Extra Strawberries
Fresh strawberry season is short, so don't be afraid to buy a little extra while they're at their peak. If you find yourself with more berries than you can use right away, freeze them for smoothies, sorbet, popsicles, jams, sauces, and future baking projects. Frozen strawberries work beautifully in many recipes and are a great way to enjoy the taste of summer all year long.
How to Store Strawberries
How to Store Fresh Strawberries
Store unwashed strawberries in the refrigerator in their original container or in a shallow container lined with paper towels. Wait to wash them until just before using to help extend their freshness.
How to Freeze Strawberries
Wash, dry, and hull the strawberries. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 12 months.
How Long Do Strawberries Last?
Fresh strawberries typically last 3 to 7 days in the refrigerator depending on ripeness. Frozen strawberries can last up to a year when stored properly.
Strawberry Pairing Ideas
- Pair strawberry desserts with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream.
- Serve strawberry muffins, bread, or crepes with coffee, tea, or a latte for breakfast.
- Enjoy strawberry lemonade alongside grilled burgers, sandwiches, or summer salads.
- Add fresh strawberries to yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, or smoothie bowls.
- Serve strawberry pies, cheesecakes, and fruit tarts at summer parties, baby showers, and holiday gatherings.
FAQ
If you have an abundance of strawberries, try making pies, cobblers, jams, compotes, smoothies, popsicles, sorbet, muffins, or fruit salads. Strawberries are incredibly versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory recipes.
Some of the most popular strawberry desserts include strawberry pie, strawberry shortcake, cobbler, galette, cheesecake, cupcakes, and crumb bars. These recipes highlight the sweet, juicy flavor of fresh strawberries and are perfect for summer entertaining.
Yes! Strawberries freeze very well. Wash, hull, and freeze them in a single layer before transferring them to a freezer-safe container. Frozen strawberries are perfect for smoothies, baking, sauces, and frozen desserts.
Strawberries pair wonderfully with chocolate, vanilla, lemon, cream cheese, whipped cream, mint, basil, almonds, and balsamic vinegar. Their sweet flavor makes them one of the most versatile fruits in both desserts and savory dishes.
Overripe strawberries are perfect for smoothies, compote, jam, popsicles, sorbet, sauces, and baked goods. Even if they're too soft for snacking, they're often ideal for cooking and baking.
Yes! Strawberries are naturally low in calories and packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber, and other nutrients. They're a delicious way to add fresh fruit to breakfasts, snacks, desserts, and drinks.
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