56 Best Strawberry Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dessert
Make the most of strawberry season with these decadent dishes!
Whether you're growing your own strawberries or getting them from your local farmers' market, there's just nothing like a pint of perfectly ripe berries. The sweet red bulbs are about as tasty as it gets for spring and summertime eating. And it turns out that they're good for you as well — double bonus!
Though they're tasty, strawberries don't, unfortunately, have the longest shelf lives. (Here's how to keep the fresh berries as long as possible.) But one way to make them last is to cook with them! We've got dozens of recipes to help you eat through your strawberry haul, from jams and sauces to salads and drinks to pies and— well, even more pies! Bookmark a few of your favorites and try them this strawberry season!
What's your favorite strawberry recipe? Tell us in the comments below!
Strawberry Limeade Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
This simple cake takes the classic strawberry limeade flavor and turns it into an absolute celebration.
Brandied Strawberry Shortcakes with Malted Whipped Cream
We've made a few small changes to this classic summer treat to make it unbelievably tasty.
Watercress and Strawberry Salad
A good salad should have a mix of both flavors and textures. Here, peppery watercress balances against sweet berries, crunchy almonds, and salty cheese, all coated in a light, summery vinaigrette.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
How do you make homemade chocolate-covered strawberries even better? You put them on top of little cupcakes!
Double-Strawberry Pie with Classic Crust
Bursting with strawberry flavor and an almost too-flaky crust, this old-school warm weather recipe is best with peak-season strawberries.
Get the recipe for Double-Strawberry Pie with Classic Crust.
Strawberry-Almond Crumble Pie
This berry-packed pie was inspired by the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival in Louisiana, where they know a thing or two about delicious strawberry recipes. The berry bonanza started as a small-town block party in 1972 and draws upward of 100,000 visitors a year.
Strawberry-Lemon Jam
Give your breakfasts a touch of strawberry sweetness with this quick cooking easy-to-make jam.
Strawberry-Cabernet Barbecue Sauce
Fresh berries make an unbeatable base for an easy homemade BBQ sauce.
Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie
This classic mid-century American dessert is like a reverse lemon meringue pie, with the gluten-free crust made from baked meringue! But the macerated strawberries are what bring it all together.
Campari Sangria
This juicy rosé-based punch is both prettier and tastier with the addition of sliced strawberries.
Strawberry Hand Pies
Strawberry season is also picnic season, and these handheld treats are perfect pack-alongs.
Strawberry Rhubarb Layer Cake
Strawberry rhubarb pie is already a classic combo, but this layer cake takes the—well, you know.
Firecracker Sangria
Dry wine, white grape juice, and a trio of summery berries offer up a real taste explosion.
Strawberry Slab Pie
Floral pie crust cutouts make the prettiest "roof" for a perfect strawberry pie.
Strawberry Scones with Amaretto Glaze
These breakfast pastries are elegant enough for a brunch buffet, and easy enough for a weekend treat.
Chamomile-Mascarpone Tart with Fresh Strawberries
Mascarpone—cream cheese's creamier, richer Italian cousin—turns this simple tart into a true delight.
Mini Strawberry-Rhubarb Galettes
These elegant-yet-rustic single-serving pies are fancy enough for dinner guests, but easy enough to just make whenever you've got a craving.
Grilled Chicken-and-Strawberry Cobb Salad
Fresh strawberries add a sweet and juicy element to this spring salad.
Get the recipe for Grilled Chicken-and-Strawberry Cobb Salad.
Crepes with Strawberries and Lemon Curd
Try this simple way to turn farm stand strawberries into a breakfast to be reckoned with!
Minted Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
Ring in spring with this tart and easy to assemble minty strawberry cobbler.
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