Fresh + Sweet Strawberry Desserts

An easy collection of strawberry desserts, including shortcake, bars, cakes, and no-bake treats made with fresh berries.

Here in the Midwest, strawberry season is a lot like peony season. It’s highly anticipated and never lasts quite long enough. While nothing compares to homegrown berries, grocery store strawberries are especially good right now, which makes this a great time for simple strawberry desserts. This collection includes mostly sweet treats, along with a muffin and scone recipe, all focused on making the most of fresh strawberries while they’re at their best.

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How To Clean and Store Strawberries

• Begin by adding cool water to a clean kitchen sink or a large bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the water. Adjust the amount depending on how many strawberries you have.
• Add the strawberries and gently swish them around.
• Let the strawberries soak for 10 minutes.
• Rinse well, then drain on a clean towel and allow them to dry completely.
• Store in the refrigerator. This fruit keeper works well and helps keep berries fresh for several days.

Why You’ll Love These Recipes

From classic favorites like strawberry shortcake to easy bars and simple cakes, these recipes focus on letting fresh strawberries shine. Each one is straightforward, familiar, and easy to fit into everyday baking or casual gatherings.

Strawberry Cake

This strawberry cake is baked in a skillet with fresh strawberries and soft cream cheese. A simple dessert that’s easy to make and easy to share.

Strawberry Scones

Strawberry scones are soft pastries filled with fresh strawberries and finished with a light powdered sugar glaze. They’re especially nice served warm from the oven.

Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits

Strawberry shortcake combines tender biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream for a simple, classic dessert that never disappoints.

Strawberry Muffins

These strawberry muffins are simple and familiar, with fresh strawberries folded into a soft, lightly sweet batter.

Strawberry Bars

Strawberry bars have a buttery base and plenty of fresh strawberries, making them easy to slice and serve for casual gatherings or everyday treats.

Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

These strawberry no bake cheesecake parfaits are layered with a creamy filling, graham cracker crumbs, and fresh strawberries. An easy dessert that looks special without much effort.

Strawberry Crisp

This strawberry crisp pairs sliced berries with a simple, crunchy topping. It’s easy to make and especially good served warm.

Strawberry Bread

This strawberry bread recipe has a fresh berry flavor and bakes up beautifully golden. Ripe strawberries work best, and dicing them small helps distribute the fruit evenly.

Strawberry Butter

This strawberry butter recipe combines fresh fruit and sweet, creamy butter. Spread it on toast or homemade English muffin bread for the perfect breakfast.

Strawberry Icebox Cake

This strawberry icebox cake is one of the easiest strawberry desserts to make, using graham crackers, whipped topping, and strawberry jam or preserves.

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