77 Strawberry Recipes for Baking, Cooking, and Shaking Up Cocktails
Strawberry recipes are a breath of fresh air. You tried to get excited about ramps, and spring's first green garlic. Maybe you actually thrill at the sight (and flavor) of asparagus. But the arrival of sweet strawberries means summer is really, truly coming. And you're gonna need recipes: for the best shortcake, yes, but also for strawberry galettes and crisps and smoothies and compotes, tangy, berry-laden cocktails and cake fillings and frozen treats. Below, find 77 of our best strawberry recipes to get you started.
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Strawberry-Granola Crisp
Is it a breakfast dish? Dessert? This strawberry recipe can go both ways. The oat topping channels granola with olive oil, almonds, and maple syrup, while the filling is barely sweetened, instead taking advantage of in-season berries.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich2/77
Mini Strawberry Eton Mess
A classic British dessert made of whipped cream, store-bought meringues, and fruit, this recipe is as easy to make as it is impressive. The meringues will soften as they sit, giving just the right amount of texture.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kate Buckens3/77
Strawberry Smoothie
A splash of vanilla and honey give this everyday smoothie just the right amount of sweetness.
- Photo by Alex Lau4/77
Corn Waffles With Strawberry Syrup
Stir the last few kernels of fresh corn into these sweet-and-savory waffles. If you don't have fresh strawberries on hand, you can also make this recipe with frozen berries.
- Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou5/77
Any Berry Galette
This rustic but elegant dessert is truly easy to make: Just plop the berries (scented with lemon zest and thickened with cornstarch) in the center of your rolled-out dough, fold edges up and over the fruit, and brush on a little cream. Once it's in the oven, your whole house will smell amazing.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kate Buckens6/77
Herb-Infused Lemon-Strawberry Loaf
Fresh herbs—like rosemary, thyme, or fresh bay leaves—infuse this buttery cake with a floral flavor that beautifully complements the strawberry and lemon.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova7/77
Big-Batch Strawberry Compote
Use this fruit compote to fill pastries, spoon over ice cream, or mix into smoothies.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova8/77
Retro Strawberries-and-Cream Pretzel Tart
Salad, tart, pie—whatever you want to call this creamy strawberry treat, it's a throwback worth revisiting.
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Strawberry-Cucumber Salad With Lemon Cream
Strawberries and cream...and cardamom. The cooling spice and cucumbers make this salad extra refreshing.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Rhoda Boone11/77
Buttermilk Pancakes with Roasted Strawberries
Dress up your pancakes with caramelized strawberries and crunchy almonds and you'll never look back.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks12/77
Easy Fruit Tart With Pecan Cookie Crust
Here, lemon curd-spiked whipped cream fills an easy press-in crust. Sprinkle berries on top for a simple finishing touch, or arrange sliced fruit in a rose-like pattern for a stunning presentation.
- Photo by Andrew Thomas Lee13/77
Strawberry Honey Balsamic With Black Pepper Ice Cream
This recipe from Salt & Straw takes sweet, rich strawberry ice cream up a notch—honey balsamic vinegar adds some tang and finely ground black pepper brings a little spice. If you're into savory spices in desserts, this is a must-try.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell14/77
Strawberry Shortcake With Thyme and Whipped Cream
This summery, thyme-scented layer cake is easier to pull off than it looks. The genoise-style sponge is made with melted butter for a tender, flavorful base, and sour cream adds brightness to the whipped-cream filling.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Heather Greene, Food Styling by Alison Attenborough15/77
Coconut-Strawberry Ice Cream Pie
It’s pie without baking and an ice cream sundae without the fuss (not to mention the salted coconut crust). We call that a win-win-win.
- Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone16/77
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Smoothie
The flavors of a strawberry rhubarb crumble mingle in this satisfying smoothie, which is thickened by uncooked oats.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop and Food Styling by Ali Nardi17/77
Strawberry Rhubarb Compote With Matzo Streusel Topping
If you can't find matzo cake meal, grind batches of regular matzo meal in a clean electric coffee/spice grinder until it has the consistency of flour.
- Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich18/77
Strawberry-Rhubarb Galette with Buckwheat Crust
Galettes were invented to make amateur bakers feel like pros. The less perfect they are, the cooler they look. No trimming, no tucking, no crimping, no venting, and no soggy bottom. They're also versatile: You can make a version of this year-round with the same amount of peak-season fruit.
- Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott19/77
Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Rhubarb-Strawberry Jelly
The slight tang of this dessert is complemented by the sweet and sour flavor of the vibrant topping. Because the panna cotta can be made so far in advance, it's an ideal choice for an evening when you just want to relax.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson20/77
Slippery When Wet
If you have a bottle of gin on hand, everything else you need for this drink is probably already in your fridge. This fragrant and refreshing drink has a secret ingredient: a dollop of unsweetened Greek yogurt, which gives the cocktail a tangy flavor and subtly creamy texture.
- Photo by Linda Xiao, Food Styling by Sue Li21/77
BA's Best Strawberry Shortcake
Layer cooled strawberry compote with fresh, sugared strawberries, a fluffy sweet-cream biscuit, and a veritable cloud of whipped cream for spring’s ultimate dessert.
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Strawberry and Watercress Salad
When you've had enough sweet strawberry recipes, why not go savory? We paired peppery watercress with bright rhubarb and sweet berries in this go-to salad.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich23/77
Strawberry-Rose Agua Fresca
The delicate flavor of rosewater brings out the floral side of fresh strawberries in this cooling, rosy drink.
- Photo by Romulo Yanes24/77
Perfect No-Cook Strawberry Ice Cream
This ice cream forgoes eggs, which can mask the flavor of fresh berries. The result is an intensely-flavored dessert, so make sure you're getting the best berries you can find. (Our strawberry buying guide can help.)
- Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott25/77
Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad With Mint and Hazelnuts
This fresh take on fruit salad combines spring's favorite sweet-and-sour duo, plus hazelnuts and mint to round things out.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Anna Stockwell26/77
Flourless Pistachio Cake with Strawberry Meringue
Make this stunning flourless pink and green cake for Passover or to end any and every spring celebration.
- Photo by Andrew Purcell, Prop Styling by Paige Hicks, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell27/77
Easter Egg Cake With Strawberry Frosting
This cake tastes like a strawberry malted milkshake. The white chocolate nest? That just makes it irresistible.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, prop styling by Brian Heiser, food styling by Rhoda Boone28/77
Coconut Milk Custard With Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote
End your meal with this creamy, coconut milk custard topped with a sweet-tart fruit compote and crunchy pistachios.
- Marcus Nilsson29/77
Roasted Strawberry–Buttermilk Sherbet
For the record: Sherbets may contain some dairy, unlike sorbets, which do not.
- Peter Frank Edwards30/77
Strawberry-Almond Cornmeal Cake
Equal parts fruit crumble and coffee cake, this not-too-sweet dessert starts out bright pink but bakes to a toasty golden brown.
- Photo by Paul H. Christian, Food Styling by Michele Figliuolo31/77
Strawberry, Grapefruit, and Chamomile Brunch Punch
This summery, bright punch is no wilting flower, thanks to a proper dose of bourbon.
- Photo by Tara Donne, prop and food styling by Ali Nardi32/77
Strawberry Buckwheat Bars
Fresh berries—combined with a jar of preserves—give these bar cookies a jammy center with ruby-red, candy-like edges.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton33/77
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
These ice cream truck treats pack a double dose of berry flavor: strawberry ice cream on the inside, freeze-dried strawberries on the outside.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi34/77
Coeur à la Crème with Roasted Strawberry Sauce
Coeur à la crème (cream heart) is a classic French dessert traditionally served with strawberries.
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Quick-Pickled Strawberries
After you finish pickling the strawberries, hang on to the brine, which can be used in place of mild vinegars.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich36/77
Matcha-Dipped Strawberries
Matcha and sesame seeds take these strawberries to a place chocolate-dipped berries only dream of. You won't stop at just one.
- David Cicconi37/77
Strawberries in Sambuca
"Strawberries and Sambuca are such a wonderful combination," says author Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez. "Add a little vanilla in there and you can't go wrong. And it's beautiful, too." We totally agree.
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Neo-Neapolitan Bombe
This retro dessert looks harder to make than it is, which is the whole point.
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Roasted Strawberry Danish
If you have English muffins, cream cheese, and strawberries, you can make these faux danish breakfast treats in a snap!
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Oven-Dried Strawberries
Make a batch of these dried berries if you have a stash that's about to go bad and then throw them into tarts, on ice cream, or into arugula salads. They're chewy—a bit softer than a dried apricot—with a plump, juicy consistency.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova41/77
Frosé (Frozen Rosé) Ice Pops
Celebrate warm, sunny days with these cooling pops, best enjoyed in a backyard or on a front stoop.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone42/77
Mixed Berry Pie Bars
A bright berry filling and a buttery flaky crust make this hand-held pie totally irresistible.
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Frozen Peaches With Strawberries and Mint
Poached frozen peaches eat like fruit-shaped sorbet and look like a three-dimensional sunset.
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Roasted Strawberry Trifles With Lemon Cream
Roasting strawberries intensifies their natural sweetness rendering them perfect for layering with tart lemon cream and nutty brown sugar–basil crumble.
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Strawberry Vinegar
Vinegar and strawberries become best friends in this flavorful infusion.
- Christina Holmes46/77
Sweet and Sour Strawberry Semifreddo With Black Sesame
You don't need an ice-cream maker to serve cool, creamy scoops. All you need is a bowl to make semifreddo happen.
- Marcus Nilsson47/77
Strawberry, Pomegranate, and Rose Petal Mess
Use store-bought meringues and skip the first step, if you prefer.
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Strawberry-Ginger Lemonade
Make a big batch of Lemon-Ginger Brew and store it in the fridge so you can stir up this refreshing, summery drink every time you get thirsty.
- Peden and Munk Taylor and Jen49/77
Strawberry-Basil Shortcakes
We love the combination of gently cooked and raw strawberries in this not-too-sweet version of the classic strawberry dessert.
- Kimberley Hasselbrink50/77
Grilled Halloumi With Strawberries And Herbs
Halloumi is the magical cheese you can sear or grill. Dress with strawberries and eat it as possible after it comes out of the pan.
- Photo by Kimberley Hasselbrink51/77
Summer Berry-Coconut Milk Ice Pops
The jammy mash-up of berries with coconut milk and cardamom makes these irresistible pops just rich enough.
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Pickled Feta and Cerignola Olives With Strawberries
Briny feta is pickled, then tossed with plump olives and strawberries for a bright, juicy salad. Since the feta needs five days to cure in the fridge, this is a great make-ahead dish.
- Dan Monick53/77
Strawberry Lemonade Smash
It goes without saying, but the sweeter and riper your strawberries, the better this spiked slushie will taste (and look).
- Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott54/77
Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Cookies
This ambitious Mallomars-inspired recipe is a project: Make the (wheat-free!) cookie base and top with strawberry-flavored marshmallow on day one; enrobe in chocolate on day two.
- Photo by David Malosh55/77
Giant Meringue (Pavlova Gigantata)
A perfect meringue dessert, with its fissures and epic swirls, also presents a beautiful landscape for garnishes. If you were able to shrink yourself to approximately one inch tall, this dessert would be the gnarliest surf breaks frozen in time.
- Lisa Hubbard56/77
Lemon and White Chocolate Mousse Parfaits With Strawberries
Tangy lemon curd and a white chocolate ganache are each folded with whipped cream to form airy mousses. They're layered here with pretty sliced strawberries, but any berry or soft ripe fruit will work.
- Leigh Beisch57/77
Balsamic-Strawberry Pops
A little balsamic vinegar and a few grinds of black pepper bring out the sweetness of ripe strawberries.
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Strawberry Mascarpone Tart With Port Glaze
This strawberry tart looks fancy, but it's truly easy to assemble. The no-bake filling is topped with fresh strawberries in a rich port glaze.
- Kate Mathis59/77
Strawberry Rum Float
Quick and easy homemade strawberry syrup melds with creamy vanilla ice cream when fizzled with club soda.
- Tara Donne60/77
Red, White, and Blueberry Pie
A pile of red and blue berries tops off a cloud of white whipped cream in this blueberry-filled bit of glory.
- David Japy61/77
Strawberry-Elderflower Cake
It's airy, light, and sweet, but this delicate cake gets pucker and punch from vinegar in both the icing and the filling.
- Levi Brown62/77
Cheesecake Ice Cream With Strawberry Sauce
The only thing better than a favorite dessert is two faves in one.
- Sang An63/77
Peach-Berry Sangria
On a really hot day, freeze fruit for an hour or two prior to serving—it acts like sweet ice cubes.
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Strawberry-Pistachio Crumble Pie
A pistachio-oat crumble, perfumed with fragrant, floral cardamom adds interest to this juicy strawberry pie from Sister Pie in Detroit.
- Frankie Frankeny65/77
Strawberry Pazzo Cake with Herbed Crème Fraîche
This dessert—while easy to make—is a cut above a standard strawberry shortcake. The cake batter is very forgiving and comes out well when baked on your grill or in your oven.
- Chris Gentile66/77
Simple Strawberry Dulce de Leche Shortbread Tart
Inspired by South American alfajores, those addictive buttery sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche, this recipe starts with one big, flat cookie base spread with dulce de leche and topped with a soft pillow of whipped cream for freshly sliced strawberries.
- Randy Harris67/77
Strawberries with Chamomile Cream
Berries get a subtle herbal note from tea-infused whipped cream.
- Ditte Isager68/77
Strawberry Jam
Adding grated apple, a pectin-packed fruit, naturally jells the jam and gives it a pleasant tartness.
- Chris Gentile69/77
Strawberry-Hibiscus Granita
Want the fluffiest ice? Scrape the frozen mixture with a fork every 30 minutes to create smaller crystals.
- Photo by Con Poulos70/77
Spiked Strawberry Lemon Spritzer
Muddled strawberries add sweetness to this sparkling sipper.
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Slow-Cooker Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler
With this juicy, flavorful dessert (slightly spicy from the peppercorns), you get the best of all worlds: the fruit cooks slowly and develops complex flavors in the slow cooker, the lemony drop biscuits turn golden in the oven, and the juices reduce on the stovetop into a thick sauce that blankets the fruit.
- Clay McLachlan72/77
Thiebaud Pink Cake
The Thiebaud Pink Cake gets its signature color from strawberry syrup that's been cooked down and added to the buttercream. The pastry chef who developed the recipe tops the frosted cake with either a red buttercream dot or a big, ripe raspberry if they're in season.
- Gentl & Hyers73/77
Strawberry, Lemon and Basil
At San Francisco's Contigo, chef Brett Emerson created this muddled soda to showcase small, sweet strawberries.
- Patricia Heal74/77
Strawberry Shortcakes with Balsamic and Black Pepper Syrup
All-American strawberry shortcake goes modern with a hit of balsamic vinegar and a dash of black pepper. Making the biscuits square instead of round is quicker and easier than using a biscuit cutter. Plus, you won't have to re-roll the dough, which can make the biscuits tough.
- Hirschmeier and Hamilton75/77
Strawberry Conserve
Halved fresh strawberries are softened into a tender, sweet topping that can be used on anything from cured meats to ice cream.
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Watermelon Chia Smoothie
Watermelon and strawberries are better together. Fresh mint gives this smoothie that je ne sais quoi that you might not be able to pinpoint right away, but which makes the flavor a total standout.
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Almond and Jam Tart
Homemade strawberry jam and almonds top off this gluten-free tart, which is one of our favorite easy strawberry recipes.
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