Recipes Ingredients Fruit Strawberry Recipes Our Most Spectacular Strawberry Recipes By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 1, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Marcus Nilsson Everyone's favorite berry, the strawberry is also the first fresh berry to appear in markets, beating out the raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries that all appear later in the year. Peak season for strawberries is April to June, which means these sweet, juicy berries star in many springtime dishes. Strawberry desserts are the ultimate sweet ending to a meal come spring. We love them simply tossed with sugar and served with crème fraîche or paired with an elderberry cream for something a little more unexpected. Of course, there's the classic strawberry shortcake—it's a stellar dessert for just about any type of celebration, whether it's a family birthday or a Friday night. Riffing on shortcake, we also have a fun recipe for Strawberry-Shortcake Sundaes. And for the frozen treat purists among us, there's nothing quite as refreshing as Strawberry Ice Cream made using ripe, seasonal berries. Strawberries, of course, go beyond dessert. You can start the day with a Strawberry-Grapefruit Smoothie or a simple strawberry muffin. You can even spread our easiest-ever strawberry jam on your toast (it takes just 10 minutes to make!). What about cocktails? Enjoy strawberries in a colorful daiquiri or a refreshing spritz. When shopping for strawberries, look for bright red berries that do not have any white or green around the stem. Be sure to sniff (the strawberries should be fragrant!) and to touch (you'll want to find berries that are plump, with no soft spots). If you are going to use the berries the same day, it's best not to refrigerate them. Otherwise we recommend laying the berries flat on a paper-towel-lined plate and refrigerating for up to two days. Do not rinse or hull the strawberries until you are ready to use them. Ready to start cooking with berries? Enjoy your favorites all season long with these spectacular strawberry recipes. 01 of 22 Strawberry Slushie Con Poulos Strawberries are already packed with vitamin C, but we up the health factor (and the vitamin count) in this easy three-ingredient drink by adding lemon juice and agave for extra sweetness. It's a super-refreshing, dairy-free beverage. View Recipe 02 of 22 Vanilla Sponge Cake with Strawberry-Meringue Buttercream Ngoc Minh Ngo A whopping three pounds of strawberries are called for in this showstopping cake—they're sandwiched between the layers, cooked down and added to the frosting, and used to crown the top. View Recipe 03 of 22 Roasted Strawberries Johnny Miller A touch of honey and a low oven temperature transform overripe strawberries into a delectable syrupy topping. Try them on everything from ice cream and yogurt to biscuits and pancakes. View Recipe 04 of 22 Strawberry Salsa Con Poulos Grab the tortilla chips and try this fruity four-ingredient salsa in place of your usual tomato version. Red onion and jalapeño take strawberries into savory territory. View Recipe 05 of 22 Tartlets with Yogurt Pastry Cream and Strawberries Christopher Testani Pastry cream lightened up with yogurt and whipped cream is paired with store-bought puff pastry and strawberries macerated with sugar and lemon juice in this company-worthy dessert. View Recipe 06 of 22 Strawberry Shortcake With Basil Katie Quinn Davies Here's a sophisticated take on a classic dessert. For this strawberry shortcake, basil leaves are simmered in heavy cream to add a subtle perfume to the whipped cream filling. Bake one large shortcake (or eight smaller ones, if you prefer) and top with sweetened strawberries, small basil leaves, and the basil whipped cream. View Recipe 07 of 22 Strawberry Spinach Salad Mike Krautter A simple, harmonious salad of strawberries, baby spinach, and feta in a white-balsamic vinaigrette. Toasted almonds and sesame seeds add a rich crunch. View Recipe 08 of 22 Quick Strawberry Jam Strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice are all you need to make this easy strawberry refrigerator jam that cooks in just 10 minutes. Spread the jam on toast or biscuits, or use as filling for a layer cake. View Recipe 09 of 22 Strawberry-Cucumber Gin-Elderflower Spritz William Abranowicz A light, fragrant spritz that's also make-ahead, just the thing for summer entertaining. The combination of strawberries, cucumber, and gin is magical. View Recipe 10 of 22 Strawberry-Shortcake Sundaes Marcus Nilsson Transform the classic summer dessert into a knockout sundae by layering vanilla ice cream swirled with homemade strawberry sauce, fresh strawberries macerated with sugar and lemon juice, store-bought pound cake, and freshly whipped cream. View Recipe 11 of 22 Strawberry–Goat Cheese Tartine Con Poulos Here's a strawberry power breakfast: Roast the berries with maple syrup and olive oil and spread on top of goat cheese on your favorite toasted bread. We hear this also makes a wonderful afternoon snack. View Recipe 12 of 22 Strawberry-Passion Fruit Pavlova Jonathan Lovekin Crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and heaped with whipped cream and fresh fruit, this classic meringue dessert is a lively study in textures. View Recipe 13 of 22 Strawberry-Grapefruit Smoothie Fresh ginger adds a pleasant kick to this refreshing, good-for-you vegan smoothie. It's packed with grapefruit, strawberries, and Honeycrisp apple. Also check out our Strawberry-Coconut Smoothie. View Recipe 14 of 22 Rhubarb-Strawberry Lattice Pie Con Poulos Strawberries mellow out the sharp edges of rhubarb in this classic spring pie. View Recipe 15 of 22 Waffle-and-Strawberry Trifle Johnny Miller You can make this out-of-the-ordinary dessert with frozen waffles to save time, but be sure to whip up your own creamy pudding. The rich flavor and silky texture are worth the extra effort. Seeking a more traditional waffle setup? Look no further than our Whole-Grain Waffles with Sliced Strawberries and Yogurt. View Recipe 16 of 22 Strawberries with Créme Fraîche and Sugar Jonathan Lovekin This is one of the world's great finger foods. The three ingredients are are thick crème fraîche, confectioners' sugar, and the most fragrant, perfectly ripe strawberries you can find. Dip, sprinkle, and eat to your heart's content. Want something equally simple? Try bathing them in a syrup made with vanilla extract, lemon zest, and black peppercorns in our Strawberries with Vanilla Syrup recipe. View Recipe 17 of 22 Whole-Grain Strawberry-Cherry Crisp Lennart Weibull We like this crisp for breakfast as well as dessert. Whole-wheat flour adds an earthiness to the crunchy oat-and-coconut topping which is scattered over lightly sugared strawberries and cherries and baked. View Recipe 18 of 22 Strawberry Cobbler Mike Krautter Teaming strawberries with a buttery biscuit topping is always a good idea. Serve warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of cream or a scoop of ice cream. View Recipe 19 of 22 Strawberry Daiquiri Mike Krautter To make this irresistibly fruity twist on the classic daiquiri, simply blend fresh lime juice, strawberries, white rum, a touch of sugar, and ice cubes. View Recipe 20 of 22 Fig and Strawberry Tart Rich hazelnut-Armagnac filling in a buttery pastry crust forms the base of this elegant tart. Arrange halved fresh figs and strawberries on top and bake until the fruit is caramelized and sweet. View Recipe 21 of 22 Strawberry Ice Cream Eight egg yolks plus equal parts skim milk and heavy cream make this fresh strawberry ice cream deliciously rich. You will need an ice-cream maker to prepare this recipe. View Recipe 22 of 22 Strawberry Muffins Fold mashed strawberries into these cinnamon-kissed muffins that get their tender crumb from buttermilk and oil. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit