22 Sensational Strawberry Desserts

A bundt cake is a classic for a reason. This recipe is a riff on traditional strawberry shortcake and is made with freeze-dried strawberries. 

This delicious strawberry-filled dessert gets a welcome tang from apricots. The crust is a classic pâte brisée while the inside is full of frangipane and fruit.

Double the berry, double the delicious. Juicy strawberries and raspberries are combined with vanilla pastry cream, which sits atop a buttery, flaky crust for a delicious dessert.

A labor of love, this strawberry-cream-pie cake is a showstopping dessert. It features pâte brisée and loads of strawberries and cream, as its name suggests. 

Few things are as delicious as a fresh strawberry cobbler during the summertime. No one will guess that this dessert only requires 20 minutes of prep.

Rather than make individual shortcakes, try this tempting cake which gets added texture from the addition of cornmeal, and flavor from both orange and tangerine zest. And the strawberries? Their flavor is intensified by roasting.

Individual strawberries are stuffed with sweetened cream cheese and topped with blueberries. Look for large strawberries for the most impactful presentation.

When strawberries are in season, it's time to skip the oranges in this classic French dessert and go with everyones favorite berry. Rum fills in for the traditional brandy—be sure to step back when you light it on fire!

In Martha's decadent strawberry ice cream recipe, half of the strawberries are puréed into the ice cream base while the other half get macerated in vodka or silver tequila. The soaked strawberries are added to the ice cream when it's just about churning for a sweet surprise.

Once you make your own gelatin made with fresh strawberries, you will never go back to the stuff in a box. Topped with a granita that's also made with strawberries (and rosé) and with sliced fresh strawberries, this is dessert is a triple strawberry hit.

Sometimes nothing beats a classic. Here, perfect biscuits are filled with lemon-scented strawberries and whipped cream.

Strawberries and rhubarb are a match made in heaven. Top with the crispy oat topping, pop in the oven, and dessert is on the table in about an hour.

Purchased puff pastry saves the day—and lots of time—in this impressive dessert. If you can find it, use a puff pastry made with butter for extra-flavorful results.

If you've been looking for the perfect dessert for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, look no further. Have fun making your own personal star pattern on top of the tart.

When it's too hot to turn on the oven (or you need a dessert in just about 15 minutes), try these no-bake bars. They would also be great for breakfast.

With its slightly bitter edge, the Italian aperitif Aperol balances the sweet strawberries in this frosty dessert. Serve on its own, or scoop into a flute or coupe glass and top with Champagne.

This is a cake decorator's dream cake and a strawberry lovers delight. It's made of several layers—all colored with deepening shades of pink, and decorated with Swiss Meringue frosting.

Strawberries finish this dairy-free dessert that has a creamy custard filling and a crust that gets a little added crunch from old-fashioned oats. Be sure to check the label on the almond milk to make sure it's unsweetened.

These vanilla cupcakes have a fun surprise inside. Scoop out a bit of the center of each baked cupcake, fill with jam-coated chopped strawberries, and top with whipped cream.

If you love frozen treats but don't have an ice cream machine, this elegant dessert is for you. The ingredients are the same, but all you need to do is let these layers of strawberry and pistachio whipped cream freeze for about 12 hours; no special equipment needed.

What could be easier or more delightful than this three-ingredient dessert? Ripe strawberries, semisweet chocolate, and chopped pistachios make a tempting treat in just over 30 minutes (most of that time is waiting for the chocolate to set!).