Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes 22 Sensational Strawberry Desserts By Janet Taylor McCracken Updated on February 11, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Marcus Nilsson Celebrate the arrival of spring with these gorgeous strawberry desserts, from traditional shortcakes to ombré cakes, or in the form of strawberry ice cream, semifreddo, and strawberry-rhubarb crisp. 01 of 22 Alpha Smoot When strawberries arrive at the market, it's time to celebrate. Head to the kitchen and make one of these beautiful and delicious strawberry desserts. They're suitable for any occasion, from an intimate birthday celebration to a weeknight treat. There's more than one way to dish up the classic dessert that is strawberry shortcake. Maybe you want to start with a traditional Strawberry Shortcake, or perhaps you prefer something like the glorious, large format Strawberry Biscuit Sheet Cake that's shown here? It's just right for any occasion, and we like that it transports well. Another fun take is the Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes, rich vanilla cupcakes have a filling of chopped strawberries and are topped with whipped cream. If frozen treats are more your style, you'll be pleased to know we have some real winners for you. You can't top Martha's Strawberry Ice Cream. It may sound basic, but there's a surprise: Some of the strawberries are soaked in vodka or tequila before being churned into the ice cream. If you don't have an ice cream machine, try making our Strawberry Pistachio Semifreddo, which is frozen in a loaf pan—no churning required. It's elegant enough for special occasion meals but delicious enough that you'll want to enjoy it any night of the week. If you prefer to go dairy-free, try the Strawberry Aperol Sorbet. There are some beautiful baked goods with strawberries, too. For a simple crisp, try this crisp which adds rhubarb to the mix . It would be perfect with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. Serve any leftovers for breakfast with a spoonful of plain yogurt instead. Are you a cake baker? Ombré Strawberry Cake is a stunner. And for any national holiday, our Star Tart is just the thing for dessert. Before you get baking, be sure to pay attention to the berries at the market before you buy. Start by taking a look. The strawberries should be plump and shiny. And don't forget to give them a sniff. If they don't smell deeply of strawberries, pass them by. When you find good strawberries, bring them home and and make a few of these delicious strawberry dessert recipes. 02 of 22 Strawberry-Swirl Bundt Cake Marcus Nilsson 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. View Recipe 03 of 22 Apricot-and-Strawberry Galette Kate Mathis 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. View Recipe 04 of 22 Two-Berry Tart Mike Krautter 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. View Recipe 05 of 22 Strawberry-Cream-Pie Cake Johnny Miller 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. View Recipe 06 of 22 Strawberry Cobbler Mike Krautter 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. View Recipe 07 of 22 Citrus Cornmeal Cake with Wine Roasted Strawberries The Ingalls 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. View Recipe 08 of 22 Filled Fourth of July Strawberries Julia Gartland Individual strawberries are stuffed with sweetened cream cheese and topped with blueberries. Look for large strawberries for the most impactful presentation. View Recipe 09 of 22 Strawberry Crepes Flambé Lennart Weibull 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! View Recipe 10 of 22 Martha's Strawberry Ice Cream Marcus Nilsson 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. View Recipe 11 of 22 Strawberry Gelée with Rose Granita Marcus Nilsson 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. View Recipe 12 of 22 Strawberry Shortcake Stefan Anderson Sometimes nothing beats a classic. Here, perfect biscuits are filled with lemon-scented strawberries and whipped cream. View Recipe 13 of 22 Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp Frederic Lagrange 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. View Recipe 14 of 22 Strawberry Napoleons Marcus Nilsson 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. View Recipe 15 of 22 Star Tart Aaron Dyer 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. View Recipe 16 of 22 Strawberry Oat Bars 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. View Recipe 17 of 22 Strawberry Aperol Sorbet Naho Kubota 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. View Recipe 18 of 22 Ombré Strawberry Cake Mike Krautter 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. View Recipe 19 of 22 Almond Custard Tart with Strawberries Bryan Gardner 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. View Recipe 20 of 22 Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes 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. View Recipe 21 of 22 Strawberry Pistachio Semifreddo 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. View Recipe 22 of 22 Chocolate-Covered Strawberries 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!). View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit