Essential Fresh Strawberry Recipes You'll Love

Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

This easy make ahead potluck party dessert is loaded with fresh strawberries and strawberry-flavored Jello.

Strawberry Jello Pretzel Dessert

Cool and creamy strawberry pretzel salad is the classic summer torte you've had at many church potlucks and backyard parties. Made with a salty pretzel crust and topped with a sweet layer of cream cheese and refreshing strawberry flavored Jell-O and fresh strawberries, this dessert is always a hit at a picnic.

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Strawberry Bruschetta

Diced fresh strawberries, fresh basil, and crispy homemade crostini. This could be an appetizer, but I call it a summery dinner for sure.

Strawberry Bruschetta

This easy party appetizer recipe is perfect for strawberry season. You can have an elegant apptizer in just minutes!

5 from 1 vote

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Strawberry Freezer Jam

There are a million uses for homemade strawberry freezer jam, to name just a few:

• Drizzle on pancakes
• Spread on toast
• Stir into waffle batter
• Use as a cake filling
• Spread on a biscuit

Strawberry Freezer Jam

This easy strawberry freezer jam is perfect for beginners or kids to make during peak strawberry season.

5 from 1 vote

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

I make this stunning fresh strawberry tart as a show-stopping 4th of July dessert or Memorial Day dessert but it would look right at home on your party table all season long.

Red White and Blue Strawberry Tart

This festive fresh fruit tart is picture perfect for a patriotic summer holiday! Fresh strawberries and blueberries from the farmer's market tops a sweet and creamy custard base in a cookie crust.

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Strawberry Cream Pie

This make ahead strawberry cream pie is an excellent 4th of July dessert or Memorial Day dessert, too. I think it makes an excellent family dinner dessert during the summer.

Strawberry Cream Pie

Sweet strawberry cream pie is an easy no bake dessert that uses fresh strawberries and cream cheese. The longer chill time makes this an amazing make ahead dessert to serve at a party.

5 from 1 vote

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Strawberry Mango Salsa

I first tasted this fresh strawberry mango salsa at a book club party and it has been a favorite ever since. Don't forget the cinnamon pita chips.

Strawberry Mango Salsa

This sweet and simple strawberry mango salsa will be the hit of the party! Serve it with cinnamon pita chips for an easy appetizer to bring to the next celebration.

5 from 1 vote

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Classic Strawberry Shortcake

The strawberry dessert your grandma probably made, this is such an easy recipe and it is a classic for a reason.

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

This classic strawberry shortcake is just like the one grandma used to bake. A slightly sweetened shortcake biscuit is filled with fresh strawberries and sugar and topped with whipped cream. An essential summer dessert during strawberry season!

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Strawberry Lemonade

If you've only ever tried store bought strawberry lemonade, you need to try making it from scratch this year.

Strawberry Lemonade

This easy strawberry lemonade recipe is perfect for kids to make for a lemonade stand. Pair this sweet pink lemonade variation with a pitcher of classic lemonade for a fun variety!

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Strawberry Sauce

Easy strawberry sauce can be drizzled over a plain cheesecake or a chocolate flourless torte for instant strawberry deliciousness.

Strawberry Sauce

Easy strawberry sauce for cheesecake, pancakes, ice cream, and more! This delicious fresh strawberry recipe is the perfect way to use up the sweet berries of the season. Freeze a batch so you can use it all year long.

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Strawberry Vinaigrette

Chop up a rainbow of fresh veggies and fruits for the most delicious chicken salad you've ever had. Drizzle this fresh strawberry vinaigrette over the top.

Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette

This thick and creamy strawberry vinaigrette is the perfect salad dressing for a chicken and fruit salad.

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Strawberry Granola Parfaits

Pile up your favorite yogurt and my crispy homemade granola and just add a handful of chopped fresh strawberries for a healthy breakfast you'll turn to again and again.

Homemade Granola

This deliciously crispy homemade granola has hints of cinnamon and vanilla, crunchy almonds, and chewy raisins. Perfect for topping a yogurt parfait for an above-average weekday breakfast or a special addition to your brunch menu.

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Strawberry Popsicles

Puree fresh or frozen strawberries to make these easy fruit and yogurt pops with the kids.

Sweet Firecracker Popsicles

These homemade popsicles feature fresh berries and yogurt. The adorable red, white, and blue colors are perfect for a 4th of July treat for the kids.

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Strawberry Kiwi Cake

The strawberry Jello in the poke cake sets the flavor base but top the whipped topping frosting with piles of fresh strawberries to put it right over the edge!

Strawberry Kiwi Cake

Cool and refreshing, this fruity poke cake features Jell-o and a whipped topping and is perfectly delicious straight out of the fridge.

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Strawberry Lemonade Cake

My pink lemonade cake is so delicious when you chill it. Add lots of fresh strawberries for decoration on the top.

Strawberry Lemonade Cake

This perfectly portable 9x13 pink lemonade cake is an awesome potluck party dessert. Bright and tart, it is delicious straight out of the fridge ice cold but can be served at room temperature, too.

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Strawberry French Toast

Use my strawberry freezer jam or strawberry sauce to drizzle over this fluffy french toast recipe. Add whipped cream and fresh strawberries for garnish.

French Toast

This crispy French toast is perfect for serving family style. Keep the entire batch warm in the oven until you're ready to serve. The rich vanilla custard batter makes the sweetest, most delicious French toast ever.

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Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

Bake a batch of your favorite box mix cupcakes. Use a spoon to carve out a small well in the top of each cupcake. Fill with my strawberry freezer jam or strawberry sauce and place the scoop of cake back into place.

Frost the cupcakes with my easy chocolate cream cheese frosting and garnish with a whole strawberry on top.

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Rich and delicious chocolate cream cheese frosting is a tangy way to top a vanilla birthday cake or cupcakes and is so easy to make.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Spread a layer of my strawberry freezer jam or strawberry sauce over the layer of cream cheese, top with the second layer of crescent roll dough and bake as directed.

Crescent Roll Cheesecake Bars

Layers of flaky crescent rolls surround a creamy cheesecake filling topped with a crispy cinnamon sugar coating. This easy dessert tastes like two treats in one: a delicious rich and creamy cheesecake and a crispy cinnamon churro!

5 from 30 votes

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Strawberry Waffles

Use my strawberry freezer jam or strawberry sauce to drizzle over freshly griddled buttermilk waffles. Add plenty of fresh strawberries and whipped cream on the side.

Easy Buttermilk Waffles

These sweetly spiced vanilla buttermilk waffles are a perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings or for a relaxing weekend brunch. Kids can reheat them in the toaster for fresh and crispy waffles all week long.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

Pile up the fresh strawberries and a small bowl of mini chocolate chips. Dunk the berries in this cheesecake dip and roll in the chocolate chips. YUM.

Strawberry Cheesecake Dip with Graham Cracker Crumble

This sweet and creamy strawberry cheesecake dip is perfect for Valentine's Day parties. Serve with mini chocolate chips and fresh strawberries for dipping.

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