Recipes Ingredients Fruit Strawberry Recipes 25 of Our Best Strawberry Recipes, From Sweet to Savory Celebrate strawberries with this collection of drinks, desserts, salads, and more. 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 and Lindsay Tigar Lindsay Tigar Lindsay is a freelance writer focusing on lifestyle, shopping, food, and more. She reports feature stories for a number of leading publications and websites, including Travel + Leisure, Vogue, USA Today, Fast Company, Reader’s Digest, and more. Editorial Guidelines Published on May 23, 2024 Close Photo: Marcus Nilsson Everyone's favorite berry, the strawberry is also the first fresh berry to appear in markets, beating out raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries that all appear later in the year. The peak season for strawberries is April to June, which means these sweet, juicy berries star in many springtime dishes beyond dessert, playing a starring role in everything from cocktails to salads Ready to start cooking with them? Enjoy your favorites all season long with these spectacular strawberry recipes. How to Wash and Store Berries So They Stay Fresh Longer 01 of 25 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 02 of 25 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 03 of 25 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 04 of 25 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 14 Common Types of Strawberries—and the Subtle Differences Between Them 05 of 25 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 06 of 25 Watercress Strawberry and Toasted Sesame Salad Gentl and Hyers If you’re a fan of opposing flavors and enjoy how they tickle your tastebuds, you’ll want to add this strawberry recipe to your collection. The peppery sesame and watercress flirt with sweet honey strawberries, creating a delicious and surprising side dish. View Recipe 07 of 25 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 08 of 25 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 09 of 25 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 10 of 25 Strawberry-and-Toasted-Sesame-Scones Johnny Miller Here's a strawberry power breakfast: both fresh strawberries and freeze-dried are infused in this easy scone recipe, balancing out the flavor of the sesame seeds. It also makes a wonderful afternoon snack or a modern afternoon tea companion. View Recipe 11 of 25 Strawberry-Rhubarb Rolled Pavlova Kate Sears Rhubarb and strawberries are the perfect pair this time of the year to infuse a more elegant, tubular take on a traditional pavlova. Thinly layered, then baked at high heat only to be rolled up, sliced, and served. It can't get any easier! View Recipe 12 of 25 Strawberry-Ginger Smash Paola + Murray Fresh ginger adds a pleasant kick to this effervescent strawberry cocktail. Perfect for any spring or summer soiree, you can easily swap the splash of vodka for soda water or sparkling lemonade. View Recipe 13 of 25 Rhubarb-Strawberry Lattice Pie Con Poulos Strawberries mellow out the sharp edges of rhubarb in this classic spring pie. View Recipe 14 of 25 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. View Recipe 15 of 25 Strawberries With Créme Fraîche and Sugar Jonathan Lovekin This is one of the world's great finger foods. The three ingredients 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. View Recipe 16 of 25 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 to the perfection. View Recipe 17 of 25 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 18 of 25 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 19 of 25 Strawberry Crepes Flambe Lennart Weibull Look no further for an easy yet spectacular dessert. Flambéing is one of those techniques you have to try at least once—and this strawberry, brown sugar, and rum sauce is the perfect excuse. View Recipe 20 of 25 Tomato and Strawberry Salad Nico Schinco Sure, it's not exactly the summer pairing you had in mind, but both tomatoes and strawberries taste their best this time of the year—and the light, tangy vinaigrette will simply mesh their sweet flavors together. View Recipe 21 of 25 Strawberries Cream Cake Strawberries and cream are a flavor combo we all love but when combined with a pillowy vanilla cake, the result is comforting and delicious. View Recipe 22 of 25 Martha's Strawberry Ice Cream Marcus Nilsson Ripe strawberries are pureed, then macerated with vodka or tequila, to create an unexpected grown-up take on this childhood's beloved ice cream flavor. View Recipe 23 of 25 Strawberry Cupcakes With Strawberry Buttercream Double the flavor, double the fun! Fresh strawberries go into the cupcake batter as well as in the buttercream—a treat so pretty, it'll be impossible to resist. View Recipe 24 of 25 Strawberry Napoleons Marcus Nilsson Get ready to love these tangy, fragrant vanilla-and-strawberry ice cream sandwiches. With layers of puff pastry in between, it’ll be a sweet treat you look forward to after a hot, summer day. View Recipe 25 of 25 Easy Strawberry Tart Rachel Marek Eight ingredients and only 30 minutes to get it together—you can't truly beat the simplicity of this classic strawberry tart featuring a plethora of textures and flavors. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! 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