43 Sweet Strawberry Dessert Recipes

There’s nothing dreamier than the golden crust that rises around fresh berries in this batter cobbler. Of all the strawberry desserts in this collection, this one is sure to be the most crowd-pleasing. Your guests won’t care that it took just 10 minutes to prepare.

The secret behind the vibrant pink frosting on this layered strawberry dessert is a drop of pink food coloring. Sweet and tangy homemade Strawberry-Lemonade Jam cushions the tender lemony cake layers. You can assemble this beautiful cake a day or two ahead and store it at room temperature.

Brownies just got a whole lot better with the addition of this rich, strawberry-studded chocolate ganache layer on top. While they’ll require some patience (including an hour of cooling time and another two hours of fridge time), these fudgy squares are worth the wait for a special occasion.

If you love chocolate-dipped strawberries, you’ll eat up this inside-out version. Extra tender chocolate layers are slathered with a buttercream frosting blended with chunks of strawberry. Fresh sliced strawberries make a pretty topper, but a few chocolate-dipped strawberries on top sounds even better.

Strawberry ice cream on the inside, shortbread crumbled crust on the outside. These bars will remind you of the ones you used to order from the ice cream truck in summer. Freeze-dried strawberries make these even sweeter.

We’ve dubbed this one the ultimate Valentine’s Day dessert, but why make it just one day a year? Graham cracker crust, strawberry cheesecake, and chocolate ganache make this recipe a chocolate-covered strawberry lover’s dream. Make the cheesecake a day ahead of time so it cools properly for the ganache coating.

Turn the classic layered strawberry cake into a sheet cake with strawberry-studded frosting. Easy to make, easy to transport. Cool completely before icing the cake.

This is among the fastest strawberry dessert recipes we’ve ever made: It’s ready for the oven in just 15 minutes. Spoonfuls of sweetened cream cheese turn cakey batter and juicy strawberries into a luscious cobbler with hidden cheesecake-like bites.

Fluffy meringue cake layers hide a nutty secret: bits of crushed pecans. The flavor adds a bit more meat to this airy confection with whipped cream filling and juicy strawberries. Make sure to cut this one with a sharp, thin-bladed knife.

Everything you love about a classic Key lime pie, plus some strawberry for extra sweetness. Use our simple recipe for Slab Pastry Crust (double it and put some in the freezer to use for another dessert). Prepare the strawberry whipped cream the day you plan to serve, and garnish with fresh berries and lime zest.

The creamy, iconic Southern dessert gets a refreshing zip from the juicy, flavorful berries. We used graham crackers instead of the usual vanilla wafers so it would slice more neatly. Line the baking pan with plastic wrap for easy removal and picture-perfect slices.

Strawberry chunks and angel food cake cubes combine with a vanilla base to turn a classic cake recipe into the next best thing. After you’ve made the ice cream, layer it with the chilled strawberry sauce and cake cubes like a delicious dessert lasagna. Cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

A petite, personal strawberry dessert is always a winner. No sharing means you can keep your chiffon pie all to yourself. Use refrigerated pie crusts for ease and focus your efforts on the delectable chiffon filling.

You can’t go wrong with homemade buttermilk biscuits filled with strawberries and fresh cream. Sanding sugar on top adds a touch more sweetness. Use pure vanilla in the whipped cream to make it extra rich.

We present you with cookies and cream at its finest. Add strawberry jam to the homemade whipped cream to give it a pink hue. This may be a no-bake recipe, but everyone is sure to ooh and aah at this impressive tower.

Strawberry compote dresses up the classic cream cheese and vanilla birthday cake. The cake layers are sliced crosswise so you can have three layers of juicy filling in between. Made with simple ingredients, like cream cheese and vanilla bean, and topped with fresh strawberry halves, this dessert is to make your crowd feel celebratory.

Believe it or not, you won’t find artificial coloring in this recipe. These cupcakes are bursting with strawberry flavor, from the cake itself, and from the frosting, which is made with freeze-dried strawberries for more intense flavor and color.

This strawberry dessert delivers all the taste of strawberry cheesecake with much less effort. The cream cheese filling gets a sprinkle of graham cracker on top for a bit of crunch. No baking and very little cleanup are required.

We don’t know what’s better about this recipe, the chocolate cookie-crumb crust or the red currant jelly spiked with orange liqueur. French pastry cream and jewel-bright berries update the classic in the best way imaginable.

The classic strawberry pretzel dessert also gets a refreshing upgrade in this icebox-inspired pie. To be a no-bake dessert, you can use a pre-made pie crust. Sprinkle crushed pretzels on top of the whipped cream for the crunchy, salty kick you expect from pretzel crusts.

From the outside, it may just look like another vanilla cake. Once you make the first cut, you’ll reveal the pink layers flecked with chopped strawberries. This cake is perfect for both spring and summer celebrations.

Use white chocolate to coat the strawberries, and then decorate with semisweet chocolate for a creative touch. A piping bag and toothpick allow you to make the intricate toothed pattern. The chocolate only requires 30 minutes to harden before serving.

Soaking strawberries in a bit of sugar releases their natural sugars and turns them into a juicy topping for biscuits, shortcakes, and the like. Adding a bit of bourbon makes them a bit more fun for the adults at the party. Use your favorite brand, and scoop some out before you add the booze for any kids.

If you prefer a strawberry cobbler that’s equal parts luscious fruit filling with just a spoonful of delicately sweet cake, this is the strawberry dessert for you. This recipe requires less assembly than shortcake, too. Don’t forget the scoop of ice cream.

Use a shortbread crust and lady fingers to adorn the outside of this mashup cheesecake recipe. We use a special trick to prevent water from leaking into the springform pan. Best served with homemade whipped cream.

This cake looks as good as it tastes. The strawberry swirl gives a classic pound cake a delicately marbled appearance; we used Marzetti’s strawberry glaze. Cream cheese adds richness to the batter.

Our spin on this German cake has a tender, fluffy crumb rather than yeasty dough. Strawberries, almonds, and cinnamon sink slightly into the top. Try it with a strong cup of hot coffee.

This icebox pie will be a welcome addition to your table on hot summer days. The marbled top is an indicator of just how good the blend of lemonade and strawberry syrup will taste. Chill at least three hours before serving.

The simple homemade crust in these tarts includes a surprise ingredient: chopped pistachios. We cook the crusts in mini fluted tart pans and then fill them with a lemony cream-cheese mixture. Strawberries look perfect atop the tiny tarts, but feel free to add other berries as well.

Need an afternoon experiment to do with the kids? Or simply craving a creamy fix? Grab a zip-top bag to get started on this at-home ice cream recipe.

Sugar biscuits give this recipe a striking resemblance to strawberry shortcake. But this fancier confection using our basic Trifle Custard recipe allows you to create a fun checkerboard pattern.

We all know and love chocolate-covered strawberries, but how about salted caramel ones? Yes, please! Chop up nuts that you have in your pantry to make the coating even better.

The classic strawberry tart features a creamy filling with juicy, lightly glazed berries. Here, ricotta cheese is brightened up with orange zest for a unique version that’s going to earn rave reviews from your family. A store-bought pie crust keeps this recipe simple.

Strawberry Galette

The freeform nature of a galette puts the emphasis on the juicy, fruity filling. You can absolutely use a refrigerated pie crust, but if you want to make your own, try this Single-Crust Pie Pastry. Serve this rustic dessert with a drizzle of honey.

This spectacular strawberry dessert comes to life in just 30 minutes and is ready to eat after a night of chilling in the fridge. Use a deep-dish pie plate to allow room for the generous amount of filling. Add dollops of whipped cream topped with strawberries for a pretty presentation.

Delicately sweet mascarpone cheese is whipped up into the dreamiest frosting for this strawberry cake. The real star is the beautiful row of berries in the middle. Here’s how you do it: Working from the outer edge of the frosted bottom layer towards the middle, place whole strawberries with the pointed tops facing up.

Forget chocolate chip: These sweet cookies are bursting with strawberry and almond flavors. We recommend this recipe any time you have older strawberries that need to be used up. Make these cookies next level by using them for ice cream sandwiches.

Scrumptious strawberry syrup soaks into a simple sheet cake topped with fluffy whipped topping. Like many poke cakes, this easy dessert is based on a store-bought cake mix. Store leftovers in the fridge to enjoy later.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Skillet Coffee Cake

Coffee cake is breakfast appropriate in our book, but this dessert would be perfect at an outdoor picnic or barbecue too. Pro tip: We recommend soaking the fruit in sugar for 10 minutes to remove excess liquid before mixing it in the batter.

Blending strawberries into the batter results in a super moist and sweet sheet cake, which we top with fluffy marshmallow cream. You can create the adorable edible flowers by cutting marshmallows and arranging the petals around yellow M&Ms.

Sweet and sour, crunchy and salty, this mouthwatering crisp has it all. The oat, almond, and cinnamon streusel browns atop the bubbling rhubarb and strawberry mixture. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this is a heavenly dessert.

Strawberry Pound Cake

Is there anything so versatile as a classic pound cake? Go ahead and enjoy a slice of this Strawberry Pound Cake for breakfast, a snack, or dessert—or all three. The scrumptious strawberry-and-sugar glaze seals in the moisture and helps it keep.

We’ve turned your favorite strawberry pretzel salad into a divine dessert. Rhubarb is a vegetable that needs sugar to temper its tangy flavor. Enter the strawberry for rounding out this sweet-and-salty pie.

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