Food and Recipes Desserts 38 Sweet Strawberry Dessert Recipes By Patricia S York Patricia S York Assistant Food Editor Pat is an Assistant Editor at Southern Living and has been a part of the team since 2006. She works with the Senior Food Editor to plan monthly print food features and stories that will highlight Southerners making a difference through food, share delicious recipes that utilize seasonal produce, and offer exceptional reader service. Pat also writes digital content on a variety of topics including cooking, gardening, and pets.One of the reasons Pat enjoys living in Birmingham is because it is centrally located between the mountains and the Gulf coast. She spends her free time gardening, hiking with her dogs, and pursuing her goal of becoming a better horsewoman. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 5, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Cedric Angeles; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox In the South, we have only a few weeks to enjoy the fresh, juicy gem that has been deemed the "fruit of love." Strawberries appear suddenly at farmers' markets and U-pick farms—and then the really good ones are gone. Be mindful of when they are peaking in your region, and don't be fooled by the ones that are picked early and hit the market too soon. Unlike some fruits, strawberries don't get any sweeter after they've been harvested. The berries at the grocery store may look plump and ripe with coloring that's just a shade less than what it should be, but if they were picked too soon (green tips are a giveaway), you will be disappointed by their taste and texture. Although they are delicious when devoured out of hand one by one, strawberries are downright heavenly when baked into our favorite strawberry desserts or paired with other fruits. And while the tart and tangy rhubarb has been one of its longtime partners, strawberries can play well with others, too. From apricots to chocolate to nectarines, these staple strawberry desserts are all delightful. 01 of 39 Cakey Strawberry Cobbler Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Recipe: Cakey Strawberry Cobbler 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. It has something for everyone. When Are Strawberries in Season? 02 of 39 Strawberry-Lemonade Cake Jen Causey Recipe: Strawberry-Lemonade Cake The secret behind the vibrant pink frosting on this layered strawberry dessert is a drop of pink food coloring. Related: When Are Strawberries in Season? 03 of 39 Strawberry Brownies Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Margaret Dickey, Prop Styling: Kay E Clarke Recipe: Strawberry Brownies Brownies just got a whole lot better with the addition of this rich, strawberry-studded chocolate ganache layer on top. 04 of 39 Chocolate Strawberry Cake Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford Recipe: Chocolate Strawberry Cake Chop the strawberries or throw them in a food processor so they easily blend into the frosting of this inside-out chocolate-covered strawberry cake. 05 of 39 Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars Photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars Ice cream on the inside, shortbread and crumbled crust on the outside. These bars will remind you of the ones you used to order from the ice cream truck. 06 of 39 Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Photographer: Will Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Crawford Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Recipe: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Graham cracker crust, creamy strawberry cheesecake, and chocolate ganache make this recipe a chocolate-covered strawberry lover's dream. How to Clean Strawberries 07 of 39 Strawberries-and-Cream Sheet Cake Hector Sanchez Recipe: Strawberries-and-Cream Sheet Cake Turn the classic layered strawberry cake into a sheet cake with strawberry-studded frosting. Easy to make, easy to transport. 08 of 39 Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Recipe: Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler This might be the fastest strawberry dessert recipe we've ever made, or at least among the fastest: 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. 09 of 39 Fresh Strawberry Meringue Cake Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle,Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Meringue Cake Fluffy meringue cake layers hide a nutty secret: bits of crushed pecans. The flavor stands up nicely to whipped cream filling and juicy strawberries. 10 of 39 Key Lime Pie with Strawberry Whipped Cream Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen Recipe: Key Lime Slab Pie with Strawberry Whipped Cream Everything you love about a classic Key lime pie, plus some strawberry for extra sweetness. Prepare the strawberry whipped cream the day you plan to serve, and garnish with fresh berries and lime zest. 11 of 39 Strawberries-Banana Pudding Icebox Cake Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Hadas Smirnoff Recipe: Strawberry-Banana Pudding Icebox Cake 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. 12 of 39 Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Greg DuPree; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Strawberry chunks and angel food cake cubes are mixed into a vanilla base, turning a classic cake recipe into the next best thing. 13 of 39 Mini Strawberry Chiffon Pies Cedric Angeles; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Mini Strawberry Chiffon Pies A petite, personal strawberry dessert is always a winner. No sharing means you can enjoy these chiffon pies all to yourself. 14 of 39 Homemade Strawberry Shortcake CREDIT: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: LYDIA PURSELL; FOOD STYLING: CHELSEA ZIMMER Recipe: Homemade Strawberry Shortcake You can't go wrong with strawberry shortcake. Add pure vanilla when making the whipped cream to make it extra rich. 15 of 39 Strawberry Icebox Cake Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford Recipe: Strawberry Icebox Cake Add strawberry jam to the homemade whipped cream to give it a pink hue. 16 of 39 Strawberry Birthday Cake Southern Living Recipe: Strawberry Birthday Cake The strawberry compote in this cake dresses up the classic cream cheese and vanilla cakes seen at birthdays. 17 of 39 Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes Micah Leal Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes These cupcakes are bursting with strawberry flavor, from the cake itself, and from the frosting, which is made with freeze-dried strawberries for a more intense flavor and color. 18 of 39 Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Bites This strawberry dessert delivers all the flavors of strawberry cheesecake without the long waiting and effort. 19 of 39 Strawberry Cream Pie Southern Living Recipe: Strawberry Cream Pie We don't know what's better about this recipe, the chocolate cookie-crumb crust or the red currant jelly spike with orange liqueur. 20 of 39 Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie Recipe JENNIFER DAVICK Recipe: Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie Recipe The classic strawberry pretzel dessert 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. 21 of 39 Strawberry Vanilla Cake Sarah Epperson Recipe: Strawberry Vanilla Cake From the outside, it may just look like another vanilla cake. Once you make the first cut, you'll reveal the pink layers. 22 of 39 Strawberry-Rhubarb Pretzel Pie Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Hadas Smirnoff Recipe: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pretzel Pie We turned the classic strawberry-pretzel salad into a rich and creamy pie. Rhubarb is a vegetable that needs sugar to temper its tangy flavor. Enter the strawberry for rounding out this sweet-and-salty dessert. 23 of 39 White Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Micah A. Leal Recipe: White Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Use white chocolate to coat the strawberries, and then drizzle with semisweet chocolate for a creative touch. 24 of 39 Strawberry Shortcake with Bourbon-Soaked Berries Joy Howard Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake with Bourbon-Soaked Berries Soaking strawberries in a bit of sugar releases their natural sugars and turns them into a juicy topper for biscuits, shortcake, and the like. Adding a bit of bourbon makes them a bit more fun for the adult at the party. Use your favorite brand, and scoop some out before you add the booze for any kids. 25 of 39 Strawberry Cobbler Photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Strawberry Cobbler 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. Don't forget the scoop of ice cream. 26 of 39 Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Photography and Styling: Sarah Epperson Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Use a shortbread crust and lady fingers to adorn the outside of this mashup cheesecake recipe. 27 of 39 Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake Jennifer Davick Recipe: Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake This cake looks as good as it tastes. The strawberry swirl gives a classic pound cake a fresh twist. 28 of 39 Strawberry Kuchen Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones Recipe: Strawberry Kuchen Our spin on this German cake has a tender, fluffy crumb and is topped with strawberries and almonds. 29 of 39 Strawberry Lemonade Pie Micah A. Leal Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade Pie The marbled top on this gorgeous pie is an indicator of just how good it will taste. 30 of 39 Mini Strawberry Tarts Greg Dupree Styling: Ginny Branch Recipe: Mini Strawberry Tarts Strawberries look perfect atop these tiny tarts, but feel free to add other berries as well. 31 of 39 Strawberry Ice Cream in a Bag MmeEmil/Getty Images Recipe: Strawberry Ice Cream in a Bag 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. 32 of 39 Strawberry-Sugar Biscuit Trifle Southern Living Recipe: Strawberry-Sugar Biscuit Trifle Sugar biscuits give this recipe a striking resemblance to strawberry shortcake. 33 of 39 Tipsy Berries Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Recipe: Tipsy Berries Looking for a dessert that the kids' table won't touch? Look no further. This berry mixture of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are combined with coconut and bourbon, giving this dessert an adults-only twist. 34 of 39 Salted Caramel Strawberries Jennifer Davick; Styling: Leigh Anne Montgomery Recipe: Salted Caramel Strawberries 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. 35 of 39 Strawberry Tart Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck Recipe: Strawberry Tart The classic strawberry tart features a creamy filling with juicy, lightly glazed berries. Here, ricotta cheese is brightened up with orange zest for a final strawberry dessert that's going to earn rave reviews from your family. 36 of 39 Strawberry Galette Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck Recipe: 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. 37 of 39 No-Bake Strawberry Pie Joy Howard Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Pie This spectacular strawberry dessert comes to life in just 30 minutes, and it's ready to eat after a night of chilling in the fridge so the filling turns creamy and cool. 38 of 39 Strawberry Dream Cake GREG DuPREE Recipe: Strawberry Dream Cake 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. 39 of 39 More Strawberry Inspiration Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Browse more Strawberry Recipes. 45 Fresh & Juicy Strawberry Recipes What Are Those White Strawberries at the Grocery Store? Sweet Strawberry Cake Recipes for Every Occasion Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit