36 Best Strawberry Recipes for the Spring and Summer Season
These are for the ones you don't eat straight out of the box.
Strawberry season may be our favorite season. Yes, they're available year-round most places, but these sweet berries are easy to grow and taste better when you get them in season.
So we load 'em up, eat what we can, clean and prep them so they'll last as long as possible, and then get to cooking! Because the best way to keep your haul from going bad is by turning them into one (or more) of these great strawberry recipes.
Strawberry-Almond Crumble Pie
This berry-packed pie was inspired by the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival in Louisiana, where they know a thing or two about delicious strawberry recipes. The berry bonanza started as a small-town block party in 1972 and draws upward of 100,000 visitors a year.
Brandied Strawberry Shortcakes with Malted Whipped Cream
We've made a few small changes to this classic summer treat to make it unbelievably tasty.
Watercress and Strawberry Salad
A good salad should have a mix of both flavors and textures. Here, peppery watercress balances against sweet berries, crunchy almonds, and salty cheese, all coated in a light, summery vinaigrette.
Strawberry-Cabernet Barbecue Sauce
Fresh berries make an unbeatable base for an easy homemade BBQ sauce.
Campari Sangria
This juicy rosé-based punch is both prettier and tastier with the addition of sliced strawberries.
Strawberry Hand Pies
Strawberry season is also picnic season, and these handheld treats are perfect pack-alongs.
Strawberry Rhubarb Layer Cake
Strawberry rhubarb pie is already a classic combo, but this layer cake takes the—well, you know.
Firecracker Sangria
Dry wine, white grape juice, and a trio of summery berries offer up a real taste explosion.
Strawberry Scones with Amaretto Glaze
These breakfast pastries are elegant enough for a brunch buffet, and easy enough for a weekend treat.
Chamomile-Mascarpone Tart with Fresh Strawberries
Mascarpone—cream cheese's creamier, richer Italian cousin—turns this simple tart into a true delight.
Mini Strawberry-Rhubarb Galettes
These elegant-yet-rustic single-serving pies are fancy enough for dinner guests, but easy enough to just make whenever you've got a craving.
Grilled Chicken-and-Strawberry Cobb Salad
Fresh strawberries add a sweet and juicy element to this spring salad.
Get the recipe for Grilled Chicken-and-Strawberry Cobb Salad.
Crepes with Strawberries and Lemon Curd
Try this simple way to turn farm stand strawberries into a breakfast to be reckoned with!
Strawberry Limeade Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
This simple cake takes the classic strawberry limeade flavor and turns it into an absolute celebration.
Minted Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
Ring in spring with this tart and easy to assemble minty strawberry cobbler.
Strawberry and Sparkling Rosé Punch
This light, fruit-filled drink is not too strong—so you can even have more than one, if you want!
Roasted Strawberry-Port Sauce
Once you try this homemade ice cream topper, you'll never go back to the squeeze bottle again.
Brown-Sugar Balsamic Strawberry Sauce
Another sauce we just can't get enough of, is this sweet-tart topper which uses balsamic vinegar!
Avocado and Strawberries with Honey Vinaigrette
Luscious strawberries and creamy avocado mingle in a honeyed lemon dressing to create this simple and elegant salad. Serve it as a light first course or alongside grilled chicken or fish.
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