So you can use up that fresh pint! 🍓
If you can resist eating them straight out of the box, there are so many tasty things you can do with a pint of fresh strawberries! The sweet fruit shines when chopped up and tossed over a fresh summer salad or as a cake garnish, but it's also delicious when frozen and blended as a refreshing drink or combined with sugar to make syrupy sauce. Basically, the possibilities are endless when it comes to this seasonal berry, and this list of the best strawberry recipes is proof!
When strawberries are in season during spring and summer, you can grow strawberries or pick your own at a local farmer's patch, but they're are also available at supermarkets throughout the year. So, you can whip up these easy recipes any time! Just be sure to look for strawberries that are bright red in color with fresh green caps. They'll also have that undeniably sweet berry smell. Store strawberries right in your fridge and be sure to only wash strawberries as you go to keep them nice and fresh!
Of course, they're an obvious choice for strawberry desserts like cobblers, cakes, and homemade pies. They're also the perfect topping for fruit pizza and a big stack of pancakes, and it goes without saying that they're a must-have ingredient in fresh fruit salad. They even add a sweetness to healthy dinner ideas. In short, these recipes will convince you to eat strawberries at every single meal. "I love adding strawberries to a green salad," Ree Drummond says, "they taste great with feta or goat cheese." Don't worry—we have that recipe, too. 😉
1
Fruit Salad with Grapefruit-Vanilla Syrup
Strawberries are undeniably delicious when chopped up and eaten on their own, but try mixing them with a few other red fruits for a change! Packed with strawberries, raspberries, grapefruit, and grapes, Ree's juicy red fruit salad is coated in a fragrant grapefruit-vanilla syrup and makes the perfect sweet side dish or dessert.
Get Ree's Fruit Salad recipe.
2
Neapolitan Ice Cream Bars
Summer calls for strawberries and ice cream, and this easy cold treat combines them both! These nostalgic ice cream bars consist of a thick chocolate wafer cookie crust topped with a layer of vanilla ice cream and a fresh sugar-strawberry mixture.
Get the Neapolitan Ice Cream Bars recipe.
3
Heart-Shaped Pancakes
Adorable, heart-shaped pancakes are made even sweeter with delicious homemade strawberry sauce! To make the sauce, heat strawberries, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until soft, mash the berries to a pulp, and strain it till most of the liquid has separated.
Get Ree's Heart-Shaped Pancakes recipe.
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4
Red-and-Green Fruit Salad with Mint Syrup
Taste the rainbow (or at least part of it) with Ree's red-and-green fruit salad. This bright, fresh fruit salad calls for strawberries, honeydew melon, grapes, kiwis, and pomegranate seeds for lots of color and flavor. Drizzle it with homemade mint syrup for extra freshness!
Get Ree's Red-and-Green Fruit Salad recipe.
5
Red Berry Frozen Sangria
Nothing compares to sipping a fruity frozen co*cktail in the summer sun—except when that co*cktail is a sangria made from fresh berries! You can use store-bought frozen strawberries or freeze-fresh ones before blending them with red wine, blueberries, grapes, brandy, sugar, and ice.
Get Ree's Red Berry Frozen Sangria recipe.
6
Strawberry Lemonade
On a hot summer day, a tall glass of strawberry lemonade hits the spot every time. This drink is nothing like the powdered mix from your childhood; it's filled with fresh lemon juice, strawberries, and just enough sugar so it's perfectly sweet!
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7
Strawberry Icebox Cake
Who doesn't love a cool and creamy no-bake dessert? This fresh berry delight is made using graham crackers layered with a fluffy cream cheese mixture and juicy strawberries. Make it the night before then the next day, just plop it into your ice chest to take to the potluck! It's as easy as that.
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8
Strawberry Sorbet
Warm weather calls for an icy treat and this tangy-sweet sorbet is bound to cool you right off. It's made with simple ingredients: strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and just a dash of salt. Don't have fresh berries on hand? Frozen strawberries work wonderfully here, too.
Get the Strawberry Sorbet recipe.
9
Strawberry Arugula Salad
With peppery arugula, salty feta, crunchy nuts, and the real star, sweet strawberries, this salad is irresistible. Serve it as a fresh side dish for spring and summer or grill up some chicken or shrimp to toss in to make it an entire meal.
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10
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
With a buttery lattice crust and juicy rhubarb and strawberry filling, this pretty pie is the ultimate celebration of spring. The strawberries (plus, some sugar) balance out the tartness of the rhubarb and the end result is tangy, sweet, and all around delicious.
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11
Strawberry Cupcakes
Move over box mixes, these pretty and pink cupcakes are studded with fresh, juicy strawberries! Even the fluffy cream cheese icing has some berry flavor thanks to sweet strawberry preserves.
Get the Strawberry Cupcakes recipe.
12
Strawberry Cobbler
Pull out the vanilla ice cream, this bubbling berry cobbler is downright irresistible. It comes to gather easily yet looks impressive. It's the perfect way to finish any spring or summer dinner!
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13
Strawberry Daiquiri
co*cktails don't come any more refreshing than a frozen strawberry daiquiri. This super simple recipe is easy enough to blend up on the fly. You can even swap the rum for limeade or lemon-lime soda for a kid-friendly version.
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14
Strawberry Swirled Pound Cake
Cake for breakfast? Yes, you can thanks to this fruity loaf cake. Swirled with a sweet strawberry jam mixture and topped in the most delicious strawberry cream cheese glaze, it is good down to the last slice!
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15
Strawberry Spinach Salad
The combination of fresh berries, creamy goat cheese, and chopped pecans makes this spinach salad delicious any time of day! Serve it up for brunch, lunch, or even dinner alongside your favorite grilling recipes.
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16
Strawberry Pavlova
Unlike a meringue, pavlovas are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. It's basically the perfect base for holding a pile of juicy, fresh strawberries.
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17
Strawberry Muffins
Start your day with something bright like these strawberry-studded muffins. They're made with yogurt to ensure the batter is thick and tender.
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18
Easy Strawberry Pie
You only need five ingredients to make this showstopping dessert. Make your own pie crust if you have the time or stick to refrigerated pie crust—it'll be delicious no matter what!
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19
Strawberry Margaritas
This twist on the classic margarita is fruity, pink, and perfect for taco night. Not only is the drink made with pureed strawberries, but the glass is garnished with freeze-dried strawberries, too!
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20
Strawberries and Rose Sheet Cake
Strawberry jam gives this pretty sheet cake its sweet flavor and pink color. You can also top the cake with fresh sliced strawberries for serving.
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