Desserts

13 Best Strawberry Desserts to Make Your Sweet Tooth Happy

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Hey there, fellow dessert enthusiast! If you’re anything like me, strawberries aren’t just a fruit—they’re basically a mood. Juicy, sweet, and slightly tangy, these little red gems can elevate almost any dessert from “meh” to “OMG, yes please.” So, whether you’re craving something light and fruity or seriously indulgent, I’ve got 13 strawberry dessert recipes that will hit the sweet spot every single time. FYI, I may or may not have tested each one multiple times… purely for science, obviously 😏.

Ready to turn your kitchen into a strawberry paradise? Let’s jump in!

1. Classic Strawberry Shortcake

There’s something about a fluffy shortcake, fresh whipped cream, and ripe strawberries that just screams summer vibes. Honestly, this dessert never gets old.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for strawberries)
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in milk and vanilla until just combined.
  4. Drop dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 mins until golden.
  5. Toss strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
  6. Whip cream until soft peaks form.
  7. Slice shortcakes, layer with strawberries and cream, and enjoy!

Pro tip: Use super ripe strawberries. It makes a world of difference. Trust me, I learned this the hard way once.

2. Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait

If you love cheesecake but hate waiting forever for it to bake, this parfait is your new BFF.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced

Instructions:

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of glasses.
  2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Whip heavy cream and fold into cream cheese mixture.
  4. Layer cream, strawberries, and crumbs in glasses. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Honestly, I can’t stress this enough: chilling is non-negotiable. Otherwise, you’re just eating soft cheesecake mush… and that’s sad.

3. Strawberry Ice Cream

Yes, you can make ice cream without a fancy machine. Yes, it’s insanely good.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves.
  2. Stir in strawberry puree.
  3. Pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze, stirring every 30 mins for 2–3 hours.

Pro tip: If you’re impatient (like me), blitz the strawberries with a little sugar to speed up flavor infusion.

4. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Okay, this one’s a no-brainer. Fancy-looking dessert that requires almost zero effort.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for shine)

Instructions:

  1. Wash and dry strawberries thoroughly.
  2. Melt chocolate with coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave.
  3. Dip strawberries in chocolate and place on parchment paper.
  4. Chill until chocolate sets.

FYI, don’t skip drying the strawberries. Chocolate hates water. Learned that the messy way once 😅.

5. Strawberry Tart

For those “I wanna impress people” moments, this tart is perfection.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pre-made tart shell (or homemade if you’re feeling ambitious)
  • 1 cup pastry cream
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam (for glaze)

Instructions:

  1. Fill tart shell with pastry cream.
  2. Arrange strawberries on top.
  3. Warm apricot jam slightly and brush over strawberries for shine.

IMO, this looks way more complicated than it actually is. People will think you slaved over it all day.

6. Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

Sometimes dessert needs to be “healthy-ish,” right? Enter smoothie bowls.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Granola, fresh berries, chia seeds (for topping)

Instructions:

  1. Blend strawberries, banana, yogurt, and milk until smooth.
  2. Pour into a bowl and top with granola, berries, and chia seeds.

Not gonna lie, this feels fancy AF for breakfast too. Definitely my lazy Sunday go-to.

7. Strawberry Muffins

Muffins are basically cake pretending to be healthy. Perfect for snack attacks.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix milk, oil, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Fold wet into dry, then gently fold in strawberries.
  4. Bake for 20–25 mins until golden.

Pro tip: Don’t overmix. Lumpy batter = fluffy muffins.

8. Strawberry Pavlova

Crispy on the outside, marshmallowy on the inside. Pavlova is basically a fancy marshmallow cake.

Ingredients:

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until glossy.
  3. Fold in vinegar and cornstarch.
  4. Shape meringue on baking sheet and bake for 1 hour. Cool completely.
  5. Top with whipped cream and strawberries.

IMO, this one is a showstopper. Guests will be like, “Wow, did you bake that?” Yes. Yes, I did.

9. Strawberry Banana Bread

Banana bread + strawberries = a match made in dessert heaven.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease loaf pan.
  2. Mix butter, bananas, sugar, and vanilla.
  3. Stir in baking soda, salt, and flour. Fold in strawberries.
  4. Bake 60 mins until toothpick comes out clean.

Pro tip: Don’t overmix once you add flour. Keeps the bread super moist.

10. Strawberry Panna Cotta

Panna cotta is basically the dessert version of silk. So smooth. So dreamy.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp gelatin
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 cup strawberry puree

Instructions:

  1. Sprinkle gelatin over water and let bloom for 5 mins.
  2. Heat cream, sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves.
  3. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Pour into molds. Chill 4 hrs.
  4. Top with strawberry puree before serving.

FYI, the blooming step is key. Skipping it = sad, jiggly dessert fail.

11. Strawberry Crepes

Crepes are like the ultimate canvas for strawberries. Sweet, thin, and infinitely customizable.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • Nutella or whipped cream (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Whisk flour, eggs, milk, water, salt, and butter until smooth.
  2. Heat a non-stick pan and pour thin layer of batter. Cook 2 mins each side.
  3. Fill with strawberries and Nutella or cream. Roll and serve.

IMO, these are perfect for brunch or a lazy weekend treat.

12. Strawberry Trifle

Layer upon layer of goodness. Trifles are basically dessert heaven in a glass.

Ingredients:

  • 1 sponge cake, cubed
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup custard
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Layer cake cubes at the bottom of a glass dish.
  2. Add custard, strawberries, and whipped cream. Repeat layers.
  3. Top with chocolate shavings. Chill 1 hour.

Honestly, trifles are foolproof. Even my “I-can’t-bake-to-save-my-life” friend nailed it once.

13. Strawberry Popsicles

When life gives you strawberries, make popsicles. So easy, so refreshing.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups strawberries, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Blend strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze at least 4 hours.

FYI, these vanish faster than you think. Perfect for summer, poolside, or anytime you’re feeling snacky.

Final Thoughts

And there you have it—13 strawberry desserts that cover everything from fancy showstoppers to lazy weekend treats. Whether you’re in the mood for creamy, chocolatey, fruity, or baked, strawberries bring that perfect balance of sweetness and freshness to every dessert.

Honestly, strawberries are the MVP of desserts. They look gorgeous, taste incredible, and honestly, can make even the most basic dessert feel like a 5-star treat. So, which one are you trying first? My vote: strawberry shortcake because it’s basically impossible to mess up… and I might be biased 😏.

Remember: the juicier the strawberry, the better the dessert. That’s my rule of thumb, and it hasn’t failed me yet.

So grab those berries, preheat your oven (or not, if we’re talking popsicles), and get ready to make dessert magic. 🍓

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