Strawberry dessert recipes

13 Strawberry dessert recipes

Our strawberry desserts show just how many delicious sides strawberries have. They can be light and fresh, rich and creamy, baked into cakes, layered into no-bake desserts, or turned into chilled treats on hot summer days. Their sweet, juicy flavour makes them easy to pair with everything from cream and cake to pastry and ice cream, which is why there is always another strawberry dessert worth trying.

Below, we cover some of the best ways to enjoy strawberries in dessert form. There are scrumptious strawberry cake recipes, easy no-bake strawberry desserts, classic tarts and pies, and frozen favourites including strawberry ice cream and popsicles. In other words, plenty of ways to discover all the sweet sides of strawberries.

Scrumptious strawberry cake recipes

When thinking about dessert, cake is usually one of the first things that comes to mind. Add strawberries to the mix, and things only get better. Of course, you can stir strawberries into a cake batter and call it a day, but there are more exciting ways to use them. Rhubarb strawberry crumble cake is a great example. It brings together one of the best fruit pairings of spring and summer. Beneath a crisp crumble topping sits a jammy fruit filling, while the cake itself is soft and tender underneath, so you get cake and crumble in one.

If you want to enjoy the strawberries fresh, this strawberry almond cake is a fantastic option. The almond cake base has a lovely, mellow sweetness, and the vanilla cream adds a soft, creamy layer that works exquisitely with all the fresh strawberries on top. It looks inviting straight away, and it tastes every bit as good as it looks.

Be it in the batter, as a filling, or simply adorned on top, strawberries know exactly how to make a cake more tempting.

Easy no-bake strawberry desserts

No-bake desserts with strawberries are some of our favourites. Not only do they taste absolutely delightful, but some of them are also very easy and quick to make because you can forego the oven altogether. Easy no-bake strawberry desserts include cheesecakes, mousses, trifles, and more, so there are plenty of ways to enjoy strawberries in your favourite desserts without any baking.

Our no-bake strawberry cheesecake is a stunning dessert, especially great for summer parties and birthdays. It looks simple and elegant at the same time. With a crunchy biscuit base, a strawberry cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries on top, it bursts with fresh and sweet summer flavours.

A tasty strawberry mousse is another easy favourite. The mousse is light, simple, and made with only four ingredients, which makes it a very good recipe to have up your sleeve. Served in small glasses or jars, it is also easy to pack up and bring along for a picnic.

If it needs to be more indulgent, a strawberry tiramisu is a very fitting choice. There is no coffee here. Instead, the ladyfingers are dipped in strawberry sauce and layered with whipped mascarpone cream and fresh strawberries. A perfect dessert for a dinner party or get-together.

Altogether, these no-bake desserts show how many ways strawberries can find their place in your favourite sweet treats.

Classic strawberry tart and pie recipes

The best strawberry dessert recipes include classic tarts and pies, and fruit and berries have always been popular fillings. Once berries are added to a tart or pie, they soften, sweeten, and settle into the filling perfectly. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries, and it really does not matter much because once they come out of the oven, they will taste amazing either way.

A strawberry tart is an absolute classic. This recipe tastes as if it came straight from your local bakery, with a crisp crust, a velvety pastry cream, a rich almond filling, and sweet strawberries on top. The tart makes a lovely choice for warm afternoons, birthdays, or cosy garden parties.

For something smaller and easy to bring along, strawberry tartlets are a very good option. They make a lovely picnic treat and keep it easy in the best possible way. The simple tart base is piped with vanilla whipped cream and decorated with fresh strawberries.

It is always good to have a classic option at hand, and strawberry tarts and pies never let you down.

Frozen strawberry desserts and ice cream recipes

Frozen strawberry desserts and ice cream recipes are an absolute must, especially on hot summer days when you want something sweet and chilled to cool you down. It is hard to imagine summer without ice cream, and strawberries are extra tasty in ice cream or popsicle form.

Homemade strawberry ice cream is a very good reason to skip the supermarket for once. Made with fresh strawberries and finished with a little fresh lime sugar, it has a bright, creamy flavour that feels spot on for the season.

An ice cream that tastes like strawberry cheesecake? Yes, please. This strawberry cheesecake ice cream is made with smooth cream cheese, double cream, and fresh strawberries, turning a classic dessert into a scoopable treat. It is easy to make, but it still feels rich and a little special.

Lactose-free strawberry popsicles are a fantastic treat that everyone can enjoy. Made with only honey, lactose-free milk, and strawberries, they could hardly be easier, and you can use fresh or frozen berries depending on what you have.

All about strawberries – recipes and guides for your favourite summer fruit

There is much more to explore once strawberries come into play. Some desserts are easy to make on a whim, while others require a bit of planning, but they will be worthwhile. That is part of what makes strawberries so enjoyable to use. They can slip into all kinds of sweet ideas and still feel right at home, so this is a good place to experiment and see what else they can do.

If you want more inspiration, have a look at our strawberry recipes. If you need a little practical help along the way, our guides on how to clean strawberries, how to store strawberries, and how to freeze strawberries are always good to have nearby.