25 Luscious Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Juicy strawberries flavor our pies, cookies, cakes, fruit parfaits and more.

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Malted Strawberry Cream Puffs

The malted whipped cream in these fruity cream puffs is a revelation--make it alone to top pies, sundaes or hot cocoa, and be sure to lick the beaters!Malted Strawberry Cream Puffs

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Tropical Strawberry Pie

Pina colada meets berries in a recipe from reader Linda Pint of New Prague, Minnesota.Tropical Strawberry Pie

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

Fresh strawberries and rhubarb sweetened with strawberry preserves bubble under a topping of oats and honey.Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

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Chocolate-Strawberry Shortcake Sliders

Classic strawberry shortcake reveals its dark, chocolatey side with these luscious mini cakes. The recipe makes 18, so they're perfect for parties.Chocolate-Strawberry Shortcake Sliders

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Bars

Strawberries and rhubarb flavored with ginger make an appealing combo in this dessert. Drizzle just before serving with Ginger Icing, if you like.Strawberry-Rhubarb Bars

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Strawberry "Cool Brûlée"

This deceptively good, weeknight-easy dessert has a topping of yogurt and whipped cream with raw sugar that looks like creme brulee, but requires no cooking.Strawberry "Cool Brûlée"

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Pistachio Pavlova with Fresh Berries

Mildly nutty meringue cradles fresh berries in this classic dessert named for a ballerina. Use your favorite nut to flavor the meringue. Our Test Kitchen recommends pistachios, almonds or pecans. Any fruit works: blueberries, kiwi, bananas.Pistachio Pavlova with Fresh Berries

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Strawberry Truffle Pie

Strawberries brushed with melted red currant jelly top a rich pie filling of chocolate, cream cheese and orange liqueur (or orange juice).Strawberry Truffle Pie

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Strawberry and Mango Smoothies

A little bit of honey sweetens a refreshing mixture of pineapple or orange juice blended with strawberries, mango and banana.Strawberry and Mango Smoothies

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Quick Strawberry Cheesecake

Blend Brie cheese with cream cheese and layer with strawberries and sliced almonds for this cheesecakelike dessert. Quick Strawberry Cheesecake

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Sugar and Spice Strawberry Pie

"This is the original recipe handed down from my mother," says Jennifer "JR" Statz, a former chef at the Spice House in Evanston, Illinois, which offers this easy recipe to its customers. "This dessert is so quick and delicious, you'll make it every year during strawberry season!"Sugar and Spice Strawberry Pie

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Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

Prep time is just 10 minutes for this easy summer mix of strawberries, light frozen whipped topping, prepared strawberry topping and pound cake. Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

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Strawberry-Chocolate Cake

Do you love strawberries dipped in chocolate? This recipe puts the same flavor combination into a beautiful, easy-to-make layer cake.Strawberry-Chocolate Cake

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Strawberry Cheesecake Tartlets

A dollop of strawberry preserves adds pizzazz to these tiny cheesecake tartlets. Top with sliced strawberries or toasted sliced almonds.Strawberry Cheesecake Tartlets

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Double-Chocolate Bread Pudding with Strawberry Sauce

This rich bread pudding made in the slow cooker has deep chocolate flavor, thanks to a combo of chocolate chips and cocoa powder. The simple strawberry sauce has just two ingredients.Double-Chocolate Bread Pudding with Strawberry Sauce

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Best-Ever Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

Strawberry-rhubarb pie filling gets a touch of zesty ginger flavor, then goes into a slice-and-bake crust.Best-Ever Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

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Strawberry and Cream Cheese Ice Cream

Combine cream cheese with strawberries, whipping cream, milk, sugar and flavorings for a rich dessert that chills in your ice cream maker.Strawberry and Cream Cheese Ice Cream

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Strawberry-Coconut Thumbprints

Linda Roberts of Rapid City, South Dakota, tops her buttery cream cheese, coconut coated cookie with fruit jam. Her cookie recipe was one of the finalists at Midwest Living's first Best of the Midwest cook-off.Strawberry-Coconut Thumbprints

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Pink Lemonade Strawberry Shortcake

Pink lemonade concentrate gives a summery twist to classic strawberry shortcake. Pink Lemonade Strawberry Shortcake

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Strawberry-Blueberry Cookie Crisp

Prep this easy dessert in just 10 minutes, then bake for 25 minutes. Crumbled pecan shortbread cookies form the topping over a fresh fruit filling.Strawberry-Blueberry Cookie Crisp

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Strawberry-Walnut Shortcakes

Nuts and orange zest give a crunchy and flavorful twist to this summer classic.Strawberry-Walnut Shortcakes

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Very Berry Triple Fruit Pie

More than 4 cups of berries make this pie extra juicy. Be sure to let it cool completely before you slice it. And don't forget the vanilla ice cream! The recipe comes from Covered Bridge Farm in Forest Lake, Minnesota. Very Berry Triple Fruit Pie

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Wonton Dessert Stacks

Layer baked wonton wrappers with low-fat lemon yogurt and sliced strawberries and kiwis for this quick-and-easy treat.Wonton Dessert Stacks

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Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Strawberries

Our recipe gives you a choice of using sugar or sugar substitute for this creamy dessert. You could also try fresh raspberries or blueberries instead of the strawberries.Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Strawberries

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Summer Daiquiri Shortcakes

This elegant but simple dessert comes from Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse in Cincinnati. Mixing fresh berries with strawberry daiquiri mix is the secret to the flavorful sauce.Summer Daiquiri Shortcakes

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Berry Trifle

Mix buttery pound cake, creamy vanilla pudding, soft cream cheese, and fresh strawberries or blueberries for a rich comfort-food dessert. To trim calories, try making it with angel food cake, fat-free pudding, and low-fat or fat-free cream cheese.Berry Trifle

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