Ingredients Fruits Berries Strawberry 25 Strawberry Dessert Recipes to Make This Summer Work your way through strawberry season dessert by dessert, from shortcake to cobbler and all kinds of chilled and frozen delights. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 6, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Juicy, sweet strawberries are a hallmark of warm weather — those wonderful, lazy months of late spring and early summer. And what better way to celebrate strawberries than by turning them into gorgeous desserts? There's always the fan-favorite strawberry shortcake (and we have a saffron-scented version scaled up for a crowd, if you're interested), but you can turn the bright red fruit into cooling granitas, a sunny take on tiramisu, and a jammy filling for cobblers, too. Read on for even more of our favorite strawberry dessert recipes. 01 of 25 Strawberry-Saffron Shortcake Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christine Keely This simple vanilla shortcake from chef Hetel Vasavada is brushed with an aromatic lemon-saffron syrup, then topped with a saffron-mascarpone whipped cream. Ripe strawberries and their juices contrast beautifully with the warm spice. Get the Recipe 02 of 25 Strawberry Ekmek Kataifi Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Made from crispy shredded phyllo that's soaked in syrup and traditionally topped with custard, ekmek kataifi is a Greek dessert that perfectly balances crispy and creamy. Instead of the traditional custard, pastry chef Paola Velez's version features a vibrant strawberry pudding and a cloud of honey-flavored whipped cream. Get the Recipe 03 of 25 Roasted Strawberry Sorbet Cedric Angeles Silky, juicy, and fruity, this sorbet is bursting with strawberry goodness. Pinot Noir adds complexity and depth while lemon juice keeps things beautifully bright. It's delicious on its own, but it's even more wonderful served with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream. Get the Recipe 04 of 25 Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell These vibrant cupcakes are perfect for summer celebrations. Freeze-dried strawberries, processed with a touch of sugar, add a fruity, just-sweet-enough flavor to both the batter and frosting. Get the Recipe 05 of 25 Honey-Ricotta Mousse with Strawberries Photo by Christopher Testani / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Kathleen Cook Varner Ricotta cheese, quickly whipped in a food processor with honey and vanilla, forms the base of this easy strawberry-topped mousse. Folding whipped cream into the ricotta yields a luscious, velvety dessert. Get the Recipe 06 of 25 Almond and Strawberry Tart Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen This eye-catching tart is filled with a buttery almond mixture before baking and piled with fresh strawberries. The tanginess of the strawberries is a perfect complement to the rich crust and filling. Get the Recipe 07 of 25 No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless For an ice cream that's full of strawberry flavor, we first roast the berries with vanilla bean, sugar, lemon zest, and salt until they're tender and jammy. It's a great way to use strawberries that are overripe, old, or about to go bad — roasting them brings out the richness of the sugars and deepens the flavor in the berries. Get the Recipe 08 of 25 Strawberry Almond Cheesecake with Matzo Crust Abby Hocking This silky cheesecake gets sweetness and tang from a blend of cream cheese and sour cream. Matzo meal and ground almonds replace the usual graham crackers in the crust for a nutty, toasty crunch. Topped with ruby-red strawberries and toasted almond slivers, this cake makes a beautiful centerpiece at any table. Get the Recipe 09 of 25 Strawberry Tiramisu Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Heather Chadduck Hillegas This fresh take on the classic Italian coffee dessert is layered with ladyfingers, juicy strawberries, and mascarpone cream. Orange liqueur and a touch of balsamic vinegar deepen the flavors of the berries without overpowering them. Get the Recipe 10 of 25 Strawberry-Buttermilk Cobbler Eva Kolenko A mixture of spelt and almond flours, gently combined with cold butter and creamy buttermilk, creates tender, fluffy biscuits that cover this juicy strawberry cobbler filling. Use the sweetest, best-quality berries from the market; their flavor is the foundation of this seasonal dessert. Get the Recipe 11 of 25 Strawberry Slab Pie Food & Wine / Andrew Purcell With a perfectly buttery crust and a sweet, jammy filling, this slab pie from chef Joanne Chang is one of the most delicious desserts you'll eat all summer. Get the Recipe 12 of 25 Strawberry Granita with Sweet Pesto Victor Protasio Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson blends juicy strawberries with simple syrup, tangy verjus, and a bit of salt for this quenching granita. Once it's frozen, he serves it with a honeyed mint-basil pesto and mounds of whipped cream. Get the Recipe 13 of 25 Strawberry Icebox Cake with Maple-Ginger Cream Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Heather Chadduck Hillegas This no-bake icebox cake riffs on the flavors of a classic strawberry shortcake with buttery shortbread cookies, maple-macerated strawberries, and a ginger-spiced whipped cream. Get the Recipe 14 of 25 Strawberry Pretzel Salad Abby Hocking / Food & Wine Dessert disguised as salad? Your secret's safe with us! With a sweet-salty pretzel crust, a creamy no-bake cheesecake filling, and a fruity gelatin top studded with sliced strawberries, this tasty treat is a favorite in our test kitchen, Get the Recipe 15 of 25 Boozy Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall Sweet, zippy, and irresistibly delicious, pastry chef Claudia Fleming's frozen cocktail is made with lemon vodka, Prosecco, basil, limoncello, strawberries, and lemon sorbet — and can also double as a dessert. Get the Recipe 16 of 25 Strawberries-and-Cream Gelato Cake Victor Protasio A stunning riff on the classic flavor combination, this ice cream cake includes layers of strawberry sorbet and strawberry gelato frosted with sour cream gelato. You can make your own ice cream or use an assortment of store-bought flavors — it's a showstopper either way. Get the Recipe 17 of 25 Strawberry-Mango Paletas © John Kernick When crafting new paletas for her company La Newyorkina, Fany Gerson's rule of thumb is this: If the colors of her ingredients go together, the flavors will, too. These bright, red-and-orange-hued ice pops are perfect to make when juicy strawberries are at their peak. Get the Recipe 18 of 25 Strawberry Gelato Victor Protasio To guarantee homemade gelato's luscious consistency and purity of flavor, it's thickened with cornstarch rather than eggs. The result has less palate-coating fat than ice cream and lets the fruit shine. Get the Recipe 19 of 25 Strawberry Baked Alaska © Con Poulos Chef Andrea Reusing makes each and every part of these lovely strawberry baked Alaskas from scratch — even the graham crackers for the base. She says it’s OK to use store-bought grahams, and to sub in a good store-bought ice cream. Get the Recipe 20 of 25 Strawberry Shortcakes with Meyer Lemon Cream © James Baigrie Pastry chef Michelle Polzine makes her riff on strawberry shortcake with sweet, intensely flavored Seascape strawberries and fragrant Meyer lemon cream. Get the Recipe 21 of 25 Ricotta-Orange Pound Cake with Prosecco Strawberries © Con Poulos This dessert from Giada De Laurentiis is a simple way to enjoy strawberries in all their glory. Combined with Prosecco and a touch of sugar, the berries are a terrific accompaniment to the moist, orange-scented cake. Get the Recipe 22 of 25 Strawberry Cream Puffs © Stephanie Foley These luscious cream puffs are made from traditional choux pastry filled with vanilla custard, but it's the layer of thinly sliced tarragon-tinged strawberries and a drizzle of strawberry glaze that makes them sing. Get the Recipe 23 of 25 Strawberry-Honey Cake with Sour Whipped Cream © Eva Kolenko Seattle chef Eli Dahlin's floral, honey-inflected strawberry cake is his seasonal take on sticky toffee pudding. Once the cake is removed from the oven, it's poked with holes to absorb a warm honey syrup that penetrates each bite. Get the Recipe 24 of 25 Strawberry-Pistachio Sweet Rolls Jennifer Causey Whether you enjoy these fruity buns for breakfast or dessert, fresh strawberry preserves and crunchy chopped pistachios are a winning combination. Get the Recipe 25 of 25 Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream Sandwiches © John Kernick Pastry chef Jen Yee makes these pretty sandwiches with a simple Japanese dough that combines sweet glutinous rice flour, sugar, water and strawberry jam. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit