This fresh strawberry recipe is the best way to celebrate strawberry season! This includes delicious desserts, refreshing drinks, salads and more.
The strawberry recipe is repeated in late spring and early summer. As soon as these sweet, ruby-red berries hit the farmer’s market, I start tossing them into salads, mixing them into drinks, eating them for breakfast, and, of course, making strawberry desserts. (If you ask me, summer isn’t complete without classic strawberry shortcake.)
Below, I’m sharing 15 fresh strawberry recipes that will be on your plate this summer. Desserts such as strawberry shortcake, my favorite strawberry salad, and homemade strawberry lemonade are the menu items I return to every year. Try one or all of them to make the most of strawberry season while it lasts.
Oh, and another recipe-free idea is to eat freshly picked berries straight from the box. When it comes to the sweetest and juiciest, it’s hard to beat!
Strawberry Dessert Recipe
Strawberry Tiramisu
This berry-filled tiramisu is the most popular summer dessert. There is a reason for this. You can make it ahead of time, but it’s no-bake at all and it’s so delicious! Soft ladyfingers drenched in strawberries, layered with fresh strawberries and mascarpone cream.
chocolate covered strawberries
This three-ingredient recipe is a simple and delicious way to turn fresh berries into a special treat. I think it would be great to make it with kids. I love crafting with my son Ollie!
Strawberry Shortcake
Jack, Ollie and I go strawberry picking to Michigan every year. We always make this classic recipe our haul. I love it because it lets the fresh strawberries shine. I just sweeten them lightly before serving them with buttery biscuits and a dollop of fluffy whipped cream.
strawberry tart
This gluten-free, dairy-free tart has a nutty almond flour crust and a rich coconut cream filling. Sweet and juicy strawberries take the top spot!
Strawberry Crumble
This simple fruit crumble is one of my favorite ways to end a spring or summer meal. It is best served warm, fresh from the oven. There’s nothing better than the combination of hot, bubbly strawberry filling and topped with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream.
strawberry salad
strawberry salad
If you love the classic caprese salad, you’ll love this strawberry salad. Traditional tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella combine for a crunchy flavor with sweet, juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and toasted pecans. A tangy balsamic reduction ties it all together.
Strawberry Spinach Salad
This is a salad you won’t get tired of eating every day during strawberry season! Loaded with fresh spinach, crunchy pecans, creamy goat cheese, and fresh strawberries, this is the perfect spring lunch or dinner side dish. I toss the whole thing with poppy seed dressing for a sweet and tangy pop.
easy fruit salad
If you’re making a fruit salad for an outdoor party or graduation party in the coming weeks, be sure to include some ripe strawberries! I love this recipe with a honey lime dressing. It softens slightly, making it sweeter and juicier.
Drinkable Strawberry Recipes
Strawberry Lemonade
Fresh strawberry puree adds vibrant color and bold, fruity flavor to this lemonade. 100 times better than pink lemonade made from a mix! I’ll be making these for gatherings all summer long.
strawberry margarita
Step aside, regular margaritas! This bright pink cocktail adds a fun summer twist to a classic. Add sweetness with basil simple syrup and garnish with fresh basil leaves to add a summer flavor.
Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
Sweet strawberry + earthy matcha seems like a match made in heaven! I love sipping the two together in this refreshing iced latte for a summer pick-me-up. Made with peak season raspberries and high-quality matcha powder, it tastes much better than Starbucks!
Strawberry Breakfast Recipes
Strawberry Compote
This four-ingredient compote is one of my most frequently made strawberry recipes. Full of refreshing strawberry flavor, it’s the perfect product to sprinkle on anything. I love it on pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, ice cream, etc!
strawberry muffin
These whole grain muffins are one of my favorite breakfasts during strawberry season. It’s moist, slightly sweet, and full of warm seasoning and juicy strawberries. Plus, it freezes perfectly, making it great for meal prep!
overnight oats
For a strawberry-flavored breakfast, try transforming this overnight oats recipe into a PB&J! I spread the oats with peanut butter, chopped peanuts, fresh strawberries, and easy strawberry chia jam. Once you eat it, you can have it every morning for the rest of strawberry season. 🙂
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Thick, sweet and refreshing, this 6-ingredient smoothie is a energizing breakfast for spring and summer. In addition to frozen berries and bananas, I add Greek yogurt for a boost of protein. L&L leader KK called it this: “Perfectly balanced, refreshing and delicious.”
