12 Stunning Strawberry Dessert Recipes

When the heat of summer starts to blast, I start thinking about strawberry dessert recipes. Who doesn’t love juicy berries with their oozy pinky red juices when it’s a million degrees out?

From recipes that use baked strawberries to bright sunny strawberry jam and dainty tarts, there’s something in this list of fresh strawberry dessert recipes for everyone.

I can’t think of a better use for fresh berries than any of these ideas!

Strawberry Crumb Cake with marzipan filling to feed a crowd

A simple yeasted sheet cake is filled with a sophisticated marzipan filling spiked with Frangelico and topped with cardamom streusel. In German, this is Erdbeerstreuselkuchen.

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Perfect berry crisp is the easiest and best Summer dessert

Tender tart strawberries topped with the sweet crunch of nutmeggy streusel come together to make one of Summer’s simplest and most refreshing desserts.

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Dye free strawberry cookies (strawberry vanilla twists)

Dye free cookies colored with vivid pink freeze dried strawberries and beets, these pretty twists are as fun to make as they are lovely to share.

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Make these adorable mini strawberry tarts now

Sugar cookie shells filled with luscious vanilla pastry cream and chopped strawberries, topped with a strawberry slice. These cutesy tarts are a perfect 2 bite dessert for Spring or Summer get togethers.

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Whole wheat strawberry yogurt muffins to fuel your morning right

Rich Greek yogurt filled morning muffins with just the right amount of sweetness, studded with bright strawberries. These are perfect for any day you want to treat someone to a special breakfast.

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Grandma Marie’s traditional Czech kolache (bread recipe)

These pretty hand sized pastries will greet your morning with their cheerful fruity fillings and ultra soft bread. I like to make a variety of fillings, but choose your favorite. Top them with a Czech style streusel (posypka) or nuts for a little extra crunch and gild the lily.

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These lemon buttermilk strawberry mini cakes are secretly easy

Adorable strawberry mini cakes with lemon buttermilk cake and sandwiched with whipped cream and strawberry slices. Don’t let the looks fool you–these are easy peasy to build. These cakes are perfect for Mother’s Day, baby showers, girls’ birthday parties or any time you want to make something fancy looking.

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Overnight Strawberry Jam Rolls are the morning hack you need

Cinnamon rolls never get old, but sometimes they do get boring. When that happens, it’s time to make these jam rolls instead. Filled with fresh strawberry jam, these are bright vanilla flecked buns to greet the day.

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The easiest homemade strawberry jam for sunny bakes any time

With just 4 ingredients and no pectin, you can make this jam anytime you want a bright fresh berry taste. Sweetened just enough and with a little hint of orange, you’ll want to use this fresh strawberry jam for everything.

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Easy Strawberry White Chocolate Blondies (Perfect Summer Dessert)

These blondies look gorgeous on a plate, though they won’t be there for long. Chewy with sweet chunks of white chocolate and bright double strawberry flavor, these are irresistible treats.

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Quick poppy seed filling is the forgotten jam that’ll make all your baked goods better

This poppy seed filling is packed with so many layers of flavors and the magical crunch of poppy seed. Use this to fill pastries, breads, cakes and more.

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Strawberry Matcha no-churn ice cream is the most refreshing way to enjoy your tea

Strawberry and matcha were made for each other, and it’s hard to argue that in the face of the charming vivid green and super smooth pink that come together into one of the most delicious ice creams you’ll ever eat.

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What’s your favorite way to enjoy strawberry season?

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