20 Strawberry Desserts That Taste Like Summer

Celebrate strawberry season with shortcake, ice cream, pavlova, and more.

Strawberrt cake on pink cake stand
Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo

Our strawberry dessert collection is packed with irresistible recipes that range from simple to sublime. We've included two-ingredient treats like chocolate-covered strawberries as well as simple snacking cakes and towering layer cakes, ice cream, icebox pie, and more. They’re just what you need to celebrate everyone’s favorite sweet, juicy berry.

01 of 20

Stuffed Strawberries

filled strawberries on cake platter
Julia Gartland

A fun, no-cook summer sweet, these red, white, and blue treats are perfect for a celebration.

02 of 20

Easy Strawberry Tart

Strawberry Tart

Rachel Marek

Eight ingredients and only 30 minutes to get it together—you can't truly beat the simplicity of this classic strawberry tart featuring a delightful mix of textures and flavors.

03 of 20

Strawberry Cream Cake

Strawberry Cream Shortcake

Jacob Fox

Strawberries and cream are a flavor combination we all love—and when they're teamed with a pillowy vanilla cake, the result is comforting and delicious. Plus, this dreamy, layered cake is much easier to make than it looks.

04 of 20

Martha's Strawberry Ice Cream

strawberry ice cream
Marcus Nilsson

There's double the strawberry flavor in Martha's grown-up take on the beloved ice cream. Ripe strawberries are pureed for the base, and more are macerated with vodka or tequila and folded in after churning.

05 of 20

Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie

strawberry-lemonade angel pie topped with fresh strawberries
Paola + Murray

Topped with strawberries and cream, this meringue-based pie is like a pavlova, but it will slice neatly into wedges when you're ready to serve.

06 of 20

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

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Chocolate-covered strawberries are one of the most impressive yet simple desserts you can make. Just two ingredients—and maybe some chopped nuts if you like—create a harmonious combination of sweet, tart, and rich flavors.

07 of 20

Strawberry Cake

Strawberry Cake

Jacob Fox

A simple, just-sweet-enough strawberry cake you can enjoy for dessert, snack, or maybe for breakfast.

08 of 20

Strawberry Cobbler

Two bowls of strawberry cobbler topped with scoops of ice cream, accompanied by golden spoons

Jake Sternquist

Teaming strawberries with a buttery biscuit topping is always a good idea. Serve this cobbler warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of cream or a scoop of ice cream.

09 of 20

Vanilla Sponge Cake With Strawberry-Meringue Buttercream

Strawberrt cake on pink cake stand
Ngoc Minh Ngo

A whopping three pounds of strawberries are called for in this showstopping cake—they're sandwiched between the layers, cooked down and added to the frosting, and used to crown the top.

10 of 20

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

Two servings of strawberry shortcake with whipped cream and berries in shallow bowls

Jacob Fox

Is this the ultimate summer dessert? Martha's classic recipe starts with tender homemade biscuits, which are the perfect base for juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream.

11 of 20

Waffle and Strawberry Trifle

waffle strawberry trifle
Johnny Miller

You can make this out-of-the-ordinary dessert with frozen waffles to save time, but be sure to whip up your own creamy pudding. The rich flavor and silky texture are worth the extra effort.

12 of 20

Martha's Strawberry Cupcakes

Martha's Strawberry Cupcakes

Just right for birthdays, baby showers, or just about any occasion, these cupcakes feature strawberries in three ways: Diced strawberries are folded into the batter, then the cupcakes are topped with Swiss Meringue Buttercream flavored with strawberry jam and garnished with sliced strawberries.

13 of 20

Strawberry Crepes Flambé

plated strawberry flambe crepes with coffee and cream
Lennart Weibull

A spectacular yet easy dessert, crepes are finished with a decadent sauce made with whole strawberries, cinnamon, brown sugar, and rum. It takes on a caramel flavor when flambéed. And flambéing is one of those techniques you have to try at least once—this recipe is the perfect opportunity.

14 of 20

Strawberries With Crème Fraîche and Sugar

Strawberries and Creme
Jonathan Lovekin

Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious, this three-ingredient dessert is also super elegant. All you need are strawberries, crème fraîche, and powdered sugar.

15 of 20

Strawberry Icebox Pie

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A nostalgic dessert, this icebox pie has a press-in graham cracker crust and a filling of both fresh and cooked strawberries that's topped with whipped cream.

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Strawberry Napoleons

strawberry napoleons
Marcus Nilsson

They may look fancy, but these layered strawberry treats are simple to make because they start with store-bought puff pastry. Tangy crème fraîche and fragrant vanilla bean perk up the whipped cream sandwiched between the layers of pastry and strawberries in these individual summer desserts.

17 of 20

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

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Frederic Lagrange

Strawberries and rhubarb are best friends—and you understand why when you bake them together in this super simple dessert with an easy oat topping.

18 of 20

Strawberry Shortcake Sundaes

Strawberry-Shortcake Sundae
Marcus Nilsson

This knockout sundae is a fun twist on the classic summer dessert. Vanilla ice cream is swirled with a homemade strawberry sauce and layered with fresh strawberries macerated with sugar and lemon juice, store-bought pound cake, and freshly whipped cream.

19 of 20

Strawberry-Rhubarb Rolled Pavlova

Strawberry-Rhubarb Rolled Pavlova
Kate Sears

Easy and elegant, this rolled riff on pavlova is filled with strawberries and berry-rhubarb jam. It slices neatly for a pretty presentation.

20 of 20

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Filled with strawberry jam and diced strawberries and topped with whipped cream, these "shortcakes" are actually vanilla cupcakes—and we like them a lot.

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