Strawberry Desserts to Celebrate Summer

Take advantage of the first strawberries of the season with this satisfying dessert that the cheesecake lovers in your life will gobble up in no time.

With a plethora of tart, seasonal fruits, this scrumptious dessert is the perfect treat to serve at a bridal shower or during a backyard bash.

These shortbread bars are a far better use for classic strawberry jam than your morning toast. Sweet, homey and super-buttery, they offer a taste of summer, anytime of year. Switch up the jams with what you love and make these your own.

Forgo the usual chips and dip at your next summertime social gathering and opt for this delicious recipe that will satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth.

This popular Italian dessert is given a tart twist with strawberries marinated in balsamic dressing. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds.

This light, airy dessert is bursting with the complimentary flavours of strawberry, pomegranate and elderflower … and it’s a healthier alternative to ice cream that tastes like summer in a bowl!

A light sponge cake layered with a rich whipped cream and jam-covered strawberries gives this dessert a stunning look.

A simple and satisfying spring treat, homemade ice cream is made easy with The Pioneer Woman’s strawberry-infused recipe.

Tender fruits take kindly to being skewered and grilled, especially when topped off with salted chocolate drizzle (drool!). A fabulous vegan treat on its own or when paired with coconut ice cream for dessert.

Get the recipe for Pineapple, Banana, Strawberry Skewers With Salted Chocolate Drizzle

These individual portions of strawberry shortcake are easy to throw together and make an impressive dessert for parties.

Desserts don’t get much simpler than this! All you need are semisweet white and milk chocolate and dozens of freshly picked strawberries from your local farmers market.

These cute little pies are perfect for individual desserts or a quick and satisfying snack.

A great on-the-go breakfast, after-school snack or after-dinner treat, these oat bars are filled with sweet strawberry preserves and topped with a brown sugar crumble.

Whether they’re for brunch or dessert, there’s no denying the rich, gooey deliciousness of this crepe you can whip up in less than half an hour.

Cheesecake and brownies are undeniable dessert staples. So why not opt for the best of both worlds by combining the two into one mega-sweet treat.

Strawberries stewed in strawberry liqueur and sugar are folded into a light, creamy custard topped with crushed ladyfingers for crunch, and a sprig of mint for a zip of freshness.

A simple brunch or dessert, rustic white bread is grilled until golden brown, topped with strawberries and sugar and then broiled until the sugar caramelizes. Make it extra special by skipping the store-bought loaf and baking your very own rustic ciabatta bread.

A light and fluffy strawberry souffle that is easy to whip up and requires minimal ingredients.

A healthy, yet satisfying dessert (or breakfast!), this delicious take on strawberries and cream combines a chia seed strawberry pudding and coconut whip.

A French spin on the classic shortcake, sponge cake is topped with a strawberry mousse and strawberry halves to create a gorgeous rim on the outside of the cake.

Sweet and salty pretzel crust is filled with a sticky strawberry filling and topped with a mountain of whipped cream.

This cake-like biscuit is filled with light and fluffy whipped cream, and fresh, juicy strawberries.

These individual pavlovas are a perfect companion for sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries. If you’re pressed for time you can make the meringues in advance and fill them shortly before serving.

Tender fruits take kindly to being skewered and grilled, especially when sauced with this refreshingly sweet and simple lemon-mint sauce. A fabulous vegan side dish to accompany your veggie burger, or perfect paired with coconut ice cream for dessert – BBQ season is all about easy, breezy cooking!

If the forecast is calling for a heatwave, opt for this chilly freezer dessert you can simply slice and serve. Layered with chocolately red velvet cookies and sweet cream cheese filling, you’ll adore every bite of this patriot-hued dessert.

Bring the flavours of spring to your table with this rustic strawberry dessert.

This vibrant frozen dessert showcases fresh berry flavour and is paired with a crispy brandy snap for some texture.

This adorable little tarts start with a crumbly graham cracker base, then filled with vanilla pastry cream and topped with sliced strawberries.

Forget everything you thought you knew about muffins. This variation features crunchy almond butter and loads of sweet strawberry jelly for an on-the-go snack that’s truly indulgent.

Hosting an impromptu gathering? This simple strawberry shortcake dessert is ready in under an hour. Strawberries and homemade whipped cream are layered between golden, delicate cake.