Advertisement
Recipe Collections

40 Of The Best Strawberry Recipes For Summer

From shortcake to scones, ice cream to sangria, there's a strawberry recipe for everyone.
40 Of The Best Strawberry Recipes For Summer

(Recipes by Donna Borooah; Produced by Aimee Nishitoba; Photography by Christie Vuong; Food styling by Eshun Mott; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

From shortcake to scones, ice pops, pie and a honeyed brunch toast, these are the strawberry recipes to try this season. So pick your recipes, buy your berries (keep these tips in mind) and get started.

Pretty In Pink Strawberry Pavlova

We use a double dose of strawberries in this impressive dessert. Freeze-dried berries give the meringue its blush-pink hue, while fresh berries add aromatic sweetness. Get our pretty in pink strawberry pavlova recipe.

A pink strawberry pavlova topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream on a turquoise cake stand.(Recipe: Donna Borooah; Producer: Aimee Nishitoba; Photography: Christie Vuong; Food styling: Eshun Mott; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

Strawberry Grapefruit Smash

This sweet-and-tart gin cocktail is the perfect toast to fresh, peak-season strawberries. Cool down with our strawberry grapefruit smash recipe.

Strawberry grapefruit cocktail in a glass, garnished with mint leaves, sliced strawberries and a grapefruit wedge on top. In front of a beige background.(Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photo: Christie Vuong; Food styling: Ryan Barclay; Prop styling: Catherine Doherty)

Advertisement

Strawberry-Passion Fruit Freezer Jam

Passion fruit lends this jam extra acidity as well as a delightful, crunchy texture. Get our strawberry-passion fruit freezer jam recipe.

A bowl of red jam with a spoon in it against a light pink background and fresh strawberries on the vine off to the side. There is also a halved passionfruit on the other side.

Strawberry Yogurt Snacking Cake

This casual cake makes a perfectly acceptable breakfast, too. Get our strawberry yogurt snacking cake recipe.

A section of pale yellow snacking cake with inlaid strawberries sliced into six pieces on a turquoise table(Recipe: Donna Borooah; Producer: Aimee Nishitoba; Photography: Christie Vuong; Food styling: Eshun Mott; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Strawberry Gin Fizz

Here’s a delicious idea: Fill a Mason jar with June’s best bounty (luscious local strawberries), mix in a couple spoonfuls of sugar and some gin, and then (the hardest part) wait a few days. Add a splash to sparkling wine or tonic, and you’ll have the perfect elixir for warm nights on the back deck. Get this strawberry gin fizz recipe.

Strawberry Gin Fizz in glasses with limes and mint(Photo: Ashley Capp)

Advertisement

Strawberry Rhubarb Tiramisu

We borrowed from the decadent layers of cream and liqueur-soaked cookies that make up the classic Italian tiramisu. And our pièce de résistance are the layers of ruby-red berry and rhubarb sauce. Get this strawberry-rhubarb tiramisu recipe.

Strawberry rhubarb tiramisu topped in a baking dish. There are servings of the tiramisu on dessert plates with forks surrounded by cups of coffee.(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Pops

If you’re thinking of making homemade ice pops, look no further. It mashes together early summer’s best dessert with one of its most traditional iced treats. (Oh and did we mention it’s topped off with white chocolate?) Get this strawberry shortcake ice pops recipe.

Strawberry shortcake ice cream pop on a stick(Photo: Erik Putz)

Strawberry Sheet Pan Pie

Flaky pastry and sweet, in-season strawberries make this rectangular pie irresistible (and easy). Get this strawberry sheet pan pie recipe.

Strawberry sheet pan pie with a serving on a plate(Photo: Erik Putz)

Advertisement

Glazed Strawberry Hand Pies

All the nostalgic fun of a toaster pastry—with so much more fresh flavour. Get our glazed strawberry hand pies recipe.

Two pink glazed strawberry handpies on two turquoise plates on a trellis-patterned tablecloth(Recipe: Donna Borooah; Produced: Aimee Nishitoba; Photography: Christie Vuong; Food styling: Eshun Mott; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Strawberry Margarita

Once you try these homemade strawberry margaritas, you’ll never go back to store-bought mixes again. Get this strawberry margarita recipe.

Strawberry margaritas in glasses with a fruit garnish across the top.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Strawberry-Chocolate Cake

Strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven, so why not marry the flavours in this decadent, delicious cake? Get this strawberry-chocolate cake recipe.

Chocolate cake with strawberry icing in front of a floral back drop(Photo: Erik Putz)

Advertisement

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

This sweet and savory strawberry-rhubarb pie will have you wanting more! Be sure to have lots of napkins close by, it can get messy. Get this strawberry-rhubarb pie recipe.

Strawberry-rhubarb pie with a slice taken out(Photo: Michael Graydon)

Cake Toast with Honeyed Strawberries

Great for dessert or even for brunch, this rich pound-cake gets warm and crisp like French toast. A scoop of ice cream, yogurt or whipped cream is the perfect finishing touch. Get this cake toast recipe.

Pound cake toast with honeyed strawberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream(Photo: Angus Fergusson)

Strawberry and Honey Semifreddo

This dessert will be your back-pocket recipe all season: Make the semifreddo and compote ahead of time to suit your schedule. The best part? A semifreddo is just that: semi-firm. This dessert won’t get too solid to eat, no matter how long it’s frozen. Get our strawberry and honey semifreddo recipe.

Strawberry and honey semifreddo with a slice sliced off and lying on a cutting board, topped with strawberry compote(Recipe: Donna Borooah; Producer: Aimee Nishitoba; Photography: Christie Vuong; Food styling: Eshun Mott; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

Advertisement

Spicy Grilled Chicken with Strawberry-Cucumber Salad

Ripe strawberries, crunchy cucumbers and aromatic mint give simple grilled chicken breasts an instant upgrade. Get this grilled chicken with strawberry salad recipe.

Spicy grilled chicken with strawberry-cucumber salad on a platter(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Strawberry-Rhubarb Sangria

Strawberries and rhubarb make this delicious rosé sangria that much prettier! Find the recipe for this strawberry-rhubarb sangria here.

Glasses of strawberry-rhubarb sangria garnished with sliced strawberries, rhubarb and mint. There is a small plate of strawberries on the side.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Strawberry Galette

No pie plate required. This free-form pie is a rustic dessert you can fill with a variety of berries—but we’re making a date with this version as soon as strawberry season gets underway. Get this strawberry galette recipe.

Strawberry galette on a plate with a serving spoon.(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Advertisement

Strawberry-Rhubarb Sangria Jellies

Sangria is the go-to summer drink, so why not turn it into refreshing jellies? Get this strawberry-rhubarb sangria jellies recipe.

Strawberry-rhubarb sangria jellies in champagne coupe glasses on a large serving tray filled with ice(Photo: Erik Putz)

Strawberry Ice Cream

All you need are fresh strawberries, 35% cream and sweetened condensed milk (no ice cream maker!). Get this strawberry ice cream recipe.

An overhead shot of a scoop of strawberry ice cream melting on the countertop.(Photo: Irene Ngo)

Strawberry and Lime Curd Trifle

Tart lime curd and buttery pistachios add a pale green contrast to rosy strawberries and the pairing is reminiscent of those strawberry-kiwi-flavoured treats you enjoyed as a kid. Take the shortcut with store-bought angel food cake; this trifle is full of other homemade elements. Get our strawberry and lime curd trifle recipe.

A trifle bowl showing layers of strawberry and lime curd trifle with pistachios on a turquoise table with a striped qhite and turquoise curtain in the background(Recipe: Donna Borooah; Producer: Aimee Nishitoba; Photography: Christie Vuong; Food styling: Eshun Mott; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

Advertisement

Boozy Strawberry-Watermelon Ice Pops

As easy as puréeing watermelon, strawberries, limoncello and lemon juice in a blender, then freezing! Get this strawberry ice pops recipe.

Boozy strawberry-watermelon ice popsicles on a plate filled with ice.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Strawberry Shortcake with Vanilla Cream

These classic shortcakes feature fresh summer berries and are a snap to make. (Keep a lookout: local berries are at their best June through July.) Get this strawberry shortcake recipe.

Strawberry shortcake with vanilla cream and sliced strawberries, garnished with a mint leaf. on plates(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Polenta Strawberry Shortcake

Crunchy cornmeal, a hint of orange zest and a splash of liqueur combine to make this moist strawberry dessert the ultimate down-home treat. Get this polenta strawberry shortcake recipe.

Layered polenta strawberry shortcake on a cake stand(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Advertisement

Strawberry Sangria

A sparkling summer sippper that’s perfect or hot afternoons on the back patio. Get this sangria recipe.

Strawberry sangria in a pitcher and in wine glasses.(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Gluten-Free Strawberry and Granola Parfaits

In this recipe, puffed quinoa and a mixture of nuts and seeds replace the rolled-oat layer of many traditional parfaits. Rounding out this nutri-licious treat is Greek yogurt, which contains twice as much protein as regular varieties. Get this strawberry parfait recipe.

Gluten-free strawberry and granola parfaits in glasses(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Strawberry Scones with Quick Compote

Juicy summer berries bursting from flaky, buttery scones make these easy treats the perfect sweet for brunches, picnics or any time! Get this strawberry scones recipe.

Strawberry scones with a quick strawberry compote in a bowl.(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Advertisement

Fresh Basil and Strawberry Meringues

These decadent meringues with strawberry toppers bring an impressive flourish to the end of any meal. Get this strawberry meringues recipe.

Meringue nests with strawberries and mint(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Vegan Strawberry-Rhubarb Oat Squares

With an irresistible oat crust and fruity, vibrant centre—these bars are perfect for your summer picnics. Get this vegan strawberry-rhubarb oat squares.

A tin of vegan strawberry-rhubarb oat squares on a black-and-white floral background.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Spicy Strawberry Jelly

Use this summer jelly to liven up toasts with creamy cheeses like Brie or Camembert. Get this strawberry jelly recipe.

Spicy strawberry jelly in a jar and spread on toast(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Advertisement

Strawberry and Lemon Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Luscious yet simple lemon-curd folds in seamlessly to this whimsical strawberry and lemon cupcake. Get this strawberry cupcake recipe.

Strawberry and lemon cream cheese cupcake on a napkin.(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Maple-Strawberry Cream Cake

This is certainly a one-size fits all dessert: with ingredients like maple syrup, fresh whipped cream and strawberries, it’s a hard dessert not to like. Get this strawberry cream cake recipe.

A layered maple-strawberry cream cake decorated with strawberries, with a slice taken out.(Photo: Yvonne Duivenvoorden)

Strawberry-Vanilla Yogurt Pops

Sweetened strawberries are the perfect addition to any dessert; this one is completed in the freezer—no baking required. Now that’s pretty cool. Get this strawberry-vanilla yogurt pops recipe.

Strawberry-vanilla yogurt popsicles on a platter(Photo: Angus Fergusson)

Advertisement

Strawberry tea sandwiches

Picnic-perfect. These summer tea sandwiches bring together sweet berries, fragrant herbs and creamy cheese in an unforgettable afternoon snack. Get this strawberry tea sandwiches recipe.

Strawberry tea sandwiches cut into triangles on a platter with a cup of teaPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Semifreddo

Delight your taste buds with a recipe that make spring’s first fruit the star of the show. Get this strawberry-rhubarb semifreddo recipe here.

Strawberry-rhubarb semifreddo on a plate.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Grilled Strawberry Shortcake

Dessert on the barbecue? Oh, yeah! Grilled strawberry shortcake means you don’t have to leave the grill and it takes just 9 minutes. Get this grilled strawberry shortcake recipe.

Grilled strawberry shortcake on a plate

Advertisement

Strawberry Sassafras Glazed Pickerel Over Fiddleheads and Hominy

This recipe from Haudenosaunee chef Tawnya Brant riffs on one of her favourite drinks: strawberry and sumac juice. Get the recipe for this strawberry sassafras glazed pickerel here.

A piece of breaded pickerel topped with strawberries in a bed of hominy and fiddleheads on an off-white ceramic plate(Produced by Chantal Bragranza, Radiyah Chowdhury and Sun Ngo; Photography, food and prop styling: Kirsten Buck; Illustrations: Lianne Marie Leda Charlie)

Strawberry-Rose Sorbet

A summertime treat you'll be able to enjoy year-round. Find the recipe for this strawberry-rose sorbet here.

Three dessert bowls with strawberry-rose sorbet scoops on a blue plate with silver dessert spoons.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Summer Strawberry Tarts

What's better than biting into strawberries and cold whipped cream in a crunchy golden tart shell? It's the taste of summer! Get this recipe for summer strawberry tarts here.

A close-up of mini tart shells with whipped cream and strawberries garnished with mint leaves on top.

Advertisement

Strawberry Freezer Jam

Served on toast, layered on cake or sandwiched between cookies, homemade strawberry freezer jam beats out the store-bought spreads any day. Find the recipe for this strawberry freezer jam here.

A jar of strawberry jam with a wooden spoon beside it.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Granita

Celebrate summer with a multicoloured granita! (A Mediterranean frozen-fruit dessert, like sorbet but with a crystalline texture.) Get this strawberry granita recipe.

Strawberry-rhubarb granita layered with cantaloupe granita and kiwi granita(Photo: Michael Graydon)

GET CHATELAINE IN YOUR INBOX!

Subscribe to our newsletters for our very best stories, recipes, style and shopping tips, horoscopes and special offers.

By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement