Looking for fresh strawberry recipes to make this summer? Find 38 sweet and savory strawberry recipes that are quick, easy, and delicious.
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There is nothing better than a juicy, ripe strawberry on a warm summer day. And, with summer just around the corner, strawberries will be plentiful. So, I thought I would round up some of the best strawberry recipes that are both sweet and savory to enjoy all summer long.
Honestly, one of my best memories of summer as a child was going strawberry picking. My brother and I would race from plant to plant, trying to find the biggest strawberries we could find to fill our flat. It was one of my favorite summer activities we did as a family.
So, as we head into strawberry season, I thought it would be fun to share some of the best recipes to make with strawberries. We have tried and loved many of these recipes, and the others are at the very top of my list to try this summer. I’m so excited to share them all with you.
These deliciously sweet and savory strawberry recipes include salads, tarts, pies, cakes, and frozen treats. You will find recipes that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snacks.
This post was updated in April 2026.
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Strawberry Breakfast Recipes
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
The first time I had strawberry-stuffed French toast, we were visiting a small diner in our area for breakfast. I had heard great things about this delicious French toast and thought I would give it a try, and it definitely didn’t disappoint. In fact, it was so tasty that I knew I needed to try to make it at home for breakfast. I’m sure your family will love this French toast as much as we do!
Strawberry Pancakes
Strawberry pancakes can be as simple as cutting up strawberries, adding sugar for sweetness, and pouring them over your pancakes with whipped cream. But if you want strawberry flavoring throughout your pancakes, you need to try these strawberry pancakes with cream cheese glaze from Thrifty Jinxy. Fluffy pancakes with chunks of fresh strawberries make for a delicious breakfast.
Strawberry Waffles and Cream
If you ask anyone in my family, they will tell you that Belgian waffles are one of my very favorite breakfast foods. So much so that for Christmas, I was given a waffle maker so I could enjoy them anytime I wanted.
I love this waffle recipe from Shugary Sweets with sweetened strawberries, and then served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream on top. It’s currently been my go-to breakfast on the weekends. Of course, you can always add chocolate chips to your waffle batter to enjoy a double dose of chocolate as well.
Green Tomato Strawberry Jello Jam on Toast
Have you ever had strawberry jam from green tomatoes? When I was growing up, my mom used to make strawberry jam from the green tomatoes in our garden. Last summer, I decided to give it a try using this recipe from Wild Flours Kitchen, and it was just like I remembered. It was good and perfect to put on toast for an easy breakfast idea.
Homemade Strawberry Pop-Tarts
My youngest son loves Pop-Tarts, so I was so happy to find these homemade Strawberry Pop-Tarts from Kitchen Divas because they are so much better than the store-bought Pop-Tarts. Plus, they are great for enjoying a quick breakfast at home or taking on the go. It’s a sweet breakfast option that kids and adults will enjoy.
Balsamic Strawberry Avocado Toast
Avocado toast is my go-to breakfast during the week, so when I saw this recipe for balsamic strawberry avocado toast from Street Smart Nutrition that adds balsamic glaze, strawberries, and feta cheese (my favorites). I knew it was a recipe I needed to try—a delicious combination of flavors for a simple breakfast.
Strawberry Muffins
Muffins are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. They are so sweet, it’s almost like enjoying dessert for breakfast. These strawberry muffins from Small Town Woman are so delicious and the perfect way to use up your summer strawberries.
Lunch/Dinner Recipes with Strawberries
Strawberry, Basil, and Balsamic Pizza
If you are looking for a sweet and savory recipe for strawberries, this strawberry, basil, and balsamic pizza from Cookie+Kate is a delicious combination of flavors to enjoy this summer.
Grilled Naan Pizza with Strawberries, Chicken, and Avocado
This grilled naan pizza with strawberries, chicken, and avocado pizza from Well Plated is the perfect weeknight dinner idea. This quick and easy meal can be grilled or baked.
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry spinach salad from Get Inspired Everyday! is not only a great healthy lunch option but would also be an amazing summer side dish to bring to your next barbecue or potluck.
Apple and Strawberry Salad
Looking for a sweet summer salad recipe? This apple and strawberry salad from Bless This Meal is the perfect choice for a light dinner or lunch.
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Spinach Pasta Salad Recipe With Strawberries
Spinach Pasta Salad With Strawberries from The Forked Spoon takes pasta salad to a whole new level with strawberries, feta cheese, and bacon. A simple but delicious salad that is perfect to enjoy on the side of any summer grilling recipe.
Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Basil Salsa
This grilled chicken with strawberry salsa from Swirls of Flavor is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner this summer. It’s bursting with seasonal flavor that the whole family will love.
Grilled Pork with Strawberry Salsa
If you are looking for an easy weeknight dinner idea, this grilled pork with strawberry salsa from The Weary Chef is the perfect summer dish to try.
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Strawberry Cakes
Strawberry Shortcake (with Angel Food Cake)
Our go-to strawberry shortcake recipe always includes angel food cake. You can buy a box mix from the store or use this angel food cake recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction. Then, to keep it simple we cut up our strawberries and add sugar to taste and serve over the sponge cake with whipped topping.
Of course, you can also make a strawberry sauce to drizzle over the top of your angel food cake. I love this strawberry sauce recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen. It’s delicious when served over ice cream or cheesecake, too.
Strawberry Shortcake with Biscuits
If you prefer strawberry shortcake with biscuits, try this homemade strawberry shortcake recipe from Blue’s Best Life for a classic dessert that your whole family will love. It’s the perfect sweet treat to enjoy this summer.
Strawberry Pound Cake
If you’ve never tried strawberry pound cake, you are missing out. This strawberry pound cake recipe from Yellow Bliss Road is a flavorful summertime snack or dessert that will leave you wanting more.
Strawberry and Blueberry Flag Cake
It’s a tradition on the 4th of July to make our easy strawberry and blueberry flag cake. It’s such a simple recipe that includes a box of white cake, with Cool Whip frosting and strawberries for the stripes and blueberries for the stars. An easy recipe that is perfect for kids to help make.
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Strawberry Dump Cake
If you are looking for a quick and easy strawberry recipe to make this summer, then look no further than this strawberry dump cake recipe from Mom Foodie. This recipe only takes 3 ingredients for a tasty dish you can enjoy all summer. Perfect to bring to potlucks or picnics.
Strawberry Cupcakes
Honestly, cupcakes are one of my favorite dessert recipes to make any time of year. And, these strawberry cupcakes from Preppy Kitchen definitely do not disappoint. Loaded with red, ripe strawberries, these moist and flavorful cupcakes are a must-try this summer.
Strawberry Cheesecake
If cupcakes are my first favorite dessert, then cheesecake would be a close second. I love any flavor of cheesecake, but during the summer months, there is nothing better than cheesecake with fresh ripe strawberries. This strawberry cheesecake from Noshing With The Nolands is the perfect dessert when you are craving creamy cheesecake.
Strawberry Poke Cake
This strawberry poke cake recipe from xoxoBella is a delicious strawberry recipe that you must try this summer. It’s an easy and quick dessert that everyone will love.
Strawberry Pies/Tarts
Strawberry Pie
Are you looking for a simple strawberry pie recipe to bring to your next potluck? Try this strawberry pie from Mama Loves Food. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the flavors of summer with a flaky pie crust and fresh, sweet strawberries.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
If you love strawberries and rhubarb, then this strawberry rhubarb pie from Maria’s Mixing Bowl is a must-make summer dessert. It’s so flavorful with the combination of tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries, everyone will love it.
Strawberry Jello Pie
Everyone will love this easy no-bake strawberry Jello pie from Trop Rockin’ Recipes. It’s a refreshing and creamy strawberry dessert, perfect for any occasion this summer, as it only requires a few simple ingredients.
Strawberry Lemon Tart
This strawberry lemon tart from That Skinny Chick Can Bake is the perfect summertime dessert that you won’t be able to get enough of. So delicious and easy to make, perfect for summer parties.
Strawberry Cookies/Bars
Peanut Butter and Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies
This recipe is a combination of some of my very favorite cookies, peanut butter, and thumbprint. If you love peanut butter and jelly as much as I do, then this easy and delicious recipe is a must-try this summer.
When making these cookies, I use the same recipe for my peanut butter cookies that I do when making peanut butter blossoms (minus the Hershey Kisses). You can find that recipe in my family’s favorite Christmas cookie recipes. Before baking the cookies, I press down in the center and fill them with strawberry jelly. Then, you simply bake at 350° for about 10 minutes.
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Have you ever tried cake mix cookies? We love making them around the holidays, but they can be enjoyed any time of the year. These strawberry cake mix cookies from I Heart Naptime are the perfect summertime sweet treat to enjoy as a snack or dessert.
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
I love cheesecake, and strawberries are one of my favorite summertime fruits, so I was very excited to find these strawberry cheesecake cookies from The Pypers Kitchen. I know my family will enjoy making (and eating) them this summer.
Strawberry Bars
These Strawberry Bars from 365 Days of Baking and More are a tasty strawberry dessert with shortbread crust, strawberry jam filling, and a crumble topping. They are the perfect sweet treat to enjoy all summer long.
Strawberry Lemon Blondies
Looking for a unique strawberry bar recipe to make this summer? These strawberry lemon blondies from Recipes Simple are easy, delicious, and a great way to use up your summer strawberries.
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Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
Cool off this summer with these strawberry lemonade popsicles from Fit Mama Real Food. These popsicles are the perfect summer treat for both kids and adults.
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Strawberry Icebox Cake
This strawberry icebox cake from The Slow Roasted Italian is the perfect no-bake dessert to enjoy any time this summer. It would be a great addition to a family BBQ or potluck.
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
I couldn’t resist including this homemade strawberry ice cream from Chenée Today, because honestly, is there anything better than ice cream in the summertime? This easy homemade strawberry ice cream is the perfect sweet treat to cool off on a hot summer day.
Strawberry Mousse
Looking for another easy no-bake dessert recipe this summer? Try this fresh strawberry mousse from Dizzy Busy & Hungry. It’s so simple, refreshing, and delicious you’ll want to make it all summer long.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
This rhubarb and strawberry crisp from The Fresh Cooky is high on my list of must-try strawberry recipes to make this summer. Fresh strawberries and tangy rhubarb with a butter, crumbly topping. Yes, please!
Strawberry Trifle
Trifles are such pretty desserts and perfect to bring to potluck dinners. This strawberry brownie trifle recipe from The Cookin’ Chicks is a simple make-ahead dessert that would make a wonderful addition to your picnic or cookout this summer.
Strawberry Cobbler
This strawberry cobbler from Homemade in the Kitchen looks absolutely delicious and perfect to bring to a summer party or potluck. If you love cobbler, then this recipe is a must-try.
Strawberry Banana Bread
Love the combination of strawberries and bananas? Me too! This strawberry banana bread from Sweet & Savory Meals is a moist banana bread recipe with sweet strawberries. Is there anything better? I can’t wait to make it this summer.
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There you go, 38 sweet and savory strawberry recipes to enjoy all summer long. The perfect way to satisfy your cravings for this fresh, delicious, and juicy red berry.
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