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, red 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.
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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 I knew that I needed to find a recipe just like it so I could make it at home for breakfast. After some searching, I stumbled on this strawberry stuffed french toast recipe from Feel Good Foodie and instantly fell in love. It’s such an easy and delicious recipe, I knew I had to share.
Strawberry Pancakes
Strawberry pancakes can be as simple as cutting up strawberries, adding sugar for sweetness, and pouring over your pancakes with whipped cream. But, if you want strawberry flavoring throughout your pancakes, this strawberry pancake recipe from My Kids Lick the Bowl is the perfect solution. Fluffy pancakes with chunks of fresh strawberries for a tasty breakfast treat.
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 so good and perfect to put on toast for an easy and fast breakfast.
Homemade Strawberry Pop-Tarts
My youngest son loves pop-tarts so I was so happy to find these homemade strawberry pop-tarts from Saving Dessert because they not only taste amazing but they are better for you. Plus, they are great for enjoying a quick breakfast at home or taking on the go. A super satisfying snack or breakfast 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 that will please everyone.
Strawberry Muffins
Muffins are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. They are so deliciously sweet, it’s almost like you are having dessert for breakfast. These strawberry muffins from Once Upon a Chef are 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 With Feta
Strawberry spinach salad with feta from Wholly Tasteful is not only a great lunch choice but would be an amazing summer side dish to bring to your next barbecue or potluck.
Strawberry Salad with Balsamic
Looking for a savory and sweet summer salad recipe, this strawberry salad with balsamic from Love and Lemons is the perfect choice for a light dinner or lunch.
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Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad
Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad from Foodie Crush takes pasta salad to a whole new level with strawberries, mint, and basil. A simple but tasty salad that is perfect to enjoy on the side of any summer grilling recipe.
Strawberry Basil Chicken
When I stumbled upon this strawberry basil chicken from Wholesomelicious, I knew that I needed to try it. An easy 20-minute weeknight dinner idea to enjoy this summer.
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 Crazy for Crust for an easy and classic dessert recipe that your family is sure to 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 there is nothing better than cheesecake with fresh ripe strawberries on top. This strawberry cheesecake from Drive Me Hungry is our go-to recipe when I’m craving this sweet treat.
Strawberry Icebox Cake
This strawberry icebox cake recipe from Eating on a Dime is another 3 ingredient 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 strawberry pie recipe to bring to your next potluck? This simple fresh strawberry pie from Inspired Taste is the perfect way to celebrate the flavors of summer. With a flaky crust and fresh sweet strawberries, it’s not only delicious but easy to make.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
If you love strawberries and rhubarb then this strawberry rhubarb pie from House of Nash Eats is a must-try summer dessert. So flavorful with the combination of tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries, you won’t be disappointed.
Strawberry Tart
This strawberry tart from Leigh Anne Wilkes is the perfect summertime dessert. Loaded with a creamy filling and delicious flavor you won’t be able to get enough of.
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 to 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 is the perfect summertime sweet treat to enjoy as a snack or dessert.
Strawberry Cookies
I was so excited to find these easy strawberry cookies from An Italian in My Kitchen. They are not only delicious but super easy to make. I know my family will enjoy making (and eating) them all summer long.
Strawberry Crumb Bars
These Strawberry Crumb Bars from Sugar Spun Run are a tasty strawberry dessert or snack with a shortbread-like crust, homemade strawberry jam filling, and a crumble topping. They sound divine and I can’t wait to give them a try this summer.
Strawberry Lemon Blondies
Looking for a unique strawberry bar recipe to make this summer? These strawberry lemon blondies from The View From Great Island are a great way to use up your summer strawberries. They are not only tasty but so easy to prepare.
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Creamy Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
Cool off this summer with these creamy strawberry lemonade popsicles from Good Life Eats. These popsicles are not only a delicious summer treat for kids but adults as well.
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Frozen Strawberry Dessert
This easy frozen strawberry dessert from Sweet Spicy Kitchen is the perfect no-bake dessert to enjoy any time this summer. It would be a great addition to a family cookout or backyard BBQ.
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
I couldn’t resist including this homemade strawberry ice cream from A Latte Food in this round-up of strawberry recipes. 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 day.
Strawberry Mousse
Looking for another easy no-bake dessert recipe this summer? Try this homemade strawberry mousse from Spend with Pennies. It’s so easy, refreshing, and full of flavor, you’ll want to make it again, and again.
Strawberry Crisp
This strawberry crisp recipe from Belle of the Kitchen is high on my list of must-try strawberry recipes to make this summer. Fresh strawberries with a butter, crumbly topping. Yes, please!
Strawberry Trifle
Trifles are such pretty desserts and perfect to bring to potluck dinners. This strawberry trifle recipe from Desserts on a Dime is not only easy to make but will be a wonderful addition to your picnic or cookout this summer.
Strawberry Cobbler
This strawberry cobbler from I Am Baker looks absolutely delicious and when I stumbled across it on my hunt for the best strawberry recipes, I was so excited to give it a try. 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 Averie Cooks 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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