Ingredients Fruits Berries Strawberry The Best Strawberry Desserts to Enjoy All Season Long By Food & Wine Editors Published on May 7, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio Juicy, sweet strawberries are a hallmark of warm weather—those wonderful, lazy months of late spring and early summer. And what better way to celebrate them than by turning them into gorgeous desserts? There's always the classic strawberry shortcake (and we have a recipe that scales it up a for a crowd, if you're interested), but you can also turn the bright red fruit into cooling granitas, a sunny take on tiramisu, and a juicy filling for cobblers, too. Read on for even more of our favorite strawberry dessert recipes. 01 of 16 Strawberry-Rhubarb Cornmeal Skillet Cake Juicy strawberries and tart rhubarb stud the golden brown top of this simple skillet cake. The mix of all-purpose flour and fine cornmeal gives this dessert a pound-cake-like density, while goat cheese and buttermilk keep the crumb nicely tender and moist. A dollop of rosemary-infused whipped cream ties the sweet and savory flavors together. Get the Recipe 02 of 16 Strawberry Shortcakes with Meyer Lemon Cream © James Baigrie Pastry chef Michelle Polzine makes her riff on strawberry shortcake with sweet, intensely flavored Seascape strawberries and fragrant Meyer lemon cream. Get the Recipe 03 of 16 Strawberries-and-Cream Gelato Cake Victor Protasio As stunning as it is delicious, this creamy strawberry-and-sour-cream gelato cake from Jon Snyder is the perfect centerpiece for summer celebrations. Get the Recipe 04 of 16 Wine-Poached Strawberries and Apricots Victor Protasio Semi-dry Riesling, which is refreshing and not too sweet, is the secret to this impressive, balanced dessert. Dried apricots lend a gentle bitterness while the strawberries add sweetness and impart the rosiest color. Get the Recipe 05 of 16 Strawberry Slab Pie © Andrew Purcell With a perfectly buttery crust and a sweet, jammy filling, this slab pie from Joanne Chang is one of the most delicious desserts you'll eat all summer. Get the Recipe 06 of 16 Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream Sandwiches © John Kernick Pastry chef Jen Yee makes these pretty sandwiches with a simple Japanese dough that combines sweet glutinous rice flour, sugar, water and strawberry jam. Get the Recipe 07 of 16 Strawberry Baked Alaska © Con Poulos Chef Andrea Reusing makes every part of these lovely baked Alaskas from scratch—even the graham crackers for the base. She says it's OK to use store-bought grahams, though, and also says that if making homemade ice cream isn't your thing, you can sub in a good prepared brand. Get the Recipe 08 of 16 Strawberry-Mango Paletas © John Kernick When crafting new paletas for her company La Newyorkina, Fany Gerson's rule of thumb is this: If the colors of her ingredients go together, the flavors will, too. These bright, red-and-orange-hued ice pops are perfect to make in May when juicy strawberries are at their peak. Get the Recipe 09 of 16 Strawberry Almond Cheesecake with Matzoh Crust Abby Hocking This silky cheesecake gets sweetness and tang from a blend of cream cheese and sour cream. Matzo meal and ground almonds replace the usual graham crackers in the crust for a nutty, toasty crunch. Topped with sugary strawberries and toasted almond slivers, this cake makes a beautiful centerpiece at any table. Get the Recipe 10 of 16 Strawberry Gelato Victor Protasio To guarantee homemade gelato's luscious consistency and purity of flavor, Jon Snyder suggests thickening gelato with cornstarch rather than eggs. The result has less palate-coating fat than ice cream and lets the fruit shine. Get the Recipe 11 of 16 Strawberry Shortcake for a Crowd Jen Causey "It doesn't get much easier than strawberry shortcake, but this family-style version I created definitely makes it foolproof," Ben Mims writes. "Instead of punching out all those small cakes, the dough is pressed into a pan and baked as one giant cake, which is much quicker and less stress-inducing, especially when you want an effortless dessert for a weeknight that truly takes no time at all." Get the Recipe 12 of 16 Strawberry Granita with Sweet Pesto Victor Protasio Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson pairs a subtly tangy berry granita with honey-sweetened pesto in this refreshing summer dessert. Choose the sweetest, juiciest berries for the most flavorful granita. Get the Recipe 13 of 16 Strawberry-Raspberry Cake Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Thom Driver This simple cake relies on a well-aerated batter for its light texture; cream the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy before adding the flour for best results. Get the Recipe 14 of 16 Strawberry Tiramisu Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Heather Chadduck Hillegas In this sunny take on tiramisu, coffee and chocolate are swapped out for bright, zesty orange and ripe strawberries. A touch of balsamic vinegar, orange liqueur, sugar, and jam deepens the flavor of the berries without overpowering it, while orange zest brightens layers of mascarpone cream. Get the Recipe 15 of 16 Strawberry-Buttermilk Cobbler Eva Kolenko A mixture of spelt and almond flours, gently combined with cold butter and creamy buttermilk, creates tender, fluffy biscuits that cover this juicy strawberry cobbler filling. Use the sweetest, best-quality berries from the market; their flavor is the foundation of this seasonal dessert. Get the Recipe 16 of 16 Strawberry Icebox Cake with Maple-Ginger Cream Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Melissa Gray / Prop Styling by Heather Chadduck Hillegas If you love strawberry shortcake, this inspired icebox dessert is for you. Buttery, rich shortbread cookies make an inspired (and easy) base for the cake, layered with plenty of sliced strawberries and a creamy filling with hints of spicy fresh ginger and sweet maple syrup. A topping of strawberries macerated in maple syrup adds a final burst of berry flavor. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit