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From shortcake to scones, ice cream to sangria, there's a strawberry recipe for everyone.
ByChatelaine
Updated April 4, 2024
(Recipes by Donna Borooah; Produced by Aimee Nish*toba; 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.
(Recipe: Donna Borooah; Producer: Aimee Nish*toba; Photography: Christie Vuong; Food styling: Eshun Mott; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)
Strawberry Grapefruit Smash
This sweet-and-tart gin co*cktail is the perfect toast to fresh, peak-season strawberries. Cool down with our strawberry grapefruit smash recipe.
(Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photo: Christie Vuong; Food styling: Ryan Barclay; Prop styling: Catherine Doherty)
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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.
Strawberry Yogurt Snacking Cake
This casual cake makes a perfectly acceptable breakfast, too. Get our strawberry yogurt snacking cake recipe.
(Recipe: Donna Borooah; Producer: Aimee Nish*toba; Photography: Christie Vuong; Food styling: Eshun Mott; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)
Strawberry Gin
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 recipe.
(Photo: Ashley Capp)
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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.
(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Pops
If you’re thinking of making homemade ice pops, look no further. It mashes togetherearly summer’s best dessert with one of itsmost traditional iced treats. (Oh and did we mention it’s topped off with white chocolate?)Get this strawberry shortcake ice pops recipe.
(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.
(Photo: Erik Putz)
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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.
(Recipe: Donna Borooah; Produced: Aimee Nish*toba; 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.
(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.
(Photo: Erik Putz)
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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.
(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.
(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.
(Recipe: Donna Borooah; Producer: Aimee Nish*toba; Photography: Christie Vuong; Food styling: Eshun Mott; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)
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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.
(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.
(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.
(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
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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.
(Photo: Erik Putz)
Strawberry Ice Cream
All you needare fresh strawberries, 35% cream and sweetened condensed milk (no ice cream maker!). Get this strawberry ice cream recipe.
(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.
(Recipe: Donna Borooah; Producer: Aimee Nish*toba; Photography: Christie Vuong; Food styling: Eshun Mott; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)
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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.
(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 bestJune through July.) Get this strawberry shortcake recipe.
(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.
(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
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Strawberry Sangria
A sparkling summer sippper that’s perfect or hot afternoons on the back patio. Get this sangria recipe.
(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.
(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.
(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
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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.
(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.
(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.
(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
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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.
(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.
(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.
(Photo: Angus Fergusson)
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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.
Photo, 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.
(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.
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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.
(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.
(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.
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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.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Granita
Celebrate summer with a multicoloured granita! (AMediterranean frozen-fruit dessert, like sorbet but with a crystalline texture.)Get thisstrawberry granita recipe.
(Photo: Michael Graydon)
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