The Ultimate Collection of Strawberry Recipes
If you are on the hunt for delicious recipes with strawberries, you have come to the right place! There is just something about fresh strawberries that brings me joy. Maybe it’s because their appearance in our local farmer’s markets align with the unofficial start of summer, or maybe it’s just how much I look forward to baking with sweet, juicy strawberries from summer to fall. No matter the reason I can count on a quart or two coming home with me every week while in season!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe Collection
- whether you are looking for easy to make strawberry desserts, quick breads, beverages or ice cream, you will find it here, all in one place
- you’ll also find tips and tricks to make your strawberry recipes turn out perfect every time
- bake with strawberries all year long with tips on when to use fresh strawberries and what you can make with frozen strawberries
- be sure to save this page for later as I will be adding new recipes to the collection all year long
Tips for Baking With Strawberries
- wash and completely dry fresh strawberries as any moisture left on the berries can make a difference in the final product due to the extra moisture
- for recipes that require strawberries to be chopped, be sure to chop into uniform size pieces
- toss berries in a bit of flour before adding to recipes like muffins, quick breads or any recipe that they need to be folded into batter as this helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom
- expect some of the juices to be released when baking – this just adds to the yummy strawberry flavour!
- avoid using overripe berries in recipes that call for the strawberries to hold their shape well, such as when folding into whipped cream for the Vanilla Strawberry Cake
Fresh vs Frozen Strawberries
Frozen berries release more moisture into your recipe and are best for recipes such as:
- muffins or quick breads where the batter is sturdy enough to support the berries
- recipes that call for a strawberry filling such as strawberry crumble bars
- bundt or coffee cakes with a sturdy batter that require strawberries to be folded in
- recipes that require strawberries to be cooked down on the stove top such as for pies
- when using frozen strawberries it is best not to thaw them first
Fresh strawberries are best used for recipes that require the berry to maintain some of their structure, such as:
- strawberry galettes, tarts, crisps and cobblers
- ice cream recipes where you want juicy chunks of strawberry throughout
- recipes that require berries to be macerated with sugar like my Strawberry Fool recipe
- recipes that require fresh strawberries for garnish or decoration
🍓SIMPLE RULE OF THUMB
- baked into sturdy batter → frozen is usually fine
- cooked into a filling → frozen works well
- anytime they need to hold their shape or look pretty → use fresh
Strawberry Pairings
- chocolate of course
- champagne
- whipped cream
- vanilla ice cream
- lemon
- almonds or pecans
All My Recipes with Strawberries
On ongoing curated collection of all my strawberries, whether made with fresh berries, frozen or even strawberry jam!
Be sure to save this page and check back often for new and updated recipes all year long.
Strawberry Baking FAQ’s
Strawberries tend to sink in batters that are too thin or if they release too much moisture as they are baked. Hence, it is important to dry berries thoroughly and toss in a bit of flour before adding to the batter to help prevent them from sinking.
By all means yes. Over ripe berries add extra flavour and sweetness when used in recipes for muffins, quick breads, coffee cakes and bars. Do avoid using them in any recipes that need to hold their shape well.
Use just firm just ripe or slightly under ripe berries that will hold their shape well. Additionally be sure strawberries are dry before using them for baked goods, and toss in a bit of flour before adding to batters. Store baked desserts in the refrigerator once cooled.
Fresh just ripe strawberries should be stored in the refrigerator, unwashed for up to 3 days. I have heard about and tried storing them in mason jars, and can attest to the fact that this does work! I have had berries last longer than a week when stored this way. Always use a clean, very dry mason jar and remove any damaged or over right fruit before storing. Be sure to store the strawberries unwashed.
Since strawberry season is just a few short months here, I always buy extra to freeze and bake with later. The best way I have found is to wash and dry berries thoroughly. Lay them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer and once frozen transfer to a zipper freezer bag and release all the air. Store in freezer for up to 3 months for best freshness. I often slice fresh strawberries before freezing as well using the same method.
