There’s something about these bright jewels, these red rubies of fruit, that somehow scream warmer weather and defrost you in the depths of the coldest of chilly-weather days. The bright color combined with the firm bite and sweet taste make strawberries one of these things you can’t help but love! While a pint of cut strawberries and a pile of whipped cream is an a-okay dessert, there are more ways to utilize strawberries in your next baking endeavor!
Strawberry Sweet Rolls
Cinnamon buns are the go-to decadent breakfast indulgence for any holiday morning. But when strawberries become plenty, try out this recipe for Strawberry Sweet Rolls. A from-scratch dough is rolled up with fresh strawberries and sweet jam. After baking in the oven, these rolls get a thick coating of cream cheese frosting. Want the full recipe? Then click the link!
Strawberry Butter
Whether you’re spreading it onto a slice of toast or letting it melt and cascade over a pile of pancakes, this Strawberry Butter is here to become the next mainstay in your fridge! Fresh strawberries are mashed and then folded into salted butter and a touch of powdered sugar, making for a spread that’ll be hard to keep in stock, it gets used up that much! Get the recipe over here.
Chocolate Strawberry Clusters
Need a frozen novelty treat? Then whip up a batch of these Chocolate Strawberry Clusters! Fresh strawberries are diced and then mixed with Greek yogurt, vanilla, and a touch of honey. The clusters are then frozen until firm and then dunked into melted chocolate, creating a decadent coating to complement the fresh creamy notes of the cluster’s interior. Curious about the recipe? Then click the link!
Strawberry Almond Cake
Strawberry Almond Cake is unassuming but packs a punch of delightful strawberry flavor. A simple one-bowl cake batter is infused with vanilla and almond before being mixed with slices of fresh strawberries. Sliced almonds are the topping to this cake before it gets popped into the oven and baked until tender, golden perfection. Find the ingredient list and step-by-step instructions by clicking the link here!
Medieval Strawberry Thyme Tart
Strawberries take a trip back in time with this recipe for Medieval Strawberry Thyme Tart. A tart dough infused with herbal notes of fresh thyme houses a base of tart lemon curd, fresh strawberries, and a bit of sugar. A touch of flour acts as the binding force to keep the filling together as it bakes in the oven until the tart is tender and buttery and the filling is blended together into a cohesive fruity bite. Get the step-by-step instructions by clicking the link.
Strawberry Shortcake
Shortcake isn’t just reserved for summer with this recipe for Strawberry Shortcake. A buttermilk biscuit dough is folded upon itself, creating layers upon layers of flaky, tender goodness. Baked until fluffy and golden, the biscuits are the anchor to a pile of feathery fluffy whipped cream and fresh macerated strawberries. Find the ingredient list and recipe instructions over here.
Bread and Butter Strawberry Pie
Bread and Butter Strawberry Pie has a peculiar name thanks to the addition of breadcrumbs and butter into the pie filling. A strawberry purée is combined with egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, breadcrumbs, and butter and then baked until firm. The filling comes together with the carby power of the breadcrumbs, without relying on things like gelatin or cornstarch. Combined with the buttery and flaky pie crust, this makes Bread and Butter Strawberry Pie something you’ll want to make again and again. Find the recipe link here!
Strawberry Pop Tart Pie
Childhood treats we yearned for in the supermarket become a show-stopping dessert with this Strawberry Pop Tart Pie. A quick store-bought pie dough houses a filling of fresh strawberries complimented with zesty lemon and floral vanilla. Baked until tender but firm, this pie gets the ubiquitous coating of pop-tart-like glaze and rainbow sprinkles. Get the step-by-step instructions for this pie here.
Strawberry Scones
If you want to add a pop of strawberry to your morning or afternoon treat, then look no further than this recipe for Strawberry Scones. A quick-to-form batter is made in one bowl and then mixed with slices of strawberries before being baked in the oven. Cut apart, these scones need nothing but a thick smear of butter and a piping hot cup of tea! Get the recipe here.