Some things just belong together, like strawberries in dessert, for example. Honestly, it’s one of the most beautiful culinary combinations out there, and to honor that, we have selected 10 of our most delicious strawberry dessert recipes to show you just how truly versatile the refreshing fruit can be.
1. Spaghetti Cheesecake
Spaghetti ice cream is probably one of the most popular optical illusions in the food world. At first glance you might think it’s a main course, but if you look closer — or better yet, dig in and have a taste — you’ll soon notice that this sweet sensation falls right into the dessert category. This sweet creation makes a great dessert, and it also looks like it’s topped with a hearty helping of those famous pasta noodles. Get the full recipe & instructions here.
2. Crunchy Strawberry Rolls
Strawberries and cream are a winning combination — particularly in the UK, where they make up the classic summer dessert — but we’ve decided to take things a stage further with this tasty recipe. Fruity freshness, an indulgent cream filling, and all perfectly set off by the crisp pastry case. Get ready to get crunching! Get the full recipe & instructions here.
3. German Cream Cake with Strawberries
We all love a fluffy, freshly-baked chocolate cake, so why does this recipe start by apparently destroying a work of art? We don’t want to give the game away from the get-go, but trust us, there’s a very good reason for scraping out the center of this cake. And by the time you’re done, we hope you’ll agree. Get the full recipe & instructions here.
4. Neapolitan Nutella Cheesecake
There are many people who wrongly believe that every delicious cake, pie, and pastry comes fresh from the oven. This recipe produces a cake so gorgeous that nobody will believe you made it yourself. The best part? No oven necessary! Get the full recipe & instructions here.
5. Strawberry Dome Cake
The average American consumes almost eight pounds of fresh strawberries every year. But if the general public catches wind of the following delicious recipe, this number is likely to skyrocket! That’s because our creamy dome cake uses almost three pounds of the red fruit. And once you’ve tried our delectable dessert, you won’t be able to resist taking another slice! Get the full recipe & instructions here.
6. Dutch Baby Pancake With Strawberries
Did you know that the Dutch baby pancake isn’t even Dutch? That’s right — it’s actually American and was invented in Seattle, Washington! It’s derived from the German version of pancakes, known as pfannkuchen, which are much thinner than an American-style pancake, but still thicker than a French-style crêpe. In any case, we’re just happy someone came up with the recipe! Get the full recipe & instructions here.
7. Flamingo Cake
Chocolate cake is a classic and welcome addition to any afternoon coffee klatch. But the delicious treat always ends up looking the same, more or less: a deep rich, chocolate brown color sometimes garnished with a neutral-colored frosting, powdered sugar, or sometimes even sprinkles. We say it’s time for a change, and this recipe for a pink chocolate cake with a fruity surprise in the middle is just what the doctor ordered. Get the full recipe & instructions here.
8. Strawberry Cream Danish
Even if summertime is still a few months off, you can keep the season alive with some delightful summer-inspired recipes. For example: How about a warm flaky danish with a fruity strawberry cream filling? The key to making these requires you to fold the pastry dough in a simple, yet impressive way. Get the full recipe & instructions here.
9. Strawberry Cheesecake Roll
The creation of the perfect sponge roll is not without its challenges: the sponge mix has to be particularly fluffy and anyone who doesn’t roll the sponge up as soon as it’s baked faces the prospect of the cake cracking. But now you know the two biggest challenges, you can skillfully avoid them and bake what will probably be the most impressive sponge roll of your life. Get the full recipe & instructions here.
10. Strawberry Cream Dream
You can make everyday strawberry day, no matter the season. If you need a little creative inspiration, look no further than this recipe — with fresh fruit, velvety cream, and a dark chocolate glaze, this no-bake cake is a surefire hit. Get the full recipe & instructions here.
Just looking at all these scrumptious recipes is getting us so excited for strawberry season! Start practicing now so you can whip up something truly amazing when the time comes.