Nothing says spring and summer like fresh strawberries! Whether you’re picking them from your own garden or grabbing a basket from your local farmers market, sweet and juicy strawberries are the perfect accompaniment to any summer dessert. Looking for a dessert to serve? I’ve got a few ideas that you can make along with a recipe for a strawberry shortcake!

Strawberry Dessert Recipe Ideas

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Shooters: If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert that’s sure to impress, this trifle is it! This classic combination of layers of fluffy angel food cake, creamy custard filling and sugary macerated strawberries will leave you wanting seconds. The best part? It requires minimal effort in the kitchen—perfect for busy summer days.

Gluten-Free Strawberry Churro Recipe: These churros are the perfect balance between tart and sweet. Rich strawberry and cinnamon flavors provide the base for these delicious treats.

Strawberry Cheesecake Bites: For a light and airy dessert packed with flavor, try these strawberry cheesecake bites! Use freshly whipped cream and juicy strawberries for a perfectly balanced dish that’s as tasty as it is beautiful. Serve it up at your next dinner party – it will impress everyone.

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Ready to make another strawberry recipe? This dessert serves three and needs about 15 minutes of preparation time. It’s ready to serve in about two hours or you can wait for it to really cool down together over night.

You will need a half cup of sugar, a package of strawberries, six dessert shells, and strawberry whipped topping to finish this dessert.

Remove the tops from the strawberries and slice the strawberries longwise in half. Place into a bowl.

Cover strawberries with half a cup of sugar and smash them with a potato masher.

Place them into the fridge for at least two hours or wait overnight. This allows them to give more juice.

Plate a dessert shell and add strawberry mixture then add another dessert shell and top with strawberry whipped topping.

Serve right away!

Yield: 3

Easy Strawberry Shortcake

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Make this easy strawberry shortcake recipe for a sweet spring and summertime treat!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 lb package strawberries
• 6 dessert shells
• strawberry whipped topping for topping

Instructions

1. Remove the tops from the strawberries and slice the strawberries longwise in half. Place into a bowl.
2. Cover strawberries with half a cup of sugar and smash them with a potato masher. Place them into the fridge for at least two hours to overnight. This allows them to give more juice.
3. Plate a dessert shell and add strawberry mixture then add another dessert shell and top with strawberry whipped topping. Serve right away!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

3

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 527Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 113gFiber: 7gSugar: 44gProtein: 13g

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No matter which strawberry dessert you choose to make this summer, one thing is certain —you won’t be disappointed! From simple no-bake cakes to impressive trifles, there’s something here for everyone’s taste buds. So grab a pint of fresh berries and get baking — your friends (and tastebuds) will thank you later!