“Strawberriesappear suddenly at farmers' markets and U-pick farmsand then the really good ones are gone.
From apricots to chocolate to nectarines, these staple strawberry desserts are all delightful.
Of all the strawberry desserts in this collection, this one is sure to be the most crowd-pleasing.
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Your guests won’t care that it took just 10 minutes to prepare.
Sweet and tangy homemade Strawberry-Lemonade Jam cushions the tender lemony cake layers.
Chocolate Strawberry Cake
If you love chocolate-dipped strawberries, you’ll eat up this inside-out version.
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Extra tender chocolate layers are slathered with a buttercream frosting blended with chunks of strawberry.
Fresh sliced strawberries make a pretty topper, but a few chocolate-dipped strawberries on top sounds even better.
Graham cracker crust, strawberry cheesecake, and chocolate ganache make this recipe a chocolate-covered strawberry lover’s dream.
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Make the cheesecake a day ahead of time so it cools properly for the ganache coating.
Strawberries-And-Cream Sheet Cake
Turn the classic layeredstrawberry cakeinto a sheet cake with strawberry-studded frosting.
Easy to make, easy to transport.
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Cool completely before icing the cake.
Spoonfuls of sweetened cream cheese turn cakey batter and juicy strawberries into a luscious cobbler with hidden cheesecake-like bites.
Fresh Strawberry Meringue Cake
Fluffy meringue cake layers hide a nutty secret: bits of crushed pecans.
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The flavor adds a bit more meat to this airy confection with whipped cream filling and juicy strawberries.
check that to cut this one with a sharp, thin-bladed knife.
We used graham crackers instead of the usual vanilla wafers so it would slice more neatly.
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Line the baking pan with plastic wrap for easy removal and picture-perfect slices.
Cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
Sanding sugar on top adds a touch more sweetness.
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Use pure vanilla in the whipped cream to make it extra rich.
Strawberry Icebox Cake
We present you with cookies and cream at its finest.
Add strawberry jam to the homemade whipped cream to give it a pink hue.
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This may be a no-bake recipe, but everyone is sure to ooh and aah at this impressive tower.
Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
This strawberry dessert delivers all the taste of strawberry cheesecake with much less effort.
The cream cheese filling gets a sprinkle of graham cracker on top for a bit of crunch.
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No baking and very little cleanup are required.
French pastry cream and jewel-bright berries update the classic in the best way imaginable.
To be a no-bake dessert, it’s possible for you to use a pre-made pie crust.
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Strawberry Vanilla Cake
From the outside, it may just look like another vanilla cake.
Once you make the first cut, you’ll reveal the pink layers flecked with chopped strawberries.
This cake is perfect for both spring and summer celebrations.
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A piping bag and toothpick allow you to make the intricate toothed pattern.
The chocolate only requires 30 minutes to harden before serving.
This recipe requires less assembly than shortcake, too.
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Don’t forget the scoop of ice cream.
We use a special trick to prevent water from leaking into the springform pan.
Best served with homemade whipped cream.
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Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake
This cake looks as good as it tastes.
The strawberry swirl gives aclassic pound cakea delicately marbled appearance; we used Marzetti’s strawberry glaze.
Cream cheese adds richness to the batter.
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Use a deep-dish pie plate to allow room for the generous amount of filling.
Add dollops of whipped cream topped with strawberries for a pretty presentation.
The real star is the beautiful row of berries in the middle.
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We recommend this recipe any time you have older strawberries that need to be used up.
Make these cookies next level by using them for ice cream sandwiches.
Strawberry Poke Cake
Scrumptious strawberry syrup soaks into a simple sheet cake topped with fluffy whipped topping.
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Like many poke cakes, this easy dessert is based on a store-bought cake mix.
Store leftovers in the fridge to enjoy later.
you might create the adorable edible flowers by cutting marshmallows and arranging the petals around yellow M&Ms.
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