Here in California, we have delicious fresh strawberries all year long, but I can’t be the only one who always tends to overbuy during the springtime at their peak. Over the years, friends and I have perfected many delicious Fresh Strawberry Recipes.
Whether you want a drink, a salad, or a cake we have all the best fresh strawberry recipes for you!
Strawberry Buttermilk Cake
This gluten-free strawberry cake recipe is both a fantastic dessert and a delicious brunch!
Strawberry Buttermilk Cake is one of those "extremely crowd-pleasing" desserts. The cake is simple to prepare and bakes into a delicate, tasty, and easy-to-serve dessert. Slicing the strawberries is the most challenging step of the preparation. This is by far the best strawberry cake recipe you will ever try.
Real Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
After trying this Real Strawberry Cheesecake recipe, rich in natural strawberry flavors, you'll never go back to the gloppy-red-topping version.
The fresh strawberry sweetness combined with the cheesecake's luscious creaminess. Yum! Don't try to hide it; you're drooling. This strawberry cheesecake might make you never want to eat regular cheesecake again.
Vegan Strawberry Crumb Bars
Serve these strawberry crumb bars with a dollop of vanilla coconut milk ice cream or with a cup of coffee in the morning. You'll enjoy every bite of these gluten-free vegan strawberry crumb bars either way!!
Strawberry Sherbet with Sparkling Wine
This Strawberry Sherbet with Sparkling Wine recipe from the Wine Country Table cookbook is light, refreshing, and delightful!
A delicious dessert made with fresh strawberries and a splash of sparkling California wine! Friends, that's all kinds of California goodies. And here I thought I was the only one who made sparkling rosé floats!
Every Single-Serving Sangria
This simple Single-Serving Sangria recipe is ideal for the spring and summer months. We named it Swimming Pool Sangria for a reason! It's simply combined in the wine glass. If that's not easy, I don't know what is!
Farmers Daughter Strawberry Cocktail Recipe With Basil
Summer nights were created for cocktails, and this Strawberry Basil Cocktail is refreshing and delicious.
The Farmer's Daughter Strawberry Cocktail is a summertime favorite, packed with fresh strawberries and basil! Make a large batch or make one at a time. Is it any surprise that this strawberry cocktail is one of my favorites, given that I am a farmer's daughter?
Berry + Basil Tomato Sauce
Are you a sucker for unusual flavor combinations? Tomatoes and strawberries aren't the most obvious pairing, but they work amazing together. If you try this Berry and Basil Tomato Sauce Recipe, you'll find out!
Strawberry Snap Pea Salad with Strawberry Poppyseed Vinaigrette
This Strawberry Snap Pea Salad bursts with flavor and looks stunning no matter how it's served. This salad shines with the addition of toasted almonds, tangy feta, and a splash of quick-pickled strawberry poppy seed vinaigrette.
Strawberry & Pistachio Waffles
When berries are in season, I tend to go berry crazy. I can't stop myself; it's pointless, so instead of fighting it, I'm just going with it and serving you this gluten-free strawberry and pistachio waffle dish!
This gluten-free waffle recipe is ideal for brunch on the weekends or hectic weekday mornings!
Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Buttermilk Doughnuts
Though California strawberries are available all year, they are at their peak from April to June, so making these gluten-free, glazed strawberry buttermilk shortcake doughnuts in the spring is perfect. These are pretty in pink and heaped high with whipped cream and California strawberries, and they're lovely for seasonal brunches, but they'd also be delicious as a dessert!
Super Easy Homemade Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream
This ice cream recipe is one of our favorites because it only takes five minutes to prepare. Make sure the strawberries you use are ripe, sweet, and juicy to taste as pure and fresh as its few ingredients.
Fresh Berry Crostini With Sweet Lemon Ricotta
The best appetizers all meet three requirements: simple, nutritious, and delicious. Our Berry Crostini recipe checks all of the right boxes. The result is fantastic, with juicy California strawberries and delicious lemon ricotta piled atop lightly toasted baguette pieces.
Easy Strawberry Agua Fresca Recipe
With California strawberries at their peak of ripeness and a touch of California honey, this delicious and refreshing Easy Strawberry Agua Fresca Recipe has sweetness. This vibrant and delicious drink is one we think you'll like!
Strawberry Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe
Not sure about you, but we're the type of people that go to the farmers' market and purchase flats of berries. We usually get through them all in a few days with no problems. When we have an abundance of strawberries, we make this cocktail with vodka flavored with strawberries to use them up
Frequently Asked Questions about Cooking with Strawberries:
Fortunately, strawberries are pretty freezer-friendly, and while they do grow softer after freezing/thawing, they keep their delicious flavor.
Strawberries have a shelf life of 3 to 7 days if stored properly. Before refrigerating, toss out any bruised or rotten strawberries. You should not wash strawberry berries until they are ready to eat or use to extend their shelf life.
The strawberry is spoiled if it has white or grey mold and is bruised, squishy, or mushy. If your strawberries are soft, they have passed their prime and are usually not tasty. Avoid them if the color is fading.
Fresh strawberries can add sweetness, color and acidity to pasta sauces, barbecue sauces, dressing and more.
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