The arrival of strawberry season instantly lifts my mood and gets me excited for summer. When the farmers’ market stalls are bursting with ruby-red berries and my kitchen counter becomes a rotating display of bowls filled to the brim, I can feel the sunshine. While I’ll happily snack on them straight from the carton, this time of year calls for getting a little creative. From effortless breakfasts to show-stopping desserts, I’ve rounded up my favorite fresh strawberry recipes that celebrate these juicy gems in all their sun-ripened glory.
These recipes are perfect for every brunch, picnic, and alfresco dinner you have on the calendar this season. From refreshing fruit-filled sangria to the classic strawberry shortcake, there are endless ways to use fresh strawberry recipes that make the most out of summer’s favorite fruit.
Feature image from our interview with Margarita Kallas-Lee by Michelle Nash.
10 Fresh Strawberry Recipes to Enjoy All Season
Erewhon Strawberry Probiotic Smoothie
As someone who’s never been to LA, I’ve never had the chance to experience Erewhon in its full glory. However, after making this smoothie for myself a couple of weeks ago, I think I get the hype. With an abundance of fiber from frozen fruits and probiotics from coconut yogurt, this smoothie is the best way to start the day.
Strawberry Matcha Smoothie
Becoming a matcha fanatic hasn’t been the best situation for my wallet. However, making matcha at home has become a morning ritual that keeps me from spending $10+ at my local coffee shop. Made with fresh AND frozen strawberries (trust us on this one), this smoothie is like nothing you’ve ever tasted before. If you, too, are a die-hard matcha fan, be prepared to be changed.
Strawberry + Rose Geranium Milkshakes
Cassie Winslow’s take on the classic strawberry milkshake is my new hyperfixation. With only five ingredients and a rose geranium and strawberry jam syrup, this is the recipe you’ll turn to for all your summer dessert needs.
Strawberry Sangria
I’ve always been a big fan of summery sangrias, but this recipe stands out for its use of lighter ingredients and wine. Made with rosé, brandy, and sparkling water of choice, this batch recipe is fruit-forward without being overly sweet or heavy.
Strawberry Burrata Salad
Here at Camille Styles, we’re big burrata people, and if you’re on the fence about the soft and creamy cheese, this recipe will convince you otherwise. Holding its own against the traditional tomato-based burrata, this salad is a no-cook wonder that comes together in no time, using a handful of fresh ingredients with natural beauty and plenty of flavors.
Gluten-Free Citrus Cake with Strawberries and Cardamom Coconut Cream
It’s become somewhat of a mission amongst our team to find gluten-free baking recipes that squash the stereotype that it’s hard to bake without gluten and grains. This citrus cake with a spiced coconut cream frosting is a prime example that baking without isn’t just doable; it’s also delicious.
Strawberry Crumble Cake
It wasn’t until I joined the Camille Styles team that I understood just how incredible olive oil cakes can be. With juicy summer strawberries, a hint of lemon, and a crunchy crumble topping, this cake combines your morning coffee cake with strawberry shortcake in the best way possible.
Strawberry Cake With Mascarpone Creme
Summer is all about keeping the oven off, and this strawberry cake recipe sticks to that motto. When our team visited Margarita Kallas-Lee, co-owner of Scratch Restaurants, and snagged her strawberry cake recipe, we just had to share this creamy, fruity, tangy recipe with everyone to enjoy as much as we did.
Vegan and Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcakes
The wonderful thing about strawberries is their versatility, but sometimes, staying true to what you know is just the best way to go. These strawberry shortcakes are the perfect personal dessert that still keeps things vegan and gluten-free.
Phyllo Napoleans with Strawberries and Lemon-Vanilla Cream
This dessert screams summer picnic or pool day. Made with whole ingredients, these Napoleans are the type of dessert you can splurge on without feeling weighed down. Sliced strawberries add an element of freshness and highlight the elegance of the cream.
