20 Healthy Strawberry Recipes

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Irresistible Strawberry Recipes

You know spring is here when you take that first bite into a plump, juicy strawberry. Enjoy the berries in a variety of ways while they're at their peak from April until June.

First up: Tender biscuits get a little lift from sweet, floral lemon rind. For slightly taller shortcakes with soft sides, pack biscuits into a round cake pan; for separate shortcakes with crisp edges, arrange onto a baking sheet with space between.

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Strawberry Parfaits

Layer fresh berries with a creamy ricotta mixture for a crowd-pleasing no-bake treat.

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Photo: Randy Mayor

Chicken and Strawberry Salad

Strawberries don’t have to be dessert—you can work them into a main dish, too. Our Chicken and Strawberry Salad is a wonderful no-cook dish that’s a snap to make, combining sweet strawberries, tangy vinaigrette, moist chicken, and rich blue cheese.

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Photo: Randy Mayor

Strawberry Layer Cake

For a dessert that looks as good as it tastes, this Strawberry Layer Cake is an elegant treat for any occasion. Tip: you can use fresh orange juice instead of Grand Marnier in the cream cheese frosting.

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Strawberry-Avocado Salsa

Serve this sweet and savory salsa with roast chicken, sautéed fish, or grilled pork tenderloin. You can also enjoy it as a snack with baked tortilla chips.

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Ruby Port and Rhubarb Risotto with Sugared Strawberries

Risotto becomes a kind of rice pudding in this dish, with a sweet-tart syrup drizzled over the creamy rice. Fresh, sliced strawberries are both a vibrant color and flavor in this dish.

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Strawberry-Almond Cream Tart

Nestled in a creamy filling and crumbly graham cracker crust, strawberries shine in this delectable tart.

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Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Cream

Make a nonalcoholic version of this grown-up ice cream by substituting cranberry juice cocktail for the wine.

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Strawberry Agua Fresca

Spanish for "fresh water," agua fresca is a refreshing, fruit-infused drink that is served throughout Mexico. This smooth, cool, and utterly refreshing frozen drink is so simple: fresh strawberries, lime juice, sugar, and water in a blender. At just 71 calories, it tastes more indulgent than it really is.

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Strawberry, Pistachio, and Goat Cheese Pizza

This dish is a refreshing departure from traditional pizza. Substitute your favorite soft cheese or greens.

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Photo: Randy Mayor

Strawberry Cordial Jam

Add liqueur to this jam for flavor that's reminiscent of an old-fashioned cordial. Keep this refrigerated for up to one month.

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Photo: Sang An

Lavender-Scented Strawberries with Honey Cream

Showcase the season's first berries in this rich, not-too-sweet dessert. Be sure to use Greek yogurt, which has been strained and is thus very thick and creamy.

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Strawberries in Meyer Lemon Syrup

Meyer lemons, available through May, have sweeter, more aromatic juice than regular lemons. To ensure the dessert doesn't get too tart if substituting regular lemon juice, begin with 2 tablespoons juice, and taste; add more juice if desired. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.

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Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Split Sandwich

This fun, kid-friendly indulgence was a hit at taste testing and received our highest rating. The recipe, featuring banana, strawberry, pineapple jam, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate, can easily be multiplied to make as many sandwiches as you need.

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Strawberry-Mint Sparkling Limeade

For a kid-friendly version, substitute 3 cups chilled club soda for the wine. When adding the wine or soda, pour slowly down the edge of the glass to tame the foam.

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No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie

Glorious spring berries are the focus here—tons of them, piled atop a layer of creamy filling. You can leave small berries whole.

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Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes

Our Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes pairs citrus-spiked strawberries with tender buttermilk shortcakes.

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Simple Strawberry Mousse

This light and airy dessert will leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed. It is the perfect way to showcase the season's delicious strawberries.

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Ricotta-Strawberry Napoleons

Crisp sheets of sugared phyllo, creamy ricotta and honey, and showstopping strawberries combine to create a delightful dessert that everyone will be sure to love. Seconds, please!

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Strawberry-Buttermilk Sherbet

This five-ingredient recipe is one of those refreshingly light desserts that can be so satisfying.

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20 Favorite Strawberry Recipes

Irresistible Strawberry Recipes

Strawberry Parfaits

Chicken and Strawberry Salad

Strawberry Layer Cake

Strawberry-Avocado Salsa

Ruby Port and Rhubarb Risotto with Sugared Strawberries

Strawberry-Almond Cream Tart

Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Cream

Strawberry Agua Fresca

Strawberry, Pistachio, and Goat Cheese Pizza

Strawberry Cordial Jam

Lavender-Scented Strawberries with Honey Cream

Strawberries in Meyer Lemon Syrup

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Split Sandwich

Strawberry-Mint Sparkling Limeade

No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes

Simple Strawberry Mousse

Ricotta-Strawberry Napoleons

Strawberry-Buttermilk Sherbet