Find your favorite Strawberry Recipes using fresh picked berries, canned strawberry pie filling, and freeze dried strawberries. Learn when and how to use each type of berry!
Aimee’s Recipe Notes
My husband’s favorite flavor of dessert is (and always has been) strawberry. I’ve been making him strawberry flavored recipes for over 30 years now.
What I have found is when fresh-ripe berries aren’t in season, I still want to find a way to make his favorite treats.
With a little help from canned strawberry pie filling to freeze dried strawberries, we can enjoy strawberry desserts all year long.
I’m going to show you how to use each of these style berries in some of my favorite recipes.
💡How to Choose the Right Strawberries
Each type of strawberry works differently in recipes.
- Fresh Strawberries- best for light desserts, salads, and garnishes. Adds moisture to baking, so not always the best option for cakes and cupcakes.
- Canned Strawberry Pie Filling- best for easy, quick, and consistent recipes.
- Freeze-dried Strawberries- best for bold strawberry flavor in baking without added moisture. Perfect for cakes, frosting, etc.
Prevent Soggy Desserts- if using frozen berries, thaw and pat dry before using.
Boost Flavor- pairing berries with lemon juice or pure vanilla extract enhances strawberry flavor.
🍓Fresh Strawberry Recipes
When given the chance fresh strawberries are naturally sweet, bright and juicy, and they create desserts that feel light and fresh.
- Strawberry Shortcake– the classic homemade buttermilk biscuit with juicy berries and whipped cream.
- Strawberry Coffee Cake– I use fresh berries in this delicious cake. Topped with a cinnamon streusel, you’ll love this one!
- Strawberry Eclair Cake– this layered treat features fresh berries and a cream filling.
- Strawberry Bread– fresh berries in a quick bread with a sweet strawberry icing.
- Strawberry Pie– this old-fashioned strawberry pie comes straight from grandma’s recipe box.
🥧Strawberry Pie Filling Recipes
Sometimes you just need to check the easy box. And that’s where strawberry pie filling comes in handy. It’s sweet, consistent, and perfect for desserts YEAR ROUND.
- Strawberry Hand Pies– when you’re craving pie, but want a few shortcuts, this recipe is for you.
- Strawberry Strudel– puff pastry and strawberry pie filling are the stars of this recipe!
- Strawberry Pie Bars– easy bars topped with a cream cheese glaze.
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Brownies– sweet strawberry pie filling swirled in peanut butter brownies. OMG.
- Strawberry Danish– sweet cheesecake bars with strawberry filling and cream cheese center.
🍓Freeze-Dried Strawberry Recipes
Freeze-dried strawberries are a hidden gem. They pack intense flavor without adding moisture, making them perfect for cookies, cake, and frosting!
- Strawberry Layer Cake– from scratch and bursting with strawberry flavor. No food coloring or artificial flavors. Be sure to make a batch of my strawberry frosting too.
- Strawberry Cheesecake– this cheesecake has strawberry flavor all throughout thanks to the freeze-dried strawberries. So good and one of my husband’s favorite desserts.
- Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats– loved by kids and adults, these are absolutely fantastic.
- Strawberry Brownies– fudgy chocolate brownies with a sweet strawberry frosting and chocolate ganache on top.
- Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies– if you love a classic chocolate chip cookie, adding freeze-dried strawberries makes it even better!
No matter how you use them, strawberries have a way to make dessert taste amazing. Whether you’re baking with fresh berries or you choose an alternate route, there’s always something new to try!
