Love strawberries? These desserts are a must
What's the story
Strawberries are a versatile fruit that can take any dessert a notch higher with their natural sweetness and vibrant color.
Whether you eat them fresh or cook them, strawberries lend a delicious touch to several sweet treats.
Here are five delectable desserts made with luscious strawberries that'll tickle your taste buds.
Classic treat
Strawberry shortcake delight
Strawberry shortcake is a classic dessert that layers fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
The cake itself is usually made out of basic ingredients such as flour, sugar, and butter, making for a light base for the juicy strawberries.
The whipped cream lends richness without dominating the fruit's natural flavor.
This dessert is ideal for showing off ripe strawberries at their peak.
Creamy indulgence
Strawberry cheesecake bliss
Strawberry cheesecake has a creamy texture along with the tartness of fresh strawberries.
The cheesecake base features cream cheese, sugar, and eggs on a crumbly biscuit crust.
You can add fresh strawberry slices or puree as a topping or swirl it into the batter for additional flavor.
This dessert hits the right notes of sweetness and tanginess in every bite.
Sweet pairing
Chocolate-covered strawberries
Chocolate-covered strawberries make for an elegant yet simple treat combining two of the best flavors: chocolate and strawberry.
Fresh strawberries are dipped in melted chocolate—dark or milk—and refrigerated until the chocolate forms a crisp shell around the juicy fruit inside.
These also make for an excellent gift or party favor because of their visually appealing presentation.
Fruity pastry
Strawberry tart temptation
A strawberry tart hits all the right notes: buttery pastry, custard or cream cheese, and topped strawberries.
Together, they make a dessert that wins you over with its contrasting textures: a crunchy crust, smooth filling, and juicy berries.
Perfect for special occasions, it makes for a treat that is pleasing to the eyes and the taste buds, and super easy to whip up.