When strawberries come into season, they are wonderfully sweet and juicy; perfect for adding to your homemade desserts for a naturally fruity flavour. Here, we’ve gathered together a selection of our favourite strawberry recipes, from cakes and tarts, to crumble, cheesecakes and homemade jams.
You’ll find cooling homemade ice-cream and frozen yoghurt recipes, plus mousse, dessert pizzas and little almond friands. Take a flick through these sweet strawberry recipes for some weekend baking inspiration. Then, follow our guide here for how to store strawberries to keep them fresh for longer.
Strawberry tart
A stunning dessert for special occasions.
Strawberry tiramisu
A fresh and fruity riff on the classic Italian dessert.
Gluten-free strawberries and cream layer cake
The classic combination of strawberries and cream.
Very berry tiramisu
The classic Italian favourite with a berry good twist.
Melt-and-mix strawberry yoghurt cake
Try this easy melt-and-mix cake for your next afternoon tea.
Strawberry jelly slice
A slice of history.
The-night-before Christmas ice-cream cake
Cool down Christmas Day with this frozen treat.
Black pepper panna cotta with strawberry & basil granita
You’ll love the flavour and texture combination of this creamy dessert with a frozen granita topping.
Basil, lime and strawberry cheesecake
Fragrant basil and zesty lime turn this strawberry cheesecake into something really rather special.
Overnight oats with muddled strawberries
Make life easier for yourself in the morning by doing most of the prep the night before.
Rhubarb and strawberry sponge puddings
This gorgeous winter pudding with rhubarb and strawberies is light enough to enjoy on any night of the week.
Julie Goodwin’s strawberry jam
Home-made is simply the best.
Dairy free almond and sticky strawberry ice-cream
Treat yourself.
Strawberry pop tarts
You’ll go crazy for these adorable tarts filled with sweet strawberry mixture.
Almond and strawberry friands
Let’s face it, we can all do with a good friand right now.
Banana berry breakfast sorbet
This ruby red bowl of lusciousness is brimming with good things – from an assortment of healthy fruit, to chia seeds packed with omega-3s.
Toasted Christmas cake with honey strawberries
What better excuse than Christmas to eat cake for breakfast?
Strawberry and raspberry pie
Use up those summer berries!
Apple strawberry crumble
Fill your kitchen with the smell of this fabulous dessert.
Strawberry and passionfruit frangipane cake
Make the most of seasonal berries.
Lemon custard and strawberry jam brûlée tart
Crack through the brulee top to a delicate lemon custard underneath.
Strawberry, rhubarb and pecan crumbles
Full of sweet, nutty goodness.
Honey slice with roasted strawberries
A slice of heaven.
Brandy-snap baskets with strawberries and mascarpone
Give your regular brandy snap biscuits a funky twist. The sweet baskets hold sliced berries and dollops of a creamy mascarpone filling for a mouthwatering dessert.
Strawberries and cream sponge
Light sponge topped with whipped cream, strawberries and passionfruit pulp for an elegant touch.
Strawberries & cream shortcake
This spectacular layer cake is sure to impress.
Strawberry porridge
This quick, wholesome and fruity porridge, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, will warm you into a new day.
Strawberry bliss scones
Sweet and delicate, these strawberry scones are the perfect treat for morning or afternoon tea. Enjoy warm with a dollop of jam and cream.
Gluten-free pancakes with strawberries
These pancakes let you have your cake and eat it too.
Mini pavlovas with vanilla syrup strawberries
You could experiment with a variety of different berry toppings here. Whatever you choose, you just can’t beat a pav topped with whipped cream and berries and drenched in syrup.
Strawberry halva mousse
This gorgeous strawberry halva mousse is naturally sweet and fluffy, combining juicy strawberries and nutty tahini to create a perfect healthy dessert or mid-morning snack.
Baked strawberry cheesecake
You can’t go wrong with a classic cheesecake and our delicious strawberry baked recipe is the perfect pick. Serve it topped with cream and fresh strawberries for a stunning centrepiece.
Berries and cream with white chocolate strawberries
This sublime berry and cream meringue, decadently topped with white chocolate-capped strawberries, is pleasing to the eye and palette. Grace the table with it it to mark any special celebration.
Old-fashioned strawberries romanoff
A sweet, fruity treat has never been easier than with this strawberry romanoff. With only five ingredients and taking just 20 minutes to create, this dish is a staple for busy dessert lovers.
Strawberry shortcakes
These berrylicious fluffy shortcakes present like scones with cream in a glass. Whip them up for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Panna cotta with strawberries and lemon basil syrup
You’d be amazed at how well aromatic herbs complement the sweet, borderline tart, flavour of fresh strawberries. All supported by a delicate creamy panna cotta.
Rhubarb and strawberry jam
Spreads tastes so much sweeter when you’ve made them yourself with less preservatives and more of the good stuff like quality rhubarb and strawberries.
Strawberries and cream meringue cake
Crispy layers of meringue, thick cream and sweet fresh strawberries come together to create a cake that is the epitome of sweet summer flavours.
White chocolate and strawberry cheesecake
If you’re talking about perfect flavour combinations, white chocolate and strawberry has to be pretty high on the list, and never more so than when combined to make a fabulous cheesecake!
Strawberry mousse cake
With a rosy pink filling sandwiched between layers of light sponge, this strawberry mousse cake is visually stunning. It’s also deceptively easy to make and assemble. Yes, the store bought sponge has a place in the AWW kitchen!
Strawberries and cream white chocolate roulade
The combination of sweet, light sponge cake with a creamy white chocolate and strawberry filling is utterly irresistible. Cut yourself a slice and enjoy with a pot of tea for morning or afternoon tea.
Strawberry French macarons
A light touch is required to make these strawberry french macarons. Don’t be tempted to use more strawberry puree than required or you will alter the texture of the batter. Trust us, the result is worth it.
Apple, strawberry and rosemary crumble
The beauty of the crumble is in its rustic look. There’s no need to take too much care with the crumble topping, whichever way you toss it onto the delicious fruit, it will brown up and look so good when running with rivers of cream.
Chocolate strawberry tart
Rich chocolate tart topped with luscious fresh strawberries makes a fabulous dessert or afternoon tea treat.
Gluten-free strawberry bliss bomb pizzas
This recipe is gluten-free, however, if you decide to use pre-made packaged caramel popcorn, check the label carefully. Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs (caramel popcorn) is available from supermarkets. Note
Passionfruit and strawberry cheesecake
Fruity and fabulous, this cheesecake is perfect for picnics, parties or just dessert.
Strawberry jelly cakes
These pretty little morsels combine the flavours of strawberry and coconut for a wonderful teatime treat that can be devoured in two bites.
Strawberry conserve
There’s nothing like the flavour of home-made jams and preserves. This strawberry conserve recipe uses lemon pips to help with setting, and lemon juice to add piquancy. Delicious.
Raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with berry and mint salad
Refreshing raspberry, yoghurt and strawberry terrine with a sweet berry and fresh mint salad – a show-stopping dessert for your next dinner party!
Strawberry and raspberry white chocolate cheesecake
Showcase those gorgeous summer berries with this fresh and creamy cheesecake.
Strawberry cheesecake pops
Featured in The Australian Women’s Weekly’s Best-Ever Kids Cakes cookbook, these cute cake pops have put a fun twist on a classic strawberry cheesecake. Sweet and easy to eat, kids will love this adorable addition to their birthday party snacks!
Mini strawberry friands
Strawberries are jam-packed with the good health-promoting vitamins A and C. Note
Strawberries and cream sponge layer cake
A light and fluffy strawberries and cream sponge cake with visually stunning layers.
