Strawberries are in season, and what better way to enjoy this season than to indulge in strawberry desserts. They can store for as long as six months to a year, so create a strawberry stash and enjoy them even off-season.
To store them, buy a bunch of strawberries clean them under running cold water. After that, spread butter paper in the tray and freeze them in the freezer for 4-5 hours. Once they’re completely frozen, transfer them to a zip lock bag ad enjoy as long as you want.
Strawberries make the perfect summer desserts, from shakes to smoothie bowls and cheesecakes. If this makes you want to indulge and impulsively buy some for yourself. Then, have a look at these strawberry dessert recipes, which will surely be a treat for your tastebuds.
1. Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
This no-bake strawberry dessert is the perfect alternative to a strawberry cake. It’s a cold and refreshing, creamy, frozen dessert made with fresh strawberries and a crunchy graham cracker layer.
Ingredients
- GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:
- 2 1/2 cups ground graham crackers
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 7 Tbsp butter, melted
- FILLING:
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powder sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- TOP OF CAKE:
- 2 cups strawberries, cut into half or slice
- SAUCE:
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2.5 tbsp cornstarch
- Food color
Instructions
- Put parchment paper in the cake tin and leave it aside.
- GRAHAM CRACKERS CRUST – Put graham crackers in the food processor and crumble them. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a medium bowl. Spread the mixture evenly in the cake tin and shape using hands. Leave it in the fridge while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
- CHEESECAKE FILLING – In a large dish, whisk heavy cream with an electric mixer using medium speed for about 4 minutes. Then, whisk for about a minute at a maximum speed. In a separate medium dish, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice with an electric mixer at a medium speed for about a minute. Put it in the bowl with heavy cream and mix briefly until well combined. Take the cake tin out of the fridge and spread cheesecake filling evenly over the graham crust layer.
- TOP OF CAKE – Cut strawberries in half or slice them and place them over the whipping cream. Put the cake tin back to the fridge.
- SAUCE – Boil some water in a medium-sized pan, using moderate heat. Mix cornstarch and sugar and put them into boiling water. Add lemon juice and cook on moderate heat until it thickens. Remove from heat. You can add a few drops of red food color if you wish. Leave to cool at room temperature and put over the strawberries.
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2. Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
Smoothie bowls are all the rage this season. They are famous among people who want to have healthy alternatives for their breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cupย unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 2ย bananas
- 4ย pitted dates
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. ย Blend until smooth.
- Divide smoothie between 2 large bowls and top with desired toppings.
- Crunchy granola, fresh sliced strawberries, and sliced bananas work best as toppings in this recipe.
3. Easy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Ingredients
- 1ย cupย heavy cream
- 3ย Tablespoonsย sugar
- 1/2ย teaspoonย vanilla
- 1ย loafย pound cake, cut into cubes
- 2ย cupsย strawberries, chopped
Instructions:
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In a medium bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the heavy cream on medium-low speed until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and vanilla, and beat until soft peaks form.
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Next, chop the strawberries. Then cut the pound cake into 1-inch cubes.
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To assemble the trifle, divide the pound cake in half and distribute evenly between six individual serving glasses. Sprinkle half the strawberries over the top, then add a dollop of whipped cream. Repeat with the remaining pound cake, strawberries, and whipped cream.
4. 3 Ingredient Strawberry Mousse
This 3 ingredient strawberry mouse is a perfect quick fix dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, equal to one 16 oz container
- 2 tbsp sugar, honey, or maple syrup
- 1 & 1/2 cups heavy cream or full-fat coconut cream
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the strawberries.
- Slice the stems off the strawberries
- Place strawberries and sugar in a blender and mix until pureed (about 2-3 minutes)
- Set aside.
- Pour cream into a bowl and mix on high until soft peaks form.
- Once you have soft peaks, gently fold the strawberry puree into the cream until everything is well combined.
- Divide the strawberry mousse into smaller containers and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes
Mousse can be stored in a covered container for up to 3 days.
5. 3 Ingredient Easy Strawberry Sorbet
The quick strawberry sorbet does not need an ice cream maker to beat the heat.
Ingredients
- 16ย ozย (approx. 3 cups) fresh or frozen strawberries
- 2ย tbspย raw honey,ย as needed for sweetnessโ
- 1/4ย cupย warm water,ย as needed to loosen
Instructions
- If the strawberries are not yet frozen, freeze the strawberries until completely solid, which should take 1-2 hours.
- Place the frozen strawberries into the bowl of a food processor or heavy-duty blender.
- Blend until smooth. โ
- Add warm water and press with a spatula to help along, as needed.
- Taste when smooth, and add raw honey, as needed, for sweetness.
- Eat immediately for a softer texture, transfer into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1-2 hours or until firm.
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