Strawberry recipes – the best ideas with fresh strawberries
Strawberry recipes – fruity ideas for cakes, desserts, salads and more
Strawberries are among the most popular fruits of all – and for good reason. They taste sweet, juicy and wonderfully summery, and they work just as well in desserts as in cakes, tarts or even savoury dishes. In this category on Letsdocooking, you’ll find our best strawberry recipes: from creamy and fruity to light and seasonal.
Whether you’re looking for a quick strawberry dessert, a festive cake or a fresh idea for warm days – you’ll find it here. Strawberries are incredibly versatile and instantly bring colour, freshness and a summer feel to the plate.
Why strawberries are so popular
Strawberries aren’t just a flavour highlight – they’re also wonderfully easy to work with in the kitchen. They often don’t need much to taste great. With just a little sugar, vanilla, whipped cream or quark, you can create delicious desserts. At the same time, they also pair beautifully with rocket, feta, mint, lemon or chocolate.
On top of that, strawberries are a true seasonal favourite. Especially in the warmer months, many people look for new ideas for using fresh strawberries. That’s exactly why it’s worth having a dedicated collection of recipes centred around this popular fruit.
Interesting facts about strawberries
Even though strawberries are usually referred to as fruit in everyday life, botanically they are aggregate accessory fruits. The small yellow dots on the outside are the actual fruits – the red flesh is the so-called receptacle. Nature can be quite the showmaster sometimes.
Strawberries are made up largely of water, which makes them pleasantly light. At the same time, they provide, among other things, vitamin C. They taste especially aromatic when they’re harvested ripe. That’s why it’s worth choosing local strawberries in season whenever possible.
When are strawberries in season?
In German-speaking countries, the classic strawberry season is usually between May and July, depending on the weather and variety, sometimes a little earlier or later. Different varieties and protected cultivation can extend availability, but strawberries usually taste most intense during their natural peak season.
That’s the perfect time to plan several strawberry recipes: for Sunday cake, fresh desserts, sweet sauces or as a fruity addition to summer salads.
When are strawberries in season?
In German-speaking countries, the classic strawberry season is usually between May and July, depending on the weather and variety, sometimes a little earlier or later. Different varieties and protected cultivation can extend availability, but strawberries usually taste most intense during their natural peak season.
Strawberries on LetsDoGardening
In our Garden Video 4, we take you along when buying strawberries and show you which varieties we chose. In the following video, you’ll see how and where we planted the strawberries in the garden.
How to keep strawberries fresh for longer
Strawberries are delicate and should be used as fresh as possible. It’s best to store them unwashed in the fridge and wash them only right before using. You should also remove the stems afterwards so they don’t absorb unnecessary water.
Very ripe strawberries are perfect for:
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Strawberry sauce
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Desserts in a glass
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Tiramisu
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Cake toppings
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Fruit purée
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Sweet creams
Our best strawberry recipes on Letsdocooking
Here you’ll find our strawberry recipes so far.
Make your own strawberry-raspberry chocolates
These fruity strawberry-raspberry chocolates are ideal for special occasions, as a gift, or as a sweet little treat. The combination of strawberries and raspberries creates a delicate, fruity flavour and makes these chocolates a lovely highlight on any dessert platter.
Looking for a special sweet idea with strawberries? Then try our fruity strawberry-raspberry chocolates, which also make a wonderful homemade gift.
Moist strawberry traybake
A moist strawberry traybake is perfect when you want to serve lots of guests or are looking for an easy summer cake. Strawberries add freshness and fruitiness, while the light sponge base provides the right balance.
For a summer coffee table, our moist strawberry traybake is just right – easy to make, wonderfully fruity and ideal for several people.
Strawberry cheesecake recipe
If you love creamy desserts, a strawberry cheesecake is always a great idea. The combination of velvety cream and fruity strawberries is a true classic and fits perfectly into strawberry season.
Creamy, fruity and wonderfully summery: our strawberry cheesecake is just right for anyone who wants to enjoy strawberries in an especially refined dessert.
Strawberry Arugula Feta Salad
Strawberries can be savoury too. In a strawberry-rocket-feta salad, sweet, fruity notes meet tangy cheese and slightly peppery rocket. The result is an exciting summer dish that’s both light and aromatic.
Strawberries don’t just belong in desserts: our strawberry-rocket-feta salad shows how well this summer fruit works in savoury dishes too.
Strawberry-vanilla buttercream cake
For birthdays, celebrations or special occasions, a strawberry-vanilla buttercream cake is a real highlight. The combination of fruity strawberries and delicate vanilla buttercream feels festive and elegant.
Looking for a festive strawberry recipe? Then take a look at our strawberry-vanilla buttercream cake – perfect for special moments and summer celebrations.
Egg-free, alcohol-free strawberry tiramisu
A strawberry tiramisu without eggs and alcohol-free is ideal for anyone looking for a fruity, lighter take on the classic. It’s perfect for families, guests and warm days.
Our strawberry tiramisu without eggs and alcohol-free is a wonderfully fresh summer dessert idea and a great alternative to classic tiramisu.
Make your own strawberry sauce
Homemade strawberry sauce is quick to make and incredibly versatile. It goes with ice cream, pancakes, cheesecake, yoghurt, semolina desserts or desserts in a glass, making it a practical base for many more strawberry ideas.
With our homemade strawberry sauce, you can elevate many desserts and sweet dishes in no time – fruity, aromatic and versatile.
Strawberry recipes for every occasion
The great thing about strawberries is their versatility. Depending on what you feel like, you can use them in many different ways:
For afternoon coffee
Classics like strawberry traybake, layer cakes or cheesecake are perfect with summer coffee and look great on any table.
For desserts and guests
Tiramisu, chocolates or fruity sauces are ideal if you want a dessert that looks special and is still easy to prepare ahead of time.
For light summer cooking
Combined with salad, herbs or mild cheese, strawberries show their savoury side and bring freshness to the plate.
Strawberries are much more than just a cake topping
Strawberries are true all-rounders in summer cooking. They taste just as good in cakes, tarts and desserts as they do in fresh salads or as a fruity sauce.
Here we’ll gradually collect our favourite strawberry ideas – fruity, creative and perfect for any occasion.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about strawberries
When are strawberries in season?
The classic strawberry season usually starts in May and, depending on the weather, region and variety, lasts until July. Some varieties are available for longer. Strawberries usually taste most aromatic during their natural peak season.
What’s the best way to store strawberries?
Strawberries should be stored in the fridge as unwashed as possible and washed only right before eating or using. This keeps them fresh for longer and prevents them from absorbing unnecessary water.
Can you use strawberries in savoury dishes?
Yes, strawberries don’t just go with cakes and desserts – they also work wonderfully in savoury recipes. They pair especially well with rocket, feta, goat’s cheese, nuts or a light dressing.
Which strawberry recipes are especially good for summer?
In summer, strawberry cake, strawberry tiramisu, strawberry sauce, fresh desserts in a glass and summer salads with strawberries are especially popular. They’re light, fruity and perfect for warm days.
Can you still use very ripe strawberries?
Yes, very ripe strawberries are great for strawberry sauce, fruit purée, desserts, smoothies or tiramisu. The only important thing is that the fruit isn’t spoiled.
Which strawberry recipes are available on Letsdocooking?
On Letsdocooking you’ll already find various strawberry recipes, including strawberry-raspberry chocolates, strawberry traybake, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry-rocket-feta salad, strawberry-vanilla buttercream cake, strawberry tiramisu without eggs and alcohol-free, and strawberry sauce.
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