5 Strawberry Desserts That Celebrate Spring
Because there's more to life than shortcake.
Is there anything more quintessentially spring (or summer) than a pint of fresh-picked strawberries? June is their prime time, but you have until October to snap them up while they're in season. And though they're near-perfect on their own, if you want to dial up the sweetness (and presentation) factor of your strawberries, try making one of these delicious dessert recipes, like the Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars or Strawberry Ginger Slab Pie. Cooking them is also the perfect way to put overly ripe or frozen fruit to use, so you won't have any reason to waste any of your ruby reds this season.
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Strawberry Buckle With Pecan Streusel
Buckles take their name from the way their buttery yellow cake "buckles" when baked under the weight of juicy berries and crunchy streusel. This one makes the perfect casual end to a springtime meal. For the ultimate indulgence, try serving it with a few scoops of ice cream on top and spoons for all of your guests.
Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Victor Protasio
This recipe uses fresh roasted and freeze-dried strawberries for double the flavor (you'll get both sweet and tart tastes) and a little extra color. Store the bars in the refrigerator for up to three days and serve chilled.
Honey Whole Wheat Strawberry Clafoutis
Here, you'll give your fresh strawberries a quick roast under the broiler prior to baking the clafoutis to bring out their naturally sweet flavors and give them a soft, creamy consistency.
Cranberry-Strawberry Crumb Pie
Sour cranberries mesh with sweet strawberries in this delicious pie recipe. Pro tip: to prevent a nightmare-ish oven mess from the juices of all the fresh (or frozen) fruit bubbling over the crust, simply place the pie on top of a sheet pan covered with aluminum foil inside the oven.
Strawberry Hand Pies
Antonis Achilleos
This old-fashioned, hand-held dessert is as delicious as it is nostalgic. The homemade jam is the star, though the buttery, flaky crust and vibrant icing are also standouts.
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