9 Must-Make Strawberry Recipes

By Jenn Segal

Whether they’re folded into cakes, churned into frozen yogurt, or piled onto a salad, fresh strawberries are one of the best parts of spring and summer. Peak season runs from April through June in most parts of the country, and these strawberry recipes are a great way to make the most of them—whether you’re baking, blending, or just snacking straight from the bowl.

Strawberry Shortcake

Warm buttermilk biscuits filled with juicy strawberries and whipped cream make the best strawberry shortcake.
Summer Berry Trifle

This berry trifle is perfect for spring and summer: it’s refreshing, gorgeous, and you can make it ahead of time.
Fresh Strawberry Cake

Jam-packed with fresh strawberries, this strawberry cake is one of simplest, most delicious cakes you’ll ever make.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Gorgeous red fruit bubbling away beneath a crunchy oat streusel topping — this strawberry rhubarb crisp is one of the easiest and best desserts I know.
Strawberry and Orange Salad with Citrus Syrup

Tired of the typical pre-cut fruit salad? This strawberry and orange fruit salad is a welcome and refreshing change.
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

This frozen yogurt tastes intensely of fresh strawberries, almost like a cross between frozen yogurt and sorbet.
Strawberry Muffins

Jam-packed with juicy berries, these strawberry muffins with crisp, golden tops are as pretty as they are delicious.
Spinach Salad with Berries, Pecans & Raspberry Vinaigrette

Get ready for oohs and aahs—this spinach salad with berries, pecans, and goat cheese is an absolute stunner!
Fresh Berry Terrine

This fresh berry terrine with mixed berries suspended in white grape Jell-o is the perfect light summer dessert.