The Strawberry is my favorite berry of all! During spring and summer, I try to make as many of my family’s favorite strawberry recipes as possible.
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When it comes to fresh strawberries, I can’t seem to get enough. My family loves the entire process, from picking to eating the strawberries.
Speaking of strawberries, my mom made the best homemade strawberry ice cream. When I was a kid, we had a crank-style churn. On hot summer Sunday afternoons, we’d all take turns churning and I could hardly wait until that strawberry ice cream was ready. Once the can becomes hard to churn, you know it’s about ready!
If you are looking for something more affordable, I also like these ice cream makers. I recently purchased this KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment.
Speaking of ice cream (how did I get off on that subject?), you may want to try my no-churn peach ice cream.
How To Keep Strawberries Fresh
- When purchasing strawberries, look for firm, plump, bright, and fresh-looking berries.
- Strawberries stay fresher longer when you store them in the fridge unwashed, with stems on. I like to use Rubbermaid FreshWorks containers. I place the containers in the crisper drawer.
- If you’re going to use strawberries the same day you pick (or buy) them, it’s perfectly fine to leave them at room temperature.
Strawberries Are Good For Us
According to WebMD, strawberries are “packed with vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols, strawberries are a sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie food. They are among the top 20 fruits in antioxidant capacity and are a good source of manganese and potassium.”
Strawberries are perfect for snacking. One serving (8 medium strawberries) has only 45 calories. Of course, strawberries are featured in many of my favorite recipes.
Favorite Strawberry Recipes
Sadly, I never did get mom’s recipe for homemade strawberry ice cream, but I’m working on recreating it. Once I get it perfected, you’ll be the first to know. Until then, I hope you enjoy these favorite strawberry recipes.
Favorite Strawberry Recipes
These are tried and true family favorite strawberry recipes. Try one or try them all!
Strawberry Delight is a delicious layered dessert that is not too sweet. A pecan filled crust is topped with a cream cheese mixture, fresh strawberries, and a strawberry gelatin mixture. This dessert is chilled for 4 hours before serving and it can be made the day before.
This Strawberry Bread showcases fresh strawberries, pecans, and a powdered sugar glaze. This recipe makes two loaves of bread.
Strawberry Soup is cool, creamy, and smooth. Plus, it's pretty and super easy to make.
Baked Strawberry Doughnuts are cake-like doughnuts with a fresh strawberry glaze. These doughnuts are easy to make.
These Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Lemonade Frosting combine two favorite flavors - lemons and strawberries. These cupcakes are family favorites.
My mama gave me this strawberry vinaigrette recipe several years ago. It's so good and easy to make.
A creamy cheesecake filling is spooned into a crisp, chocolate crust. It's then topped with fresh strawberries brushed with a strawberry jam glaze. A drizzle of semi-sweet chocolate adds the finishing touches. It's delicious!
Chocolate Strawberry Semifreddo is a cool and creamy dessert - perfect for summertime.
This Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves is a delicious appetizer for your next dinner party. The creamy cheese mixture is filled with toasted pecans and pairs perfectly with the strawberry preserves.
Strawbery Cheesecake Pie is cool, creamy, delicious and easy to make.
Strawberry Shortcakes Sandwiches are perfect when you need a quick, delicious dessert.
A Grilled Cheese Sandwich is so much better when you add strawberry fruit spread! Trust me - it's so good!
These no-bake pies are so easy to put together and they taste amazing!
Chocolate & Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait is another easy dessert that will wow your family.
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