Top 10 Strawberry Desserts of All Time

Strawberries have a way of stealing the spotlight, especially when they’re tucked into something sweet. From chilled pies to bakery-style cakes, these recipes take full advantage of everything strawberries can do.

Some lean into nostalgia, others feel brand new, but each one brings out the fruit’s best side. If you’re looking for a go-to dessert that actually gets remembered, this list has you covered.

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1. Strawberry Poke Cake

A slice of layered strawberry poke cake topped with whipped cream and a strawberry. More cake and fresh strawberries are visible in the background. — Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook

Fluffy white cake meets sweet strawberry Jell-O in this easy retro dessert. The Jell-O soaks into the holes poked in the cake, giving it a bright color and juicy texture all the way through.

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2. Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Overhead view of several round, light brown cookies with visible pieces of strawberry throughout. Fresh strawberries are scattered among the cookies. — Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

These cookies are soft, thick, and studded with bits of freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips. Cream cheese in the dough gives them a slightly tangy edge and chewy texture.

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3. Strawberry Jello Pie

A slice of strawberry pie on a white plate, garnished with mint. A whole pie and fresh strawberries are visible in the background. — Photo Credit: xoxoBella

With only a few ingredients and no baking required, this pie is all about simplicity and flavor. A buttery graham crust holds a vibrant strawberry filling made with Jell-O and fresh berries.

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4. Strawberries and Cream Cupcakes

A vanilla cupcake topped with strawberry frosting and a fresh strawberry slice. More strawberries are in the blurry background. — Photo Credit: Barley & Sage

These light vanilla cupcakes are topped with a homemade whipped cream frosting that gets its flavor and color from real strawberries. The frosting has a mousse-like texture that holds up beautifully without being too heavy.

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5. Strawberry and Chocolate Cake

A chocolate cake frosted with pink strawberry frosting and decorated with fresh strawberries, cut into squares. — Photo Credit: Nourish and Fete

This rich chocolate cake is topped with a vibrant pink frosting made from puréed strawberries and real butter. It spreads easily and holds its color without artificial dyes.

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6. Strawberry Ice Cream

Two photos of pink strawberry ice cream: one in a rectangular container with a scoop, the other in a bowl with a waffle cone. Fresh strawberries are scattered around both. — Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

This no-churn ice cream packs in strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries for a sweet and tangy mix that tastes like summer. It comes together in minutes and doesn’t require an ice cream maker.

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7. Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake

Overhead view of a strawberry shortcake layer cake decorated with fresh strawberries and small white flowers. A slice of cake is also shown on a separate plate. — Photo Credit: Bakers Table

This cake reimagines classic strawberry shortcake with layers of tender vanilla cake, whipped cream, and macerated berries. The strawberries are soaked just enough to release their juice without getting soggy.

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8. Strawberry Cobbler

Two photos showing a strawberry cobbler: one in a baking dish, the other served in a bowl with fresh strawberries. — Photo Credit: Sugar and Soul

This rustic dessert pairs juicy strawberries with a buttery biscuit topping that bakes up golden and crisp. It uses a touch of lemon zest to bring out the brightness in the berries.

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9. Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

Two photos of a strawberry swirl cheesecake: one showing a whole cheesecake sliced into eight pieces, each topped with whipped cream and a strawberry; the other showing a single slice on a plate. — Photo Credit: Boston Girl Bakes

This classic cheesecake gets an upgrade with fresh strawberry puree swirled into the creamy filling. It bakes up smooth with a buttery graham cracker crust and a bold berry flavor that’s not too sweet.

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10. Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Pretzel strawberry salad on a white plate. — Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook

Sweet, salty, and creamy all at once, this chilled dessert layers a pretzel crust, tangy cream cheese filling, and a strawberry Jell-O topping with fresh fruit. It’s served cold and holds together in clean slices.

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