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From no-bake desserts to homemade California ice creams, these ‘berry’ tasty strawberry recipes will make you put your chef’s hat.
We can’t resist impulse-buying fresh cartons of peak-season strawberries this time of year. California’s best farmers markets feature them front and center—the strawberries find themselves in our shopping totes before we even know it. Luckily, these strawberry recipes’ sole purpose is to put them to good use before they become overripe.
From no-bake desserts to homemade California ice creams, these ‘berry’ tasty strawberry recipes will make you put your chef’s hat on and get to work.
A classic strawberry jam is a versatile addition to your pantry. Easy, tasty, and requiring less than five ingredients, this is a homemade strawberry recipe you need to try.
Ingredients
2 pounds California strawberries
3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 pounds granulated sugar (about 4 cups)
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Instructions
You can make this strawberry recipe with the exact same ingredients as the previous one, yet have a completely different product. But to make it a little healthier, we substituted sugar with honey. Regardless if you choose sugar or honey, you’ll have equally tasty fruit leather.
Ingredients
⅓ cup honey from Chico Honey Co.
3 cups sliced California strawberries
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Is there anything more refreshing than homemade ice cream with strawberries? Set aside lime zest to add a tangy taste to every spoonful of strawberry goodness. Don’t forget to use California’s plant-based milks for extra creaminess.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups Native Forest coconut milk
2 tablespoons chopped white chocolate
1 ½ cups sliced California strawberries
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
10 fluid ounces heavy cream
Juice and zest of 1 lime
For garnish
Thin lime slices
Halved California strawberries
Instructions
Nothing beats a fresh smoothie bowl in the morning. This simple strawberry recipe packs plenty of nutrients and is easily customizable. Add the toppings of your choice and taste the organic California goodness with every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup Califia Farms almond milk
2 tablespoons SunRidge Farms rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup frozen strawberries, halved
1 frozen banana, sliced
3-4 pitted organic dates
Instructions
We’re already daydreaming about chilling poolside and sipping on a cool strawberry lemonade. The basil and sparkling water takes this otherwise simple recipe up a notch and makes it an awesome non-alcoholic party drink.
Ingredients
8-10 California strawberries, quartered
8 tablespoons sugar
1 cup hot water
1 cup fresh lemon juice
Handful of fresh basil
3 cups sparkling water from Castle Rock Water Company
Ice as needed
Instructions
Even those with a strong dislike for milk won’t be able to resist a cup of homemade, plant-based strawberry milk. This simple and easy strawberry recipe is a healthy take on the childhood favorite and is equally yummy warm or cold.
Ingredients
2 cups New Barn Organics almond milk
1 cup California strawberries
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
If you haven’t tried adding strawberries to your salad yet, you’re missing out. This refreshing strawberry salad will score you a few brownie points next time you get invited to a potluck. Just between us, the secret ingredient is the strawberry preserve in the sauce.
Ingredients
8 cups of fresh baby spinach
2 cups California strawberries, sliced
½ cup Diamond of California walnuts
½ cup feta cheese
1 avocado, diced
Dressing:
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons strawberry preserve (or use your homemade jam)
1 clove crushed garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
You can’t go wrong with a simple serving of chocolate-covered strawberries. Whether you’re making this strawberry recipe to bring along on a date or eat alone (we totally get it), you’re going to have a blast. The recipe is pretty straightforward, but the key to making it extra delish is to choose high-quality chocolate.
Ingredients
12 California strawberries
2 bars of Cello Chocolate
Instructions
What’s better than strawberry shortcake and strawberry cookies? The combination of the two, of course. Perfectly crumbly, yet gooey and warm, this easy summer dessert recipe doesn’t disappoint.
Ingredients
1 cup California strawberries, sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons butter
¼ cup C&H dark brown sugar
½ cup plus 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
You don’t even need to turn on your oven to make this delicious strawberry cheesecake. All you need is a few ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and 20 minutes of your time to whip up this recipe. Voila, your strawberry cake is ready.
Ingredients
3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
3 ½ ounces dark chocolate (or one chocolate bar)
5 ounces Annie’s Honey Graham Crackers (about ⅓ of the box)
16 ounce mascarpone cheese (2 packages)
Juice and zest of 2 limes
2 tablespoons caster sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for dusting on top
1 ⅛ cups of California strawberries, halved
Instructions
Wow your family and friends with this decadent strawberry dessert. Not only is it soft and airy, but it also requires just four ingredients. This light strawberry recipe is a definite hit.
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups California strawberries
¾ cups cold unsweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup Knudsen sour cream, plus a little extra for serving
Instructions
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