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30 mouth-watering strawberry recipes to make this spring

Naturally sweet and refreshing, strawberries will elevate your dessert game this spring!
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The combination of sweetness and slight tartness of strawberries makes them a popular fruit to cook with.

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Got punnets of strawberries, but not sure what to do with them? We’ve got you covered. 

From retro classics with a modern twist to delightful desserts that evoke nostalgia, these recipes promise a burst of strawberry goodness in every bite. So, roll up your sleeves, grab your strawberries, and let’s get cooking!

This strawberry and cream sponge cake is a traditional teatime delight and will turn any afternoon into a special occasion.

This classic strawberry sponge cake takes just 30 minutes to bake, and the ingredients are likely already in your fridge and pantry. It couldn’t be easier!

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Strawberry trifle recipe
Making your own berry jelly and silky custard takes this classic to a whole new level of yum.

Filled with custard, cream, jelly and Swiss roll, this nostalgic Aussie dessert is guaranteed to keep everyone happy!

dairy free cheesecake
A guilt-free, fuss-free twist on a favourite spring dessert.

This delightful creation is a breeze to make and offers up a nutty, cinnamon-infused base, luscious strawberry sauce, and a creamy cheesecake filling. Plus, it’s dairy-free!

strawberry bountry bars best strawberry recipe
Got 15 minutes (plus 2-3 hours of chill time)? Get this healthy twist on the bounty bar into your belly.

Whether you’re prepping for a crowd or just looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, this tasty treat by healthy baking guru Em Swanston won’t disappoint.

classic strawberry tart
A timeless treat just like the one your mum used to make (perhaps even better).

Combining the luscious sweetness of ripe strawberries with the creamy richness of a homemade custard filling, this tart is a strawberry lover’s dream.

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strawberry foccacia recipe
Who said Italian focaccia can’t be served as dessert?

Give this easy dough a dose of icing sugar and strawberries infused with balsamic vinegar for a stunning final course… any way you slice it.

Raspberry and strawberry lamingtons
For when you need a bit of Australian flavour on your bake stall table or in a gift basket.

Celebrate spring, summer and even Christmas with these berry delicious lamingtons. Ready in an hour, they’re ideal for last-minute presents.

strawberry and blueberry trifle
Strawberries bring the party to a trifle dish.

This luscious trifle combines jelly with a moist, liqueur-laden sponge, fresh seasonal fruit and creamy, dreamy custard.

strawberry-coconut-slice
This coconut-slice recipe is so quick and easy, you can get it done during an episode of MAFS.

The wonderful strawberry slice gets a revamp with tropical-tasting coconut. Bake it for friends or just whip it up and enjoy a piece yourself.

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strawberry mousse
The biggest problem with this strawberry mousse recipe? Deciding how much whipped cream to use!

Fast Ed’s adhering to the old saying ‘work smart, not hard’ with the easiest strawberry mousse ever. With only three ingredients and couple of steps, even the kids could make it for afternoon tea.

strawberry and date tart
An easy, delicious and nutritious recipe with impressive results.

While this Fast Ed recipe is easy to make, you’ll need to ensure you have some sharp knives for all the chopping involved. The result? An edible celebration of southeast Queensland strawberries!

strawberry cardamom spoon cake
This spoon cake is named after the way it needs to be served: with a spoon (and with friends)!

This wonderfully moreish cake takes only 10 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to bake. Top with berries mixed with mint, icing sugar and balsamic vinegar, and serve with cream — any night of the week. 

strawberry almond tart
A time-saving dessert recipe that your guests will think came from a fancy-pants patisserie.

Frangipane is a velvety almond cream filling for tarts. In this recipe, the frangipane is your tart base, saving you time as you don’t have to bake a crust. Easy!

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strawberry crumble scones
Plain scones are so last century. Whip up this elevated version using strawberries instead!

The tender crumb of a berry scone meets the crisp topping of a fruit crumble in this stir-and-bake recipe. Split them open and fill with whipped cream for an indulgent treat.

panacotta with strawberry and lime
The yoghurt in this refreshing strawberry recipe makes for a smooth panna cotta.

Meaning ‘cooked cream’ in Italian, the yoghurt tang in this recipe makes for a smooth panna cotta that pairs fabulously with roasted syrupy strawberries. Fresh and light, these individual desserts will go with all your spring menus.

strawberry peach cheesecake tart
This fresh spring dessert is cheesecake, but not as you know it.

Beautifully encased in a rich olive-oil pastry and topped with fresh, seasonal fruit, this impressive dessert will knock your guests’ socks off.

strawberry mini bundt cakes
Piled with fairy floss and rose petals, these mini desserts are simply magic.

These bite-sized bundt cakes have all the grace and style of beautiful swooshing dancing dresses, and the sweetness of fairy floss, zesty lemons, and seasonal strawberries

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Apple, rhubarb and strawberry crumbles
This decadent fruity dessert is the stuff of dreams!

Sure, the spring-time sunshine is on its way, but Australian nights are still chilly. Warm up with these delectable individual apple crumbles — featuring luscious strawberries and ravishing rhubarb.

brown butter strawberry almond cake

Australia is known as ‘the lucky country’… probably because we can get fresh strawberries year-round. So, Ed’s made the most of this fun fact, and created an almond cake with strawberries — not one or two ways, but three ways!

rose strawberry scones
How to make jam (from scratch) and scones in under 40 minutes — in time for afternoon tea.

These scones aren’t served like your typical scone; they’re paired with a perfectly sweet and rose-infused jam that’ll have everyone coming back for more. Tap for your new go-to rose scones recipe.

kiwi strawberry smoothie
Blend up this fruity, feel-good and energising smoothie

Sweet, juicy strawberries blend perfectly with zesty, citrusy kiwi in an easy smoothie that’s bursting with flavour. It’s the perfect way to cool off, boost your vitamin C and indulge in a little sunshine — whether you’re starting your day, or need an afternoon pick-me-up.

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upside down strawberry sour cream cake
Right-way-up cakes are passe. This strawberry and sour cream cake will add colour to your table.

With a delicious combination of sour cream, this cake is fluffy, light and simply delightful. The glossy roasted strawberries are the superstars of this topsy-turvy cake and it’s sure to bring everyone back for seconds.

strawberry consomme in three bowls
Don’t be put off by its sophisticated French name; this strawberry consomme is a cinch.

Let vibrant strawberries take centre stage, then pair with a creamy topping spiked with meringue pieces. Strawberry consomme sounds like a difficult dish to pull off, but you’ll be surprised at how easily it all comes together!

jelly strawberry bundt
For a little splice of heaven, make this easy-peasy strawberry bundt.

Celebrating something? Prep this super glam sweet the day before, so all you have to do on the big day is decorate and serve it! This jelly bundt may be wobbly in looks, but the flavour is a solid 10.

strawberry shortcake slab
Mascarpone, orange zest and strawberries come together in this divine shortcake-like dessert.

Put a spin on the classic strawberry shortcake with a nutty pastry base (instead of scone-like shortcake). And let fresh strawberries take centre stage in this crowd-pleasing slab dessert.

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Strawberry and apple crumble
It’s a cereal favourite.

Fruity, crumbly and altogether fabulous, this strawberry and apple crumble is a berry nice way to have dessert! Bonus: with a low estimated glycaemic index (GI), low fat content and high fibre count, it’s a healthier version of the classic belly warmer.

strawberry charlotte cake
The perfect celebration cake – with some clever shortcuts!

Leading pastry chef and chocolatier Kirsten Tibballs created this Charlotte cake, which features the flavours of raspberry, strawberry and elderflower from Bonne Maman’s limited edition spread. It’s a nurturing, homemade recipe that looks as pretty as it is delicious.

strawberry coconut ice
This bake-free dessert is a pure slice of nostalgia.

After a little mixing and chilling, you can give these twice-as-nice bites to a loved one with a sweet tooth. It might just remind them of their childhood! This strawberry and coconut ice recipe makes 24 gorgeous pink squares, so there’ll be plenty left over… Treat yourself.

strawberry cheesecake tartlets
Small but mighty in flavour!

These miniature mouthfuls of strawberry jam-topped cheesecake will add colour and shimmer to your dessert table. Combining condensed milk, cream cheese, strawberry conserve and almonds, they taste just as good as they look — perhaps even better.

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Individual strawberry mousse pavlovas
Fruity, fresh and fast, thanks to store-bought pavs!

Baking a pavlova from scratch can strike fear into the heart of even the most seasoned cook. Not an issue with these handy store-bought individual pavlovas — topped with creamy strawberry mousse, crunchy pistachio praline and mint. Delish.

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