Enjoyed on their own or transformed into a dessert, strawberries are one of the most beloved and popular fruits, prized for their fresh taste, fragrance, beauty, and health benefits, thanks to their high vitamin C and B9 content. That’s why, starting in April, all we want to do is eat strawberries! They can be enjoyed simply, with just a little lemon and sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Or, you can take things a step further… Discover our selection of the 10 best easy and quick desserts to make with strawberries!
Strawberry carpaccio with molasses
Chic and incredibly easy to prepare in just 5 minutes, his strawberry carpaccio will impress your guests with its lightness, without you having to spend hours in the kitchen. Simply choose beautiful strawberries, slice them thinly, and arrange them attractively on small individual plates before covering them with molasses, a sugar syrup often mixed with honey. Ideally, choose pomegranate molasses for its sweet and sour flavor will add a touch of zest to this dessert. See the recipe for strawberry carpaccio with molasses.
Strawberry tiramisu
In Italian cuisine, tiramisu is a must-try and is enjoyed all over the world. Simple to make and customizable, this dessert is given a twist with strawberries and ladyfingers. With its smooth mascarpone cream, this strawberry tiramisu melts in your mouth and offers a delicious yet guilt-free dessert! See the strawberry tiramisu recipe.
Strawberry instant frozen yogurt
Craving something refreshing and indulgent? This frozen yogurt is just perfect! It’s made with strawberries, Greek yogurt, and a little sugar, then blended in a food processor. No need for an ice cream maker to get a smooth and delicious texture! Serve this frozen yogurt in individual glasses topped with meringue pieces. You can also have fun customizing this dessert by adding fresh strawberries, a mix of berries, or even replacing the meringue with pistachios or crushed candied almonds. See the recipe for quick strawberry frozen yogurt.
Checkered strawberry tart
If you’d prefer a tart to finish your meal, here’s the quickest and easiest one to make with strawberries and shortcrust pastry. We love its pretty lattice top, which gives it an American-style pie. You can even make this tart the day before to save time by using slightly bruised strawberries. Perfect for avoiding waste! See the recipe for the strawberry lattice tart.
Strawberry in a jar
Here’s an original, quick, and easy way to prepare an excellent strawberry cake in individual portions—everyone will be asking for the recipe! Served in jars, this strawberry cake is made by alternating layers of sponge cake, strawberries, and mousseline cream. The result is stunning, as well as incredibly delicious. Besides being ideal as a dessert after a meal, this strawberry cake in a jar is perfect for a buffet dinner and for taking on a picnic. See the recipe for strawberry cake in a jar.
Strawberry Eton me
Messelicious and refreshing. Eton mess is the king of quick desserts! Its origins are English, and the word “mess” in its name means “disorder” or “mess”: Eton mess, the disorder of Eton, the famous college where, according to legend, this dessert was born in the 1930s when someone inadvertently sat on a picnic basket containing a pavlova… which emerged deconstructed but perfectly edible. So good! See the recipe for Strawberry Eton Mess
Creamy strawberry squares
If you love desserts to share, these creamy strawberry squares are perfect for you! Indulgent and nostalgic, they’re made with cookie dough, cream cheese, strawberries, and an almond crumble. Layer everything in a gratin dish, bake for 25 minutes, and then let it cool slightly or completely. This cake can be served pre-cut or whole and cut into squares at the table. See the recipe for creamy strawberry squares.
Rhubarb and strawberry soup
Ideal for your summer desserts, this soup beautifully combines strawberries and rhubarb and is incredibly quick to prepare. A last-minute dessert that will save you time, as you can make it ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can serve this soup plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. See the recipe for strawberry and rhubarb soup.
Strawberry Swiss roll cake
Perfect for an indulgent afternoon treat, or for Sunday dessert with guests, this roulade is made with homemade sponge cake and cream cheese mixed with strawberries. You can prepare it up to two days in advance: it keeps very well in the refrigerator, wrapped in a clean, slightly damp tea towel. When ready to serve, decorate it with strawberries cut in half lengthwise. See the recipe for strawberry roulade.
Strawberry, rhubarb, nd white chocolate mousse trifle
A smooth and indulgent white chocolate mousse alternates with strawberries and rhubarb compote in this quick and easy trifle. The tartness of the rhubarb pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the white chocolate mousse and the freshness of the strawberries. Balance and deliciousness are guaranteed with this irresistible dessert! You can decorate the top with strawberries and white chocolate shavings for an extra touch of decadence. See the recipe for strawberry, rhubarb, and white chocolate mousse trifle.
With this selection, you’ll be able to enjoy preparing quick and easy strawberry desserts and make the most of strawberry season. When choosing your strawberries, avoid large imported ones, which generally lack flavor, and opt for local produce, possibly smaller, as they tend to be more concentrated in taste.
