How many times have you seen a pint of juicy strawberries, bought them because you just had to have them and not get around to eating them? You’re not alone. It’s happened to us more times than we can count. Don’t toss them though! Here are 19 ways you can use ripe strawberries and they’re not all desserts.
Strawberry Caprese Salad
"This Caprese style salad with strawberries, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar could quite possibly be the perfect way to enjoy fresh ripe strawberries!" - Kevin
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
"This makes a great summer dessert. I originally modified this dessert to include shortbread cake instead of angel food cake. It's much better this way and gives it a true strawberry shortcake taste." - Michael
Glazed Strawberry Fritters
"Highly addictive, Glazed Strawberry Fritters are crispy on the outside while being soft, fluffy, and loaded with strawberries on the inside. This recipe is super easy, one bowl, and has no yeast! ... and I am never making these again! They are way too good and I ate so very many of them!" - Paula
Strawberry Delight Ice Box Cake
"Nothing says summer to me more than a cool crisp strawberry dessert. This Strawberry Ice Box Cake is something I have been making for years, way before I saw poke cakes on Pinterest made with pudding. I am so old that Pinterest didn’t exist when I came up with this yummy dessert... gasp, lol. This cake is one of those cakes that you can bring to a gathering and it will be the first thing to go. It is so delicious but you don’t have to tell anyone how easy it is." - Debbie
Mama Seward's Strawberry Cake Recipe
"his is a very moist cake! If we close our eyes while eating it, the aroma almost makes us feel as though we're eating fresh strawberries." - Kitchen Crew
Blueberry Strawberry Buckle
"This buckle has a light, fluffy, and slightly sweet bottom layer. A mixture of fruit provides a delicious sweet and tart layer of flavor. The buttery crumb topping has a slight spice to it that smells amazing while baking.
Strawberry Cupcakes With Strawberry Buttercream
"If you're a fan of strawberries, then you'll be a fan of this strawberry cupcakes recipe. They're bursting with strawberry flavor! The cake seemed a bit thick when mixed, but it baked up light and fluffy with just enough strawberry flavor without being overly sweet. The strawberry buttercream is rich, creamy, and makes this recipe perfect." - Kitchen Crew
Coconut Berry Macadamia French Toast
"I love nutty, loaded sweet stuff! This has all my fav's all put together." - Diane
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes
"Lauren's easy to follow recipe for pancakes is perfect. The pancake alone is like a warm chocolate covered strawberry rolled into a pancake. These are easy to whip up but they seem very fancy." - Kitchen Crew
Strawberry Basil Jam
"One of my favourite things of summer is strawberries and there’s little better than a fresh homemade jar of strawberry jam; well, unless it’s a strawberry basil jam! Strawberry jam is amazing all by itself but I also enjoy adding flavours like a hint of balsamic vinegar, jalapenos, or a fresh herb" - Kevin
Crack Proof: New York Style Cheesecake
"This recipe was handed down to me by my mother. Every holiday my siblings (all seven of us) and I would request this awesome cake along with the homemade fruit topping. It's gotten so she'd have to create two cakes, due to there never being enough." - Jacqueline
Strawberry Salsa
"We tried this with pita chips, on top of chicken, and stuffed into a pita sandwich - all were delicious. Cilantro and fresh citrus are a great combo and add freshness to the salsa. Perfect for summer!" - Kitchen Crew
Strawberry and Chocolate Brownie Trifle
"This is a simple but elegant dessert to take to a party or make for the family. People will think you spent a lot more time making it than you did." - Brenda
Strawberry Butter
"Strawberry Butter is fluffy, creamy, and slightly sweet. Made with just two ingredients Strawberry Butter is great on quick bread, yeast bread, biscuits, pancakes, toast, scones, and rolls." - Paula
Strawberry and Bacon Salad
"Strawberry bacon salad is bright in color and flavor. The sweet summer strawberries, salty bacon, zesty red onion, and tart Feta cheese balance each other beautifully. It's a delight from the first bite. A drizzle of the fresh strawberry poppy seed dressing is the perfect touch." - Kitchen Crew
Fruit Salad to Die For
"This is such an easy thing to make and the whole family will enjoy it. I try to keep it made all the time for my family." - Betsy
Strawberry Shortcake Red, White & Blue Bites
"Just a bite of deliciousness! Strawberry, cake, whipped cream, and a blueberry topping to pop into your mouth and enjoy!" - Catherine
Banana Split Brownie Cake
"This dessert is my family's all-time favorite and super easy to make. Trust me if you make this once whoever eats it will beg you to make it all the time." - Melissa