Showcase strawberries in this impressive summer dessert. A pavlova is the perfect way to use up your summer harvest. Make the meringue from whisked egg whites and bake for an hour to ensure a crunchy texture around the outside. Fill the centre with whipped cream, then top with chopped strawberries and redcurrants and drizzle over strawberry purée.
See our pavlova recipes for more ideas, including flavours like chocolate and peanut butter.
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Make this showstopping layered cheesecake for an impressive summer dessert. To get the ombre effect, separate the filling into three bowls and add different amounts of food colouring. Top with strawberries or a mix of fresh berries, plus a drizzle of chocolate for extra decadence.
See more desserts, like millionaire’s cheesecake and eton mess cheesecake, in our cheesecake recipe collection.
What better way to use a glut of strawberries than in a berry-bursting ice cream? For a classic treat, try our traditional strawberry ice cream recipe. If you really want to impress, make our strawberry jam ripple ice cream and elevate it by drizzling and folding in your own homemade strawberry jam. Your guests will be amazed!
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Turn a loaf cake into a celebratory dessert with a bit of fresh cream and some strawberries. All the flavours of a traditional Victoria sponge are combined in this next level cake. Bake your loaf cake, then cut into two layers. Add a layer of strawberry jam and fresh whipped cream, then top with strawberry slices and a generous drizzle of icing.
See more ways to use your loaf tin with our loaf cake recipes.
Looking for a dessert that’s not too sweet? Try our gluten-free strawberry & pistachio cake made with olive oil and polenta or cornmeal. Blitz pistachios in a food processor and combine with chopped strawberries and the rest of the ingredients. Bake for 50 minutes, then serve with extra strawberries and a generous dollop of crème fraîche.
Discover more free-from cakes with our gluten-free cake recipes.
Bake a batch of cupcakes to share with family or friends. These gorgeous strawberry cupcakes are topped with pastel pink icing and fresh strawberries for an eye-catching result. Add some Greek yogurt to your cake batter to ensure it’s perfectly moist.
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Strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Dip fresh strawberries in silky dark chocolate and drizzle with extra milk or white chocolate for a striking finish. Simply melt chocolate in the microwave, dip your strawberries and leave to cool until fully hardened. They’re the easiest way to dress up a stable summer fruit.
See our chocolate recipes for everything from drinks to chocolate mousse.
Looking for a stunning cake to celebrate a special occasion? Try this elaborate gateau, which is surprisingly easy to make. Use ready-made flan cases and top with jam, strawberries and an elderflower whipped cream. Finish with a thick raspberry icing and pistachio slices for extra detail.
Bake more impressive centrepieces with our showstopping cake recipes.
Nothing is more refreshing on a sunny summer afternoon than a jelly and ice cream dessert. Make your own strawberry jelly with rosé wine and strawberry slices. After it sets, top with homemade ice cream infused with elderflower cordial and lime juice.
Find more jelly-filled desserts in our summer dessert recipe collection.
Experience the heavenly combination of strawberries and cream atop a shortbread base. Perfect for sharing with friends, this delightful dessert is ideal for an al fresco afternoon tea.
For more bakes, see our complete strawberry cake recipe collection.
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