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12 Beautiful Strawberry Recipes

Here’s how you can use the sweet summertime berry to make perfectly pretty food.

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If you love the sweet simplicity of a fresh, juicy strawberry, you’ll love these gorgeous and tasty treats made with them.

There is just something so beautiful about a classic strawberry shortcake. For a rustic take on this timeless favorite, try A Cozy Kitchen’s recipe for oat brown sugar strawberry shortcake. Getty
A cool and fun treat that’s as pretty as it is refreshing, this recipe for strawberry and cream popsicles from A Classic Twist is perfect for hot summer days. Getty

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Succulent strawberries seriously amplify individual desserts with their beautiful red color. Try making single-serve cheesecakes like these from Natasha’s Kitchen and top them with fresh-sliced berries.

A no-bake strawberry tart (like this one from A Beautiful Plate) can be simple to make, but still so striking that it looks like it’s straight out of a chef’s kitchen.Westend61/Westend61/Getty Images

To showcase the natural beauty of ripe strawberries, make this strawberry upside-down cake recipe from A Cookie Named Desire.

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Serve up these crêpes with strawberry compote from Food & Style when you want to enjoy a deliciously pretty breakfast meal.

Strawberries and cheesecake are a match made in beautiful dessert heaven. This recipe for strawberry Nutella cheesecake from Gimme Some Oven is a great one to try.yumehana/E+/Getty Images

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Homemade strawberry ice cream scooped into a fancy bowl and garnished with your favorite toppings is a simple, but oh so pretty (and pink!) dessert idea. You can even try this non-dairy vegan recipe from Healthier Steps.

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Strawberry parfaits are easy to customize to your liking and serve for breakfast or a healthy snack. Try this version from Baked By Rachel and build them in small jars to make elegant-looking single servings.

A delicious strawberry daiquiri recipe can make a pretty addition to any meal. Try this one from Sugar & Soul for your next brunch or cocktail hour with friends.

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Top a dessert bar recipe with strawberry gelatin and fresh berries to get this gorgeous look. This recipe for strawberry pretzel bars from Simply Scratch will be your new summertime staple.

There is just something about a lattice crust that makes such a picturesque pie. This recipe from Kitchenista diaries for strawberry rhubarb pie includes instructions to create a beautifully crisp, golden-brown crust. Westend61/Westend61/Getty Images

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