:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/686080-summer-fruit-galettes-photo-by-missablee-1f6f6297dd6d4868bdcc379554003bfa.jpg)
Looks can be deceiving. Take these eye-catching strawberry desserts, for example. Each of them is made with clever time-saving shortcut ingredients like ready-made pie crusts and store-bought cakes that put you on the fast track to fruit-filled strawberry desserts. Scroll through and find easy-to-make recipes like strawberry cobbler, no-bake strawberry cheesecake, and strawberry trifle. Now you know what to bring to your next picnic, potluck, or party
Strawberry Pie II
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/strawberry-pie-ii-279a9f71fee7406e84a8eaa2f187a05f.jpeg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by sopenia
Shortcut: Frozen pie crust.Top Tip: "Paint" the inside of the baked crust with melted chocolate before pouring in the filling to keep the pie from getting soggy.
Glazed Doughnut Strawberry Shortcake
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/image-1-7-0a7c30eada9343089fb2f63d9f5200e4.jpeg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by Lindsey
Shortcut: Glazed doughnuts from the bakery.Top Tip: Use a serrated bread knife to make slicing the doughnuts easier.
Strawberry Kiwi Tartlets
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/36214-43d2ff1924304a1a86d9375af4f846c0.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by LilPhotog
Shortcuts: Frozen puff pastry shells and strawberry preserves.Top Tip: Don't bother removing seeds from the kiwi. I mean, who does that?
Strawberry Napoleons
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/568598-df8c1955cf064c2e8178ff65c8dba92d.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by
Shortcuts: Frozen puff pastry and vanilla pudding.Top Tips: Use lemon pudding and homemade whipped cream for the filling instead of frozen whipped topping.
Strawberry Shooters
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/1060208-6024fda24e4043b49d0f0e0e40ced808.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by Deb C
Shortcut: Canned whipped cream.Top Tip: Check out the video to see how to scoop out the strawberry core with a melon baller or small measuring spoon.
Cheesecake in a Jar
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/3588629-0207983b31ec4f7a854bba2022a950b8.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by
Shortcut: No-bake cheesecake mixture.Top Tip: Spoon strawberry filling between layers of cheesecake for the prettiest presentation. Perfect for shower season.
Strawberry Soup a la Kiev
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/782722-1-df5e2dbfba03437aac8245dc28ad1fce.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by lutzflcat
Shortcut: Use frozen instead of fresh strawberries.Top Tip: Add some mashed strawberries to the pur?e for more texture.
Strawberry Graham Cracker Bites
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/1973812-9c7ffbd9c0a947dc88f05ad924342072.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by Kim's Cooking Now
Shortcuts: Canned whipped cream.Top Tip: Teddy Grahams instead of mini graham crackers crank up the cute factor.
Summer Fruit Galettes
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/686080-summer-fruit-galettes-photo-by-missablee-1f6f6297dd6d4868bdcc379554003bfa.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by missablee
Shortcut: Refrigerated pie crusts.Top Tip: Brush the pastry pleats with beaten egg before you sprinkle with sugar and bake. This adds gloss and crunch, and helps the sugar adhere to the crust.
Strawberry Torte
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/640860-Strawberry-Torte-Photo-by-jillcasey84-650x465-c0707834cab54ce7bef551b057b5200d.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by Jillcasey84
Shortcut: Packaged ladyfinger cookies.Top Tip: Add ½ teaspoon almond extract to the cream cheese mixture.
Strawberry Angel Food Dessert
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/9126516-Strawberry-Angel-Food-Dessert-Carolyn-Weaver-Veliz--2000-127439f707fd4776a271880f222d9ae4.jpeg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by Carolyn Weaver Veliz
Shortcut: Store-bought angel food cake or pound cake.Top Tip: To make your own glaze, add 4 or 5 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup sugar, and 2 cups boiling water to a 3-ounce box of strawberry gelatin. Cook until thickened.
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Pops
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Strawberry-Shortcake-Ice-Pops-b82c2fdbf75c4ed8abf30ab56016b571.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by Allrecipes Magazine
Shortcuts: Vanilla sandwich cookies and instant pudding.Top Tip: Crush cookies instead of blending them until they're fine crumbs. Reviewers say they like the extra cookie texture.
Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/9368215-judys-strawberry-pretzel-salad-photo-by-meredith-food-studios-f9fc9957874a4040aa1987378e651148.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by Meredith Food Studios
Shortcuts: Jell-O, frozen whipped topping.Top Tip: Double the Jell-O to make it proportional to the amount of cream cheese.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/5125171-chocolate-covered-strawberries-photo-by-my-hot-southern-mess-2000-ff3db8c3106e42669de60ac8970b6981.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by My Hot Southern Mess
Shortcut: Milk chocolate chips.Top Tip: Heat until only half of the chocolate is melted, then remove from heat and stir gently until it is all melted.
Southern-Style Strawberry Cobbler
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Southern-Style-Strawberry-Cobbler-2000-dae5543de28149f4ad4df8b4b91c26dc.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
Photo by SunnyDaysNora
Shortcut: Refrigerated crescent rolls.Top Tip: Even if 3 tbsp. of butter seems like too much for the recipe while you're cooking, be sure to use it all.
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/4504123-strawberry-cream-cheese-cobbler-photo-by-allrecipes-magazine-537b3ce379284fa28a8635c0194850c0.jpg?w=1200&ssl=1)
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/8347212-roasted-fall-vegetable-salad-AR1615-2x1-b30419ac841a44cba515353478794c63.jpg)
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ar-costco-adobe-2x1-1-b0b5d53680f64cc58ac45ebe53f23798.jpg)
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ar-costco-dips-2x1-1024-81ebda32da3e46d5bee831cd533a9629.jpg)
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ar-sams-club-sign-adobe-2x1-d3f52e08657b4d779f3abc66f7501e99.jpg)
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ar-Halloween-Bark-2x1-f7b7b36bbd5948258f4dfaf4c167d295.jpg)
Leave feedback about this