Make the Most of Strawberry Season With These 25 Light Desserts This Weekend

There’s no better time to dig into light desserts than right now, while strawberries are at their peak. These recipes are great for weekend get-togethers, afternoon snacks, or just something fresh to break up heavier meals. They’re simple, not too heavy, and let the fruit really shine. If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to make something sweet without going overboard, strawberry season just gave you one.

Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries

Five strawberry scones topped with white icing drizzle are arranged on a round cooling rack—a delightful quick dessert, with part of a gray cloth napkin visible to the side. — Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies With Fresh Strawberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Glazed Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are perfectly sweet. With a pop of strawberry, they’re even better with glaze drizzled on top.
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Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting

Strawberry Poke Cake in a baking pan. — Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Loaded with fresh strawberry sauce and a cream cheese whipped topping, this updated Strawberry Poke Cake will be your new go-to dessert.
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Strawberry Icebox Pie With Pretzel Crust

A slice of strawberry pie with whipped topping on a plate with a fork — Strawberry Icebox Pie With Pretzel Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Strawberry Icebox Pie – Once you’ve tried this Strawberry Icebox Pie, you’ll never need to try any other version. Both cooked and fresh berries are used.
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No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese

A strawberry cream pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with sliced strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. One slice has been cut and slightly separated from the pie—one of those old fashioned pie favorites everyone loves. — No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Frozen Strawberry Pie with graham cracker crust, fresh strawberries, and lemon zest is a simple, refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Frozen Strawberry Trifle Dessert

This Frozen Strawberry Trifle is more like a strawberry shortcake crossed with an ice cream cake, but even creamier and richer
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Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Several square strawberry cheesecake dessert bars with pink topping, crumbly crust, and strawberry slices on top are arranged on a dark patterned surface. One bar is turned to show its creamy layers. — Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Creamy cheesecake bars with a baked on strawberry topping are just the thing for your next party or gathering.
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Strawberry Filled Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

A cake stand with frosted strawberry cupcakes. — Strawberry Filled Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting have strawberry jam, strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries all in a moist cupcake.
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Light And Airy Strawberry Mousse Cake

A piece of strawberry mousse cake with a bite on a fork. — Light And Airy Strawberry Mousse Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This 2-layer strawberry mousse cake combines moist vanilla cake with a luscious strawberry mousse for a burst of strawberry in every bite.
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Homemade Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Custard

Scoops of strawberry ice cream in a bowl. — Homemade Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream Custard. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This homemade custard-based strawberry ice cream recipe has a creamy texture that store-bought strawberry ice cream dreams of.
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Creamy Strawberry Mousse With White Chocolate

A spoonful of creamy pink strawberry mousse with a dollop of whipped cream, held above a glass filled with more mousse and garnished with fresh strawberry slices—perfect inspiration for your next dessert recipes. — Creamy Strawberry Mousse With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Strawberry Mousse recipe has the creamiest texture and tons of fresh strawberry flavor. It’s like scooping up little pink clouds!
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Easy Strawberry Quick Bread With A Strawberry Glaze

Sliced strawberry bread next to a bowl of strawberry glaze. — Easy Strawberry Quick Bread With A Strawberry Glaze. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Whip up this strawberry bread in just a few minutes. Full of fresh berries and topped with a sweet glaze, its mouth-wateringly yummy!
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Strawberry Crisp Bars With Coconut

Strawberry crisp with vanilla ice cream on a plate with a flowered napkin — Strawberry Crisp Bars With Coconut. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

You’re going to love strawberry crisp bars with fresh berries sandwiched between an oatmeal coconut crust. Serve warm as a strawberry crisp or let it cool for an easy to eat dessert bar.
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Strawberry Layer Cake With Fresh And Freeze Dried Strawberries

A bite out of a slice of strawberry cake — Strawberry Layer Cake With Fresh And Freeze Dried Strawberries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A super moist homemade Strawberry Cake made from scratch with fresh strawberries and freeze dried strawberries.
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Fresh Strawberry Bundt Cake Recipe

A strawberry bundt cake on a platter, sliced. — Fresh Strawberry Bundt Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A freshly baked strawberry bundt cake is an impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion and easy to throw together.
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No-Bake Strawberry Chiffon Pie

A slice of strawberry chiffon pie. — No-Bake Strawberry Chiffon Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Give No-Bake Strawberry Pie a try if you’re looking for a light and airy dessert made with fresh strawberries and a pretzel crust.
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Strawberry Shortbread Bars

A close-up of a crumbly Dessert Bar with a fruity filling, missing a bite, resting on a white plate decorated with pink flowers. — Strawberry Shortbread Bars. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Strawberry Shortbread Bars have shortbread on both the top and bottom with a layer of cream cheese and strawberries in the middle. Buttery, sweet and crunchy all at the same time. A great afternoon snack or dessert.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

A serving of strawberry pretzel salad with topped with whipped cream — Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Start with a pretzel crust, add a cream cheese layer and top it with a concentrated strawberry jello, a throw back to the 70’s. Great for holiday gatherings or potlucks.
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The Best Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

A cheesecake with strawberries and cream on top. — The Best Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Strawberry Cheesecake is a total showstopper. You only need a few simple ingredients and a bit of time to make this amazing dessert.
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No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

A strawberry pie in a pie plan with cut strawberries on top — No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is an easy recipe that makes a gorgeous dessert with a rich filling and buttery crust.
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Jam Filled Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Close-up of soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls topped with creamy white icing, highlighting their swirled texture and gooey layers—an irresistible treat for lovers of cinnamon desserts. — Jam Filled Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Strawberry jam filled cinnamon rolls that are extra light and fluffy form both yeast and baking powder. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Strawberry Slab Pie With A Double Crust

A serving being removed from a strawberry pie — Strawberry Slab Pie With A Double Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just don’t want the hassle of making a traditional pie, you’ll love a slab pie filled with everything you love about a strawberry pie but easier!
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Cast Iron Skillet Strawberry Pound Cake

A slice of strawberry pound cake with whipped cream on top — Cast Iron Skillet Strawberry Pound Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This simple but stunning strawberry pound cake made in a cast-iron skillet is sure to become a favorite. Quick enough to make on a busy weeknight.
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Tall & Flaky Strawberry Buttermilk Biscuits

A strawberry biscuit with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. — Tall & Flaky Strawberry Buttermilk Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Made with fresh/ frozen strawberries, buttermilk, and very cold butter, these strawberry biscuits emerge from the oven perfectly flaky every time!
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No-Bake Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jello Pie

A pink pie with a chocolate crust, reminiscent of old fashioned pies, is topped with chocolate-covered strawberries and two white meringue cookies, sitting next to a bowl of chocolate chips on a white surface. — No-Bake Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jello Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Jello Pie is a no-bake dessert that combines strawberries with creamy whipped Jello, in a chocolate cookie crust.
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