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Popular Strawberry Desserts with IceCream
When many people think of the taste of summer, it’s often the flavor of fresh, sun-ripened strawberries that comes to mind. Strawberries are sweet, juicy, and refreshing, and they form the base for a wide range of delightful strawberry desserts. Here’s an insight into why strawberries are so beloved in sweet dishes, along with 22 delicious and inspiring strawberry desserts with ice cream to brighten up any summer table.
Strawberries – A Magical Combination of Flavor and Sweetness
Strawberries are known for their perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, making them ideal for desserts. This harmonious flavor profile appeals to our taste buds and creates a satisfying experience.
When you bite into a fresh strawberry, you’re immediately met with a juicy, sweet flavor followed by a subtle tartness. This creates a complex flavor profile that many find incredibly enjoyable. Strawberries can also vary in flavor depending on the variety, offering the opportunity to experiment with different types in desserts.
Their natural sweetness also makes strawberries an excellent choice for desserts, as they can reduce the need for added sugars. This results in lighter and healthier desserts without compromising on taste.
22 Delicious Strawberry Desserts
Here are a number of examples of delicious strawberry desserts, both from our inspiration pages and other unique recipes that we don’t yet have concrete examples of ourselves.
1) Ripe Strawberries with Cream
While strawberries with cream may seem like a simple dessert, its history is actually quite interesting. This dish has existed in Denmark since the 1500s, when strawberries were first introduced to the country. Initially, strawberries with cream were served at markets and local festivals. The fresh taste and lovely texture quickly made it a popular choice among more traditional dishes.
The dessert gained popularity in the 1800s thanks to poet Steen Steensen Blicher, who often described it in his works, making it synonymous with romance and Danish idyll. This helped establish it as one of Denmark’s most beloved sweet treats.
2) Homemade Buttermilk Dessert with Fresh Strawberries
The history of buttermilk dessert with strawberries dates back to the 18th century. Originally made with just milk, sugar, and buttermilk, this refreshing dish was ideal for hot summer days.
Strawberries were added later, as they weren’t available year-round. Their inclusion brought richness and color, boosting its popularity. Buttermilk with strawberries is more than just a tasty dessert—it’s part of Danish culture, symbolizing summer, freshness, and coziness.
3) Meringue with Strawberries and Vanilla Ice Cream
Meringue, invented in Switzerland, quickly became known worldwide. Made of sugar and egg whites, meringue can have many textures and flavors. Ice cream was invented in the mid-1800s and was used as a luxury dessert to impress guests at exclusive dinners.
Combining meringue with strawberries and vanilla ice cream results in a classic dessert still beloved today. The crispy meringue, creamy ice cream, and fresh strawberries create a harmonious flavor experience.
4) Strawberry Tart
The strawberry tart can be traced back to Roman times when chefs used strawberries in cakes and desserts. In medieval Europe, strawberries were grown on a large scale, and the tart became a favorite at royal banquets.
During the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, strawberry tarts became more accessible. Mass production of sugar and flour made it easier to bake at home. Today, strawberry tarts are versatile and perfect as a festive dessert or a delicious snack.
5) Danish Berry Pudding with Cream (Rødgrød med Fløde)
This classic Danish dessert is known for its unique taste and texture. With roots in the Middle Ages, it was a favorite among nobility. Originally made with various berries and fruits, the addition of cream elevated it to luxury status.
Today, it’s still a favorite and often served during holidays like Christmas, Easter, and summer, often with fresh strawberries or strawberry sorbet for a summery twist.
6) Eton Mess
Eton Mess originated at Eton College in Berkshire, England. In the 1800s, a schoolmaster and students accidentally destroyed a cherry trifle at a school event. Rather than throw it away, they mixed it with whipped cream and meringue, creating a new dessert that became a school tradition.
It consists of crumbled meringue, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries—simple but delicious. It can be served in glasses or bowls and varied with other fruits like raspberries, blueberries, or kiwi.
7) Chocolate Mousse with Strawberries
Chocolate mousse with strawberries can be traced back to 19th-century France. Marie-Antoine Carême, a culinary pioneer, created this dessert, which became popular among nobility.
Strawberries add a sweet and juicy note that contrasts with the rich chocolate. They can be pureed into the mousse or served fresh as a topping, making the dessert both tasty and visually appealing.
8) Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry shortcake consists of a cake or biscuit base filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It dates back to 16th-century Europe, where similar versions were served to French royalty.
In America, it gained popularity in the 1850s and evolved from simple biscuit versions to more refined cakes. A fun fact: the 1980s cartoon character “Strawberry Shortcake” was inspired by this dessert and boosted its popularity among children.
9) Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
These have a long history, dating back to 19th-century France, where chefs began decorating desserts with chocolate-covered fruit—strawberries quickly became the favorite.
Marie Antoinette introduced chocolate-covered strawberries at Versailles, making them a luxurious treat among aristocrats. Today, they’re a global dessert staple.
10) Strawberry Milkshake
The milkshake originated in the mid-19th century without strawberries. The original included milk, ice cream, and sugar, becoming a favorite in the U.S.
Strawberry milkshakes gained popularity in the 1920s. Combining strawberry ice cream and milk, they’re especially loved by children and teens and are a staple in cafés and fast-food chains.
11) Strawberry Trifle
Trifle combines cake, whipped cream, fruit, and jelly. In summer, strawberry trifle is ideal, as the fresh berries add great taste and color.
The dish likely originated in southern England or Wales in the 16th century and spread throughout Europe. It can be topped with seasonal fruits, making it a flexible and tasty dessert.
12) Strawberry Crème Brûlée
Crème brûlée is a classic French dessert over 300 years old, known for its caramelized sugar crust. Strawberries add a fresh twist to its rich, creamy texture.
Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it can be garnished with sliced strawberries or strawberry sorbet for a gourmet finish.
13) Vegan Cake with Strawberry Sorbet
Vegan desserts are increasingly important on menus, and strawberry treats are no exception. This vegan cake combines strawberries and coconut with coconut cream and toasted coconut, served with our creamy strawberry sorbet. It’s a summery dessert that’s both healthy and tasty.
14) Fraisier
Originating in 16th-century France, Fraisier is known for its distinct taste and beautiful presentation. The modern version, created in the mid-20th century, includes sponge cake and almond base, fresh berries, and cream cheese filling.
Often served with fresh strawberries and sorbet, it’s a perfect summer dessert.
15) Mille-Feuille
Also known as “a thousand leaves,” Mille-Feuille was invented in 19th-century France. It consists of puff pastry layers with vanilla cream or jam, often topped with fruit like strawberries or chocolate.
Modern versions include creative ingredients like licorice, fruit purées, or chocolate mousse, but the classic combo of pastry and cream remains irresistible.
16) Strawberry Charlotte Cake
Tracing back to 18th-century France, originally called “Charlotte Russe,” this cake was a simple biscuit cake filled with whipped cream and strawberries.
In 19th-century America, it evolved into the form we know today. Modern versions include flavored creams and various fruits, but fresh strawberries and sorbet remain key ingredients.
17) Panna Cotta with Strawberries
Panna cotta is an Italian dessert from the 19th century, known for its soft, creamy texture made with cream, sugar, and gelatin. Strawberries add a sweet and fresh note that balances the richness.
It can be topped with fresh strawberries or strawberry sorbet, making it elegant and delicious.
18) Pavlova with Strawberry Sorbet
Named after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, this airy dessert has a crisp crust and soft interior, filled with whipped cream and fresh berries. Strawberry sorbet adds a refreshing twist.
Created in Australia and New Zealand in 1926, Pavlova is now a global dessert favorite.
19) Cheesecake with Strawberry Sorbet
Loved worldwide, cheesecake dates back to ancient Greece. It gained popularity in 20th-century USA due to the increased availability of cheese.
With strawberry sorbet and fresh berries, this dessert is rich, balanced, and suitable for any occasion.
Spiced “Kammerjunkere” with Buttermilk, Fresh Strawberries and Vanilla Ice Cream
This dessert is a wonderful mix of flavors, textures, and visual appeal. It includes pickled rhubarb, fresh strawberries, rhubarb jelly, spiced “kammerjunkere” (crunchy biscuits), and homemade buttermilk dessert. The natural sweetness of strawberries and the tart rhubarb create balance, while the buttermilk and biscuits add flavor and crunch.
Vanilla ice cream finishes the dessert with a creamy touch.
20) Strawberry Romanoff with Sorbet
Strawberry Romanoff features strawberries marinated in orange sugar and Cointreau, giving them a soft texture and a mild citrus aroma without overpowering the berry flavor. The dessert also includes vanilla cream, crunchy macarons, and strawberry sorbet.
The result is an elegant and flavorful strawberry dessert with a mix of textures.
21) Champagne Vanilla Mousse with Meringue Kisses and Strawberry Sorbet
This light and elegant dessert is perfect for hot summer days when you want something not too heavy. The champagne-vanilla mousse offers a luxurious taste, while meringue kisses and candied hazelnuts add crunch and texture.
The strawberry sorbet adds a pure, traditional strawberry flavor that makes this dessert into a harmonious experience, where sweetness, acidity, and crunch melt together in an elegant presentation.
22) Vegan dessert with strawberry sorbet from restaurant Coast
Restaurant Coast is known for their simple and aesthetic approach to modern Nordic gastronomy – and that includes desserts. One of their summer favorites is a vegan dessert featuring Kastbergs strawberry sorbet, served with a crisp crumble, pickled strawberries, and a light coconut cream.
This dessert demonstrates how just a few carefully selected ingredients can create a flavourful and sophisticated vegan strawberry dessert, where the fresh sweetness of the sorbet truly shines.