33 Low-Calorie Strawberry Desserts

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33 Low-Calorie Strawberry Desserts2/33 Strawberry Cookie Cups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I learned to bake beside my mom and grandmother. When I was on break from college, I knew just how to entertain myself: I made cookies. Sharing this recipe with my mom and grandmother was a proud moment.—Andrea Zulauf, Livonia, New York Find more light dessert recipes perfect for summer. 3/33 Strawberry Pretzel Salad 131 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe photo by Taste of

This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck

Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Need to bring a dish to pass this weekend? This make-ahead strawberry pretzel salad will disappear quickly at any potluck. —Aldene Belch, Flint, Michigan 4/33 Summer Strawberry Shortcake Soup Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When folks are longing for something sweet and refreshing, this soup is sure to hit the spot. To serve it with dinner or as an appetizer, simply omit the shortcake. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas 5/33

Yum! —Amy Sauerwalt, Columbia, Maryland 7/33

Strawberry Citrus Ice Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Daiquiri fans, put away your straws for this blend of strawberries, lime juice and orange juice in a refreshing ice. — Robin M. Keane, Framingham, Massachusetts We love these fruit-forward summer desserts, too. 6/33 Strawberry Pillows 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make cookie trays extra special with these mini pie look-alikes stuffed with sweet strawberry preserves. Yum! —Amy Sauerwalt, Columbia, Maryland 7/33

The secret is starting with a purchased angel food cake

Strawberry Lemon Trifle 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Lemon Trifle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This refreshingly fruity dessert is one of our favorites. It looks so beautiful layered in a glass bowl that people will think you fussed. The secret is starting with a purchased angel food cake. —Lynn Marie Frucci, Pullman, Washington 8/33 Strawberry Oatmeal Bars 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A fruity filling and fluffy coconut topping

truly make these strawberry oatmeal bars one of a kind

truly make these strawberry oatmeal bars one of a kind. They really dress up my trays of Christmas goodies. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma 9/33 Strawberry Cheesecake Bites 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Cheesecake Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These treats are a perfect mouthful of strawberry, sweet cream cheese filling and just a drizzle of chocolate. Easy to fill and fix ahead, they add tempting variety to brunch or party offerings—and make a delicious homemade gift. —Linda Baldt, Croydon, Pennsylvania Craving a simple

Try these easy no-bake recipes

sweet? Try these easy no-bake recipes. 10/33 Berry-Cream Cookie Snaps 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. You could also bake the cookies flat and serve the filling as a cookie dip if you’d like. —Crystal Briddick, Colfax, Illinois 11/33 Caribbean Wontons Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2

Fresh raspberries or

dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first served these fresh and fruity treats as an appetizer at a summer luau. My family and friends now enjoy them as a dessert for occasions throughout the year.—Melissa Birdsong, Gilbert, South Carolina 12/33 Strawberry Gelato 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Gelato Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love this smooth and creamy gelato with bright strawberry flavor and just a hint of sea salt and honey. Fresh raspberries or

blackberries can be substituted for the strawberries if you prefer

blackberries can be substituted for the strawberries if you prefer. If your berries are tart, add a touch more sugar or honey. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon 13/33 Cheesecake Berry Parfaits 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesecake Berry Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 parfaits Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The summer berry season is a real treat. This is an easy way to enjoy berries with cheesecake, which is a refreshing change from traditional pudding and fruit parfaits. —Patricia Schroedl, Jefferson, Wisconsin 14/33 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses 4 Reviews Test Kitchen

You’ll love the

Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Eat these pretty treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my blog, utry.it, went nuts when I posted that idea.—Amy Tong, Anaheim, California 15/33 Strawberry Banana Popsicles 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Banana Popsicles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These four-ingredient freezer pops are a delicious way to use up a pint of fresh strawberries. You’ll love the

hint of tropical flavor, thanks to the coconut milk

hint of tropical flavor, thanks to the coconut milk. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen We can’t get enough of these summer popsicle recipes. 16/33 Berry Puff Pancake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Berry Puff Pancake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Breakfast is my husband’s favorite meal of the day. I use our homegrown blueberries in this sweet morning treat. —Cecilia Morgan, Milwaukie, Oregon 17/33 Swift Strawberry Salad 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: A simple blend of syrup, orange juice and caramel topping forms the light dressing for the fresh berries and the crunchy cashews found in this sensational salad. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 18/33 Strawberry Shortcake 73 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Shortcake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up helping my mom make a lot in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies. This sunny strawberry shortcake recipe brings back memories of family summers on the

—Janet Becker, Anacortes, Washington 19/33

farm. —Janet Becker, Anacortes, Washington 19/33 Patriotic Pops 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Patriotic Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love homemade ice pops, and I love knowing that the ones we make are good for them. We whip up a big batch with multiple flavors so they have many choices, but these patriotic red, white and blueberry ones are always a favorite! —Shannon Carino, Frisco, Texas 20/33 Nutella-Stuffed Strawberries 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15

—Laura Stricklin, Jackson, Mississippi 22/33 Rainbow Fruit Salad 1 Review

min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Gourmet strawberries are pricey to order but easy to make. We serve strawberries with hazelnut spread as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or dessert. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon 21/33 Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s an interesting spin on bruschetta. The creamy ricotta cheese spread is an ideal complement to the sweet, minty strawberry topping. —Laura Stricklin, Jackson, Mississippi 22/33 Rainbow Fruit Salad 1 Review

The salad goes well with barbecued meats or cold sandwiches

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my children were young, I would often dress up fresh fruit in this easy salad. Decades later, my grandchildren and great-grandchildren still love digging in to the fruity layers. The salad goes well with barbecued meats or cold sandwiches. —Jonnie Adams Sisler, Stevensville, Montana 23/33 Star-Spangled Parfaits 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Star-Spangled Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The best time for this

dessert is midsummer, when the blueberries are thick in our northern woods

dessert is midsummer, when the blueberries are thick in our northern woods. Red raspberries can be added to the mixed berries, too, to brighten the patriotic colors. —Anne Theriault, Wellesley, Massachusetts 24/33 Strawberry Chocolate Trifle 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Chocolate Trifle Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 28 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I threw this dessert together when I needed something quick to take to my in-laws’. Because it’s beautiful, everyone thinks it requires a lot of effort. It’s easy. And the recipe makes a lot,

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