48 Ways to Use Fresh Strawberries

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48 Ways to Use Fresh Strawberries2/48 Strawberry Tart 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A simple tart is one of the best recipes with fresh strawberries I know. What makes it special: There’s a crunchy chocolate layer tucked next to the crust. Try making individual tartlets instead of one big dessert. —Dawn Tringali, Hamilton Square, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 545 calories, 32g fat (18g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 1g

fiber), 6g protein

fiber), 6g protein. 3/48 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 it took ages to make. The secret is starting with a purchased angel food cake. —Lynn Marie Frucci, Pullman, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 108 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. P.S. Have you ever seen strawberry sprouts? 4/48 Frozen Strawberry Daiquiris 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Blend this refreshing frozen strawberry daiquiri to serve on a hot summer day. It’s one of the best recipes with fresh strawberries served in a glass! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 299 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 5/48 6/48 Croissant Breakfast Casserole 5

Reviews Contest Winner Croissant Breakfast Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Turning croissants and marmalade into a classic overnight croissant breakfast casserole makes a wonderful treat for family and guests around the breakfast table. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 376 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 7/48 Strawberry Smoothie 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Smoothie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother gave me this strawberry smoothie recipe, and it tastes fabulous. I fix it for breakfast or sometimes as a bedtime snack. —Linda Barker, Mohawk, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 343 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (57g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein. 8/48 Strawberry Cheesecake 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The creamy texture and lovely look of this

strawberry cheesecake always get compliments

strawberry cheesecake always get compliments. —L.C. Herschap, Luling, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 453 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 9/48 Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings (about 1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy, luscious ice cream will remind you of the signature treat served at church ice cream socials. What dessert could be better? —Esther Johnson, Merrill, Wisconsin—Esther Johnson, Merrill, Wisconsin Nutrition

—Careema Bell, Trenton, New

Facts: 1/2 cup: 265 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 166mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 10/48 Strawberry Panzanella Salad Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Panzanella Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Always a crowd-pleaser, this strawberry panzanella salad never disappoints. This version is sweet and offers the opportunity to use seasonal fruits in a creative way. For a fun twist, use margarita glasses when serving and rim the glasses with sugar and a strawberry garnish. —Careema Bell, Trenton, New

This cake is a tribute to her

Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 385 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 11/48 Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake 12 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me over to taste her latest masterpiece. This cake is a tribute to her. —Kristin Bowers, Rancho Palos Verdes, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 235 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg

cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein

cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 12/48 Swift Strawberry Salad 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved 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 Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 116 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. 13/48 Fresas con Crema 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Fresas con

This refreshing dessert is wonderful when berries are in season

Crema Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This refreshing dessert is wonderful when berries are in season. Media crema is a rich, unsweetened cream found in the baking aisle or ethnic food section of the grocery store. It’s similar to creme fraiche and sour cream, although sour cream is quite a bit tangier. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 241 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 14/48 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries 3 Reviews

My family can’t get enough of these chocolate strawberries

Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 9 strawberries Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A bumper crop of berries turned into a real treat when I dipped them in chocolate! I like to make these chocolate-covered strawberries before dinner and put them in the fridge, so they’re ready when we’re finished eating. My family can’t get enough of these chocolate strawberries. —Valerie Gee, Depew, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 strawberry: 57 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g

That’s when I make this Jamba-inspired smoothie bowl

protein. 15/48 Berry Smoothie Bowl 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Berry Smoothie Bowl Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always loved smoothies but sometimes I want to linger over breakfast instead of sipping it on the go. That’s when I make this Jamba-inspired smoothie bowl. —Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 155 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 16/48 Strawberry Ladyfinger Icebox Cake Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cake is inventive and yet familiar. Be sure to use a springform pan so you can easily remove it from the cake. If it breaks while you’re transferring it to the serving plate, just push the pieces back together, pressing gently. —Stella Ohanian, Porter Ranch, California Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 456 calories, 33g fat (19g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 17/48 Chocolate-Topped Strawberry Cheesecake 16 Reviews Chocolate-Topped Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45

min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix of smooth strawberry cheesecake and crumbly chocolate crust—and how elegant it looks on the table. —Kathy Berger, Dry Ridge, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 244 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 18/48 Berried Treasure Angel Food Cake Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 4

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband grills anything and everything—even dessert! With his gentle nudging, I came up with this simple recipe that takes just a few minutes to prepare, yet always impresses dinner guests. —Anita Archibald, Richmond Hill, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without confectioners’ sugar): 486 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 19/48 Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the

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