Make your grandma proud when you bake these strawberry desserts—including summery cakes, juicy pies, sweet cookies and more.
32 of Grandma’s Favorite Vintage Strawberry Desserts
Updated on Sep. 16, 2024
Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
When my grandma served this shortcake, she usually topped it with homemade vanilla ice cream. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
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Strawberry Crumble Pie
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I host an annual pie-making party before Labor Day. We host a pig roast on our farm every year, but the pies take center stage at the end of the meal. —Beth Howard, Donnellson, Iowa
Also, try these bursting-with-berries sweets that are too pretty to pass up! Grab a serving (or two) of our favorite strawberry dessert recipes.
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Mamaw Emily’s Strawberry Cake
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loved his mamaw's strawberry cake recipe. He thought no one could duplicate it. I made it, and it’s just as scrumptious as he remembers. —Jennifer Bruce, Manitou, Kentucky
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Strawberry Rhubarb Cake with Orange
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this strawberry rhubarb cake when I wanted to make something with rhubarb and strawberries that wasn't a pie. If you know someone who hasn't tried rhubarb before, this is a great way to introduce them to it. —Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California
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Strawberry Pillows
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 dozen
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
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Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings (about 1-1/2 quarts)
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
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Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Total Time
30 min
Servings
20 servings
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
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 servings
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
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Winning Rhubarb-Strawberry Pie
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While growing up on a farm, I often ate rhubarb, so it’s natural for me to use it in a pie. I prefer to use lard for the flaky pie crust and thin, red rhubarb stalks for the filling. These two little secrets helped this recipe win top honors at the 2013 Iowa State Fair. —Marianne Carlson, Jefferson, Iowa
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Strawberry Bliss
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll love this homemade puff pastry crust topped with a soft-set pudding layer that has a hint of strawberry flavor. This dessert needs to chill for at least an hour, so it's a fabulous make-ahead dish. —Candace Richter, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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Cool Strawberry Cream
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This fruity, luscious dessert makes a wonderful ending to a special dinner. When fresh strawberries are not available, substitute two packages frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed and drained, for the fresh. —Joyce Cooper, Mount Forest, Ontario
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Strawberry-Pecan Yeast Rolls
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These treats are so good! The strawberry filling, creamy glaze and crunchy nuts balance the sweet yeast rolls perfectly. My family loves to eat them as much as I enjoy making them. —Annie Thomas, Michigan, Mississippi
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Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
24 servings
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
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Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam. For larger squares, cut into nine bars instead of 16. —Amanda Scarlati, Sandy, Utah
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Flip Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My friend Dave always brought two strawberry rhubarb cakes to work to celebrate his birthday. He’d use up rhubarb growing in the yard and treat his co-workers. —Charlene Schwartz, Maple Plain, Minnesota
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Strawberry Truffles
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent strawberry truffles. I often double the recipe to give as gifts. —Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas
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Strawberry Cake
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Every year I make this special strawberry jam cake for the Relay for Life cake raffle. It has raised lots of money for a good cause. —Tammy Urbina, Warner Robins, Georgia
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Strawberry Banana Trifle
Total Time
20 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
No matter where I take this dessert, the bowl is emptied in minutes. It's fun to make because everyone oohs and ahhs over how pretty it is. —Kim Waterhouse, Randolph, Maine
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Strawberry Scones
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 scones
From the Recipe Creator:
This strawberry scones recipe is rich with cream and packed with berry goodness. If you are like me, you won't be able to eat just one! —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
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Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 9 strawberries
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
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Strawberry Poke Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
That classic spring treat—strawberry shortcake—takes on a wonderful new twist with this strawberry poke cake recipe. Strawberry gelatin and strawberries liven up each pretty slice of this lovely layered cake that's made from a convenient boxed mix. —Mary Jo Griggs, West Bend, Wisconsin
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Strawberry Cookies
Total Time
55 min
Servings
3.50 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I learned to bake with my grandmother and mother. I knew I was giving them a sweet new family tradition when I shared this recipe with them. —Andrea Zulauf, Livonia, New York
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Strawberry-Chocolate Meringue Torte
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this rich and delicious torte whenever I'm asked to bring dessert to any occasion. Use reduced-calorie whipped topping to create a lighter version. —Christine McCullough Auburn, Massachusetts
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Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Although my coffee cake makes a large pan, it never lasts very long! It’s great for a Sunday brunch after church and nice to bring to family reunions, too. —Dorothy Morehouse, Massena, New York
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Freezer Strawberry Shortbread Dessert
Total Time
25 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I’m planning party menus, I appreciate dessert recipes like this; you can make and freeze it up to two weeks before serving. A refreshing slice is welcome after a big meal.—Cassie Alexander, Muncie, Indiana
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Strawberry Cookie Cups
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
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
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Strawberry Mascarpone Cake
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Don't let the number of steps in this recipe fool you —it's easy to assemble. The cake bakes up high and fluffy, and the berries add a fresh fruity flavor. Cream cheese is a good substitute if you don't have mascarpone cheese handy. —Carol Witczak, Tinley Park, Illinois
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom's yummy cobbler is a truly wonderful finale to any meal. This family favorite is sweet and tart, chock-full of berries and rhubarb, and the thick crust is so easy to make. —Susan Emery, Everett, Washington
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Strawberry Shortcake Puffs
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my wonderful friend Kelly brought me a pint of strawberries, I didn’t want to just eat them straight (tempting as it was). I decided to make strawberry shortcake with my own pretty, elegant spin. These light and airy puff pastry stacks let the fruit shine. —Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia
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Fruit Tart
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's well worth the effort to whip up this creamy fruit tart bursting with juicy berries. A friend gave me the recipe, and it always receives rave reviews at gatherings. —Susan Terzakis, Andover, Massachusetts
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Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Although I have some wonderful from-scratch recipes, this one uses a boxed mix with plenty of doctoring. It has become a popular groom’s cake that gets more attention than the wedding cake. —Nora Fitzgerald, Sevierville, Tennessee
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Cream Dessert
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A neighbor shared this recipe with me, and I created my own variation using garden-fresh rhubarb and strawberries. The shortbread crust and creamy sweet-tart layers went over big at a family party—not a crumb was left! —Sara Zignego, Hartford, Wisconsin
