Introduction
Strawberries are a delicious and healthy fruit that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They are perfect for making desserts because they have a sweet and tangy flavor that pairs well with many other ingredients. In this article, we will be sharing some delicious dessert recipes that use fresh strawberries as the main ingredient.
Ingredients
Before we get started with the recipes, let’s take a look at the ingredients you will need:
- 2 cups of fresh strawberries
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
Instructions
Now that you have all the ingredients you need, let’s get started with the recipes.
Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of fresh strawberries
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 cups of flour
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Rinse and hull the strawberries, then slice them into small pieces. 3. In a medium bowl, mix the strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar and set aside. 4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt. 5. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to mix the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 6. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. 7. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. 8. Pour the strawberry mixture over the batter. 9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 10. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of fresh strawberries
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. Rinse and hull the strawberries, then puree them in a blender or food processor. 3. In a medium bowl, mix together the strawberry puree, 1/2 cup of sugar, and cornstarch. Set aside. 4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and salt. 5. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to mix the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 6. Press the flour mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. 7. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy. 8. Add the remaining sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat until smooth. 9. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. 10. Pour the strawberry mixture over the cream cheese mixture and use a knife to swirl the two together. 11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. 12. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Now that you know how to make these delicious strawberry desserts, let’s take a look at the nutrition information:
- Strawberry Shortcake – 302 calories, 13.7g fat, 42.4g carbohydrates, 3.6g protein
- Strawberry Cheesecake – 445 calories, 30.5g fat, 36.9g carbohydrates, 7.4g protein
Conclusion
There you have it, two delicious dessert recipes that use fresh strawberries as the main ingredient. Whether you prefer cake or cheesecake, these recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Don’t forget to share these recipes with your friends and family, and let us know in the comments which one is your favorite!
