All hail the sweet, juicy strawberry – the taste of summer!

<p>It wouldn't be summer without punnet upon punnet of luscious strawberries &ndash; the official fruit of Wimbledon, since the very first tournament back in 1877.</p><p>We like to throw them onto (or into) cakes, blitz them up and freeze them as ice lollies, or even serve them in salads. And of course, there's nothing better than a big bowl of strawberries mixed with cream and broken-up meringue…</p><p>We've gathered our all-time favourite strawberry recipes here, so you can make the most of this irresistible fruit even if the tennis isn't on this year. </p><h2>Vegan strawberry torte </h2><p>Made using dairy-free yogurt, agave syrup and plenty of fresh strawberries, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/frozen-strawberry-torte" target="_blank">refreshing frozen torte</a> is a vegan delight. The sweet, nutty crust is free from added sugar, too &ndash; simply blitz together a mix of crunchy pecans and chewy dates. Summer dessert perfection!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="frozen_strawberry_torte__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/frozen_strawberry_torte__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>mamma mia's strawberry gateau</h2><p>Got a special occasion to mark? Or having your own tennis match? Bring out this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-gateau" target="_blank">gorgeous strawberry gateau</a>… It's simpler than you'd think! In fact, it's all in the decoration. Once you've sandwiched together your two sponges, cover them in whipped double cream (or cream alternative) and neatly sliced strawberries.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mamma-mias-strawberry-gateau__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mamma-mias-strawberry-gateau__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Strawberry and rhubarb smash toast</h2><p>Here's a delicious way to enjoy strawberries for brekkie &ndash; <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-and-rhubarb-smash-toast" target="_blank">on toast</a>! Combined with tangy rhubarb and zesty orange juice, strawberries make a tasty compote, which can be spooned over thick soft cheese or yogurt on toast (or pancakes or French toast, if you want to splurge!).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawberry---rhubarb-on--soft-cheese--smash_toast__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberry---rhubarb-on--soft-cheese--smash_toast__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Strawberry and pistachio mini meringue sandwiches</h2><p>This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-pistachio-mini-meringue-sandwiches" target="_blank">simple recipe</a> makes about 32 mini meringues, which look (and taste) wonderful filled with thick whipped cream and slivers of fresh strawberry. Ideal bite-size treats to bring out for a special dessert. </p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawberry-pistachio-meringue-sandwiches__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberry-pistachio-meringue-sandwiches__square_GL?scl=1"></h2><h2>Strawberry ice lollies</h2><p>These sweet, cooling <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-ice-lollies" target="_blank">ice lollies</a> combine fresh strawberries with strawberry yogurt and apple juice. It's a match made in heaven and an irresistible afternoon treat!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawberry-ice-lollies__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberry-ice-lollies__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>strawberry fizz cocktail</h2><p>Care to enjoy your strawberries in drink form? We do! Combining strawberries, sweet agave syrup, tequila and Prosecco, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-fizz" target="_blank">pretty pink cocktail</a> is a wonderful summer treat for the grown-ups. We'll cheers to that!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawberry-fizz__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberry-fizz__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>strawberries and cream chambord cheesecake </h2><p>These <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberries-cream-chambord-cheesecake" target="_blank">individual cheesecakes</a> may look impressive but they couldn't be easier to prepare. After dividing smashed, buttery digestive biscuits into glasses, top with a mix of fromage frais, soft cheese and icing sugar, before swirling through chopped strawberries and scattering more over the top. Chill these grown-up desserts for an hour, then serve garnished with sprigs of mint. Voila!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawberries-and-cream-chambord-cheesecake-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberries-and-cream-chambord-cheesecake-web__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>strawberry jam</h2><p>If you have a glut of ripe strawberries to use up (which is never a bad thing...!), we highly recommend you cook up a batch of this sweet, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-jam" target="_blank">sticky strawberry jam</a>. It's really easy to make &ndash; just make sure you have some jam sugar on standby.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawberry-jam__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberry-jam__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>strawberry kebabs</h2><p>Whether you serve these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-kebabs" target="_blank">skewers of fruit and marshmallows</a> grilled or not, they are seriously delicious! We've paired these treats with a grown-up dipping sauce of dark chocolate, cream and Grand Marnier. Lip-smackingly good even if we do say so ourselves. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawberry-kebabs__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberry-kebabs__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>pimm's and strawberry granita </h2><p>What could be better on a sweltering day than a tall glass of granita? With its origins in Sicily, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pimms-strawberry-granita" target="_blank">semi-frozen dessert</a> is generally made from sugar, water and fruit juice (or other flavourings). For a grown-up treat, we've puréed fresh strawberries with Pimm's, plus orange and lemon juice. The result is delicious AND refreshing!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pimms-strawberry-granita__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/pimms-strawberry-granita__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Strawberry coke and frozen yogurt float </h2><p>Is it a drink or is it a dessert? Who can tell! One thing's for sure, though, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-coke-froyo-float" target="_blank">Strawberry Coke and Frozen Yogurt Float</a> is mighty delicious. Top with a straw and umbrella, and serve ice-cold. It's a worthy winner! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="asda-strawberry-coke-float-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/asda-strawberry-coke-float-web__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>pickled strawberries</h2><p>Ever thought of pickling strawberries? Sweet and tangy, these are seriously delicious served with soft cheeses (such as Brie), or chopped and scattered over salads. <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pickled-strawberries-recipe" target="_blank">Our recipe</a> will keep for a month, but we reckon you'll gobble it up in days.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pickled-strawberries__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/pickled-strawberries__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>strawberry cream pink profiteroles </h2><p>How pretty are these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-cream-pink-profiteroles" target="_blank">strawberry cream pink profiteroles</a>? Light choux pastry is filled with a thick mixture of strawberries and cream, then finished with glossy icing &ndash; irresistible!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="tickled-pink-profiteroles__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/tickled-pink-profiteroles__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>strawberry, feta and pine nut salad </h2><p>Strawberries are surprisingly versatile, as this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-feta-salad" target="_blank">tasty salad</a> demonstrates. Salty feta is delicious mixed with the sweet berries, peppery rocket and crunchy pine nuts &ndash; the perfect summer salad to enjoy al fresco.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawberry-feta-salad__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberry-feta-salad__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>mini fraisiers</h2><p>These <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mini-fraisiers" target="_blank">individual strawberry desserts</a> are a wonderful showstopper! With a ginger biscuit base, silky custard and caramel-dipped strawberries, what's not to love? These will put a decadent spin on a weekday supper.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mini-fraisers-dessert__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mini-fraisers-dessert__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Strawberries and cream mini lollies</h2><p>Serve up these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberries-and-cream-mini-lollies" target="_blank">strawberries and cream mini lollies</a> as they will go down perfectly on a warm summer's afternoon. Made with just three ingredients &ndash; strawberries, milk and vanilla extract &ndash; they are so easy to make. Plus, you could try mixing up the recipe with mango or blueberries instead.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawb-mini-milks-1" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawb-mini-milks-1_GL?scl=1" style="width: 600px;"></p><h2>Basil and strawberry cupcakes</h2><p>Fresh basil, with its peppery notes, works perfectly with sweet flavours as well as savoury. It's great added to a lemon drizzle cake or a watermelon salad, but we also love it paired with strawberries. This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/basil-strawberry-cupcakes" target="_blank">basil and strawberry cupcake recipe</a> is totally delicious and makes for a nice treat. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawberry-and-basil-cupcakes" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberry-and-basil-cupcakes_GL?scl=1" style="width: 600px;"></p><h2>eton mess with a twist</h2><p>Nothing hails the start of summer quite like that classic dessert, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-eton-mess" target="_blank">Eton Mess</a>. Make it even more seasonal with this twist: purée some of your strawberries with a splash of elderflower cordial, before mixing with whipped cream and meringue.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawberry-eton-mess__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberry-eton-mess__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Strawberry shortcakes</h2><p>For a homebaked (and pretty indulgent) delight, these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-shortcakes" target="_blank">shortcakes</a> are filled with cream and fresh strawberries to make a lovely dessert or match point treat. Great for serving alongside some bubbly for a very grown-up occasion!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawberry-shortcakes" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberry-shortcakes_GL?scl=1" style="width: 600px;"></p><h2>Strawberry & elderflower trifle</h2><p>Strawberries, custard, Swiss roll, jelly, hints of elderflower &ndash; is there anything more typically British than this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/strawberry-elderflower-trifle" target="_blank">strawberry & elderflower trifle</a>? If you're short of time to make your own custard, shop-bought will do just as well. Serve up for a summer Sunday lunch dessert.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="strawberry-trifle" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/strawberry-trifle_GL?scl=1" style="width: 600px;"></p><p><em>Get everything you need to whip up these delicious strawberry dishes <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/shelf/grapes-berries-cherries/berries-cherries/1215666702256" target="_blank">online</a>, or pop into your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">local Asda store.</a></em></p>

20 of our favourite strawberry recipes for summer

By Asda Good Living,25th June 2019

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