Pages

5 Things you can make with Strawberries


Here are five delicious recipes you can make with strawberries:


Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • Whipped cream


Instructions:


  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in the milk until the dough comes together.
  • On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough a few times, then roll it out to about ½ inch thickness.
  • Cut out circles using a biscuit cutter and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Allow the shortcakes to cool completely, then slice them in half.
  • Fill each shortcake with sliced strawberries and top with whipped cream. Place the other half of the shortcake on top.


Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 1 ripe banana
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup milk (regular or plant-based)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions:


  • Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • If desired, add ice cubes to make the smoothie colder and thicker.
  • Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.


Strawberry Spinach Salad:

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • Balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Instructions:


  • In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, feta cheese, and sliced almonds.
  • Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette dressing and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
  • Serve the salad immediately.


Strawberry Salsa

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions:


  • In a bowl, combine the diced strawberries, jalapeño pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
  • Allow the salsa to sit for about 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
  • Serve with tortilla chips as a refreshing and fruity salsa dip.



Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • Strawberry sauce (optional)

Instructions:


  • In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create the crust.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust in the springform pan.
  • Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese layer.
  • Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight