10 Strawberry Desserts You'll Want to Make Immediately

There’s no denying that strawberries make a delicious dessert, especially when paired with cream cheese. Here are 10 recipes for strawberry desserts with cream cheese that you’ll want to try out immediately!

1) Classic Strawberry Shortcake

The quintessential strawberry dessert,This recipe uses whipped cream, but you can use heavy cream or even sour cream instead,The shortcake itself is also versatile try it with fresh cherries, apricots or blueberries (or a combination) for an easy twist on traditional versions.

No matter what kind of fruit you use, make sure it's ripe and in season: It will taste better, which means you'll be more likely to love it! For a healthier take on the classic, try using a reduced-fat sponge cake; that way you can save some calories and still have plenty of room for all that whipped cream!

2) Mini Raspberry Cheesecakes

Mini raspberry cheesecakes are an easy and delicious treat that you can whip up in just 20 minutes. With fresh raspberries, whipped cream cheese, and shortbread, they’re perfect for serving at a party or bringing into work! Serve them with a side of fresh fruit for a healthy dessert option. The kids will love them!

3) Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Strawberries are delicious enough on their own,but with these chocolate covered beauties, you’re taking it up a notch. Strawberries dipped in melted dark chocolate become bite-sized morsels of heaven. They’re easy to make and perfect for serving at parties or as an addition to your homemade Valentine’s Day candy bar.

Plus, strawberries happen to be a heart-healthy fruit that can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce risk factors for diseases like cancer and heart disease. (NutraIngredients)

4) No-Bake Fruit Tartlets

Strawberries are back in season and they re not just for breakfast These no-bake fruit tartlets with cream cheese are a delicious treat that is easy to make and will delight family and friends. Best of all, you don’t have to turn on your oven.

Just layer graham crackers, vanilla cream cheese, chopped fresh strawberries, sugar and whipped topping in little dessert cups or small glasses. Top with a berry or slice of strawberry as a pretty garnish! When making these little treats ahead of time, do not add whipped topping until right before serving; otherwise it can get soggy sitting in its own juices. This recipe yields 12 tartlets.

5) Fruity Rainbow Popsicles

One way to make your own frozen yogurt is by using three ingredients: low-fat vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries and strawberry syrup. Here’s how it works: Blend your favorite flavor of ice cream with some chopped up strawberries and a few tablespoons of strawberry syrup.

The longer you let them blend, the more intense (and beautiful) your pink swirl will be. It’s a great idea for anyone who loves fresh fruit in desserts,Making frozen yogurt from scratch also gives you more control over what goes into it you can cut down on sugar and calories without giving up creamy deliciousness. If you want, add some chocolate or caramel drizzle or even pop rocks at the end.

6) Three Ingredient Frozen Yogurt

A great way to use up all those strawberries before they go bad is with this 3-ingredient frozen yogurt. This no churn recipe from Rachel Ray gets rave reviews for its tangy taste and rich, creamy texture. It's a quick and easy way to give your sweets a fruity kick.

Just make sure not to let it sit out too long -- you want it nice and cold! Ingredients 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled (about 2 cups), plus 1 cup small fresh berries (such as blueberries) 1⁄2 cup sugar 11⁄2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk (or whole milk yogurt) Directions Puree strawberries in a food processor until smooth.

7) Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting

This rich and creamy frosting is great for piping or spreading on cupcakes, muffins, breads and other desserts. By using cream cheese instead of butter, you can cut back on fat while boosting flavor. It’s also free of hydrogenated oils, so you don’t have to worry about trans fats.

If possible, make it a day ahead and refrigerate it overnight. The flavor will intensify and it will be even easier to spread or pipe onto your final treat. Or combine 2 cups cream cheese with 1/2 cup strawberry jam for a strawberry cheesecake topping that would pair perfectly with pound cake or angel food cake .

8) Homemade Cake Batter Dip

With three simple ingredients,you can enjoy dessert without any guilt. Simply mix together a box of your favorite cake mix with some cream cheese and milk for a creamy dip that will have everyone asking for more. Serve it with graham crackers or fresh strawberries.

Makes: 2 cups Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4-ounce) package devil's food cake mix 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup milk Directions: Stir together cake mix and softened cream cheese until completely combined. Add milk and stir until desired consistency is reached; add more milk if necessary. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator in an airtight container up to 3 days before serving again.

9) Low Carb Birthday Cake Recipe

This easy recipe is one of my personal favorites,The cake base is made from almond flour, so it’s lower in carbs than traditional pound cakes. Instead of whipped cream, we top it with a layer of cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries! If you don’t like strawberries, use another seasonal fruit or just leave them off entirely! This easy-to-make dessert will quickly become a go-to in your low carb dessert recipe collection.

10) Low Carb Chocolate Pretzel Pie

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s so easy, so delicious, and yet, low carb/low sugar/low calories, then you need to make Low Carb Chocolate Pretzel Pie,The creamy chocolate filling has only 1.5 carbs per serving,

Better than pie,I think so Serve with whipped cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt for an even healthier option. And if you really want to cut back on carbs or are following a ketogenic diet, skip both the crust and whip cream and serve it straight from a small ramekin or bowl with plenty of fresh strawberries on top. Yum! This would also be great served with raspberries or blackberries too.

Conclusion

Finally, add a flourish of whipped cream. The strawberries are delicious on their own, but adding a dollop of whipped cream will take your dessert to another level. Whip together 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Fold in some strawberry preserves and 1/2 cup chopped strawberry (or more if you like it) for an indulgent combination that's perfect for summer entertaining!