Crazy Gorgeous Strawberry Shortcake Recipes

Updated June 08, 2016
Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Traditional strawberry shortcake is a classic dessert fave, and for good reason! It's luscious layers of ripe, juicy strawberries are distinctively tart yet sweet, a.k.a. the ideal summertime treat. 

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Strawberry Tallcake

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Strawberry Tallcake Recipe

This elegant, elongated version of strawberry shortcake is created by stacking cake layers with fresh berries and fluffy whipped cream.

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Fresh Strawberry Shortcakes with Yogurt Cream

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Fresh Strawberry Shortcakes with Yogurt Cream Recipe

For a lightened up whipped topper, use less heavy cream and add a dollop of reduced-fat Greek yogurt. It will still give you all of the mouthfeels without the added guilt.

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Strawberry Ice Cream Shortcakes

Strawberry Ice Cream Shortcakes Recipe

The traditional ice cream sandwich just got a serious upgrade with the help of juicy, ripe strawberries, a decadent berry drizzle, and crumbly biscuits.

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Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

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Mini Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Mini strawberry shortcakes make sweet munching super easy. These perfectly crafted, single-bite servings are ideal for your next summer pool party.

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Strawberry Shortcake Shake

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Strawberry Shortcake Shake Recipe

This minimal ingredient milkshake is a show-stopping, drool-inducing tall glass of strawberry shortcake heaven. When topped with a cake and strawberry skewer and drizzled with a luscious syrup, this gorgeous dessert might just be better than the real thing. 

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Strawberry Semifreddo Shortcake

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Strawberry Semifreddo Shortcake Recipe

Lovely ladyfingers give soft crunch to this gorgeous strawberry ice cream cake stacker. Look for ladyfingers in the bakery section of the grocery store.

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Fresh Strawberry Shortcake

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Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

When time is short, use split biscuits, cubed angel food cake or waffles for a speedy version of strawberry shortcake.

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Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

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Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe

This classic layered dessert  features slices of pound cake brushed with strawberry jam, creamy custard and fresh strawberries. Once you have layered all the ingredients, just cover and chill until you're ready to serve.

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Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

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Mini Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Instead of biscuits or shortbread, this sweet concoction uses packaged ladyfingers, which give it a light texture that's good on blazing days. Individual desserts are easy to serve—no cutting or scooping—and easy to eat. (They'll disappear in a flash!)

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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes

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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes are a special treat to end the week. A dollop of homemade whipped cream tops sliced strawberries that are sandwiched between chocolate biscuit halves. You might want to double this dessert.

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Coconut-and-Pecan Strawberry Shortcakes

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Coconut-and-Pecan Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

For a creative, updated take on shortcake, we added coconut and pecans to the dough.

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Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes

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Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Grandma had it right all along. Make this classic dessert recipe for a refreshing treat while strawberries are in season.

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Strawberry-Lemon Shortcakes

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Strawberry-Lemon Shortcakes Recipe

Tender biscuits get a little lift from sweet, floral lemon rind. For slightly taller shortcakes with soft sides, pack biscuits into a round cake pan; for separate shortcakes with crisp edges, arrange onto a baking sheet with space between.

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Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs

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Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs Recipe

Make good use of the grill this strawberry season! This deconstructed strawberry shortcake skewer allows each summer flavor-filled bite to shine through.

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Strawberry-Orange Shortcake Tart

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Strawberry-Orange Shortcake Tart Recipe

Baking the shortcake in a tart pan produces a sweet-and-sturdy base for the berries and whipped cream.

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