Strawberry desserts you'll want to make again and again
I knew it a long time ago, but I confirm it every spring, when the days get longer, the light becomes kinder and the pastry shop windows are filled with temptations that are hard to say no to. A leisurely stroll through a good confectionery is enough to notice it: there they are, starring in tartlets, decorating cakes, giving color and character to some meringues. There is no doubt: strawberries have arrived.
They are not just a seasonal fruit. In confectionery, strawberries occupy a special place. They are in the most classic tarts and the most iconic cakes, such as the French fraisier or charlotte.
They are both fruit and symbol. Strawberries speak of spring, of a discreet acidity combined with a sweetness that does not cloy, that convinces without imposing itself. And if every pastry chef has his own way of paying tribute to them, it is because strawberries, well treated, can do everything (or almost everything). From the most traditional cakes to those that surprise with their lightness or their presentation. In this article we show you the strawberry desserts that never fail, the ones you will want to prepare again and again, the ones you always crave when you pass by a bakery and that today you can make at home, step by step.
Strawberry Pavlova
Strawberry pavlova is a delicate dessert that combines a baked meringue base with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Its contrast of textures and flavors makes it ideal for special occasions. Its origin is disputed between Australia and New Zealand, who claim to have created it in honor of the ballerina Anna Pavlova. Whatever its origin, what really matters is that it is a dessert as colorful as it is delicious.
Full recipe ❘ Strawberry PavlovaStrawberry Charlotte
Strawberry charlotte, or charlotte, as it is called in France, where it originates, combines the smoothness of a mascarpone and cream cream cream with the delicate texture of lady fingers and the contrast of fresh fruit. Its preparation is simple and does not require baking, which guarantees a successful result every time. To enhance its presentation, it can be decorated with fresh fruits such as strawberries, blackberries and raspberries, creating a perfect balance between flavor and aesthetics. An ideal dessert to surprise both for its taste and its beauty.
Full recipe ❘ Strawberry charlotte
Fraisier, strawberry dessert perfect for springtime
Fraisier is a classic French pastry that pays homage to seasonal strawberries. This dessert is composed of layers of light sponge cake, traditionally a tender sponge cake soaked in strawberry syrup, accompanied by a silky mousseline cream (pastry cream with butter) and decorated with fresh strawberries. Its impeccable presentation, with the strawberries visible in the cut, makes it a dessert as beautiful as it is appetizing.
Full recipe ❘ Fraisier, strawberry dessert perfect for springtime
Strawberry tartls as in a pastry shop
Fruit tarts are an emblem of classic European pastries, especially in the French tradition. These small delicacies combine a shortcrust pastry base, pastry cream and fresh fruit, achieving a refined balance between flavor and texture.
Among its variants, the strawberry tartlet stands out for the harmony between the softness of the cream and the freshness of the fruit. It is ideal for spring and summer celebrations, both for its flavor and its presentation. Preparing it at home is easier than it seems. With good ingredients and a little dedication, you can prepare this sweet snack that embodies simplicity and elegance.
Full recipe ❘ Strawberry tart as in pastry shops
Layer cake with strawberries and mascarpone cream
Among the many ways to incorporate strawberries into pastries, few are as pleasing as this layer cake with mascarpone cream. With its layers of fluffy sponge cake, interspersed with a soft and fresh cream and punctuated by the natural sweetness of the strawberries, this cake not only conquers by its flavor, but also by its presence. In this recipe everything is in balance: the sponge cake provides structure without stealing the limelight, the cream offers silkiness without saturating and the strawberries provide just the right freshness, that gentle point of acidity that lightens each bite. It is, in short, a way to pay tribute to the strawberry when it is at its best.
Full recipe ❘ Layer cake with strawberries and mascarpone cream
How about you?
Did you know all these strawberry desserts? Is there one that has brought back memories or that you feel like making as soon as you have some free time? Tell us which one you like the most, if you have your own version or a trick that won't fail. We'd love to read about it. Share your experience with other readers and let's make this space a conversation between lovers of good pastries.
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