Strawberry Recipes

Strawberries are in peak season!

Take advantage of this delicious fruit by making these delicious recipes.

Strawberry shortcake parfait -

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup Kirsch
2 pints strawberries, hulled and sliced into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 store bought pound cake, angel food cake, or sponge cake or homemade sponge cake

Directions:
1. Bring granulated sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and stir in Kirsch. Let cool. Syrup will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
2. Combine the berries with 2 tablespoons of syrup in a large bowl. Set aside.
3. With the whisk attachment on a standing mixer, beat the cream. While whisking, add the sugar and vanilla. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
4. Place six wine glasses (or other festive glasses) on a work counter. Cut the cake into small pieces that will fit inside the glasses.
5. To build the parfaits, place a piece of cake in the bottom of a glass. Drizzle with syrup, top with 2 teaspoons of berries, and a generous dollop of whipped cream. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, layering cake, syrup, berries, and cream until the glasses are full.
6. Chill until ready to serve.

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries-

Clean and prep strawberries.

Microwave chocolate to melt - we use the prepackaged easy to melt chocolate.

Dip strawberries into chocolate and set aside on wax paper to cool.

Greek yogurt with strawberries, almonds and agave nectar - mix ingredients and enjoy.

Do you have a favorite strawberry recipe? If so, please share under "comments".