Strawberries

Jordgubbstårta is a traditional strawberry cake originating from Sweden. It usually consists of five parts: sponge cake (flour, sugar, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla); lemon syrup (lemon juice, water, sugar); pastry cream (eggs, sugar, vanilla, f... READ MORE

Ichigo daifuku is one of the most interesting versions of the traditional Japanese daifuku sweets. All daifuku varieties consist of a chewy mochi shell, made with pounded glutinous rice and various fillings which are hidden inside the she... READ MORE

These sweet, fruit-filled Czech dumplings appear in numerous varieties throughout the country. They are made with either leavened or potato dough, or the combination of wheat flour and fresh quark cheese. The fillings, which are completely enclose... READ MORE

Fraisier is a French cake, its name derived from the word fraise, meaning strawberry. Traditionally, the cake consists of layers of genoise sponge, vanilla-flavored créme mousselline, marzipan, and lines of fresh,... READ MORE

Delicate as the ballerina it was named after, Pavlova is the quintessential summer dessert. Whipped cream is typically dolloped on top of a snowy meringue, followed by a pop of color in the form of fruit, preferably the tart varieties which contra... READ MORE

Bublanina is a light sponge cake prepared with eggs, butter, sugar, flour, and a variety of different fruits such as cherries, strawberries, blueberries, apricots, and fragrant plums and pears. The sponge is occasionally lightly flavored with vani... READ MORE

Eton mess is a popular English dessert made by combining fresh strawberries, meringue, and cream. The dessert was invented in the 1930s at the English Eton College, when it was traditionally served at the school's prize-giving celebration, held an... READ MORE

These traditional Czech dumplings consist of a pliable, soft dough that is wrapped around whole strawberries. Whether they are made with leavened, potato, or quark cheese dough, the end result is always a delectable, visually appealing treat. Just... READ MORE

Trifle is a classic British dessert made by layering pieces of sponge cake, fruit jams or fruit purée, and egg custard. The sponge is usually soaked in fortified wine or brandy such as sherry, port, or Marsala, an... READ MORE

This cake originated in 18th-century France as a sponge cake pressed into an elegant mold, filled with thick custard or crème Bavaroise flavored with cooked fruit, spices, or brandy. The cake is said to have been invented by a famous French... READ MORE

Mansikkakakku is a traditional cake originating from Finland. The cake is usually made with a combination of strawberries, almonds, sugar, egg whites, salt, heavy cream, and vanilla. The egg whites are beaten with salt and sugar until stiff peaks ... READ MORE

Fruit meringue is a dessert that consists of a crisp meringue base or shell that is topped or filled with fruit. Meringue is typically made by whisking egg whites with sugar until a firm and glossy mixture is developed. The meringue batter is then... READ MORE

Danish lagkage is a type of round layered cake that is usually served on special occasions. It consists of at least three layers of sponge intertwined with pastry creams, fresh fruit, or fruit preserves. The sponges can be made with various cake b... READ MORE

Rote grütze (in Germany) or rødgrød (in Denmark) is a traditional dessert made mainly with redcurrants, which can be combined with other red summer berries such as raspberries, strawberries, blackcurrants, or blackberries. The f... READ MORE

Summer pudding is an uncooked English dessert that is essentially a bread pudding made from slices of white bread, sugar, and mixed fruits such as blackberries, raspberries, and currants. Traditionally, it is prepared in a bowl that is turned upsi... READ MORE

Persian is a Canadian pastry roll characterized by an oval shape and a layer of pink icing that can be made with either strawberries or raspberries. These yeast-risen, fried cinnamon rolls originated at Bennett's Bakery in the city of Thunder Bay.... READ MORE

Fruit fool is a classic English dessert made by combining mashed or puréed fruit with sugar and whipped cream. The dish can be additionally flavored with lavender water or rose water. It was especially popular during the 16th century, and i... READ MORE

Zupa truskawkowa is a traditional fruit-based soup originating from Poland. It's usually made with a combination of frozen or fresh strawberries, sugar, and optional ingredients such as noodles, sour cream, and mint leaves. The sugar is dissolved ... READ MORE

Risotto alle fragole is a popular Italian risotto with contrasting, sweet and savory flavors coming from the unlikely pairing of strawberries and rice. Other ingredients include onions, carrots, butter, white wine, and grated cheese. This risotto ... READ MORE

Uirō is a sweet Japanese cake consisting of sugar, rice flour, and water. The cake is traditionally steamed until it develops a chewy texture. It dates back to the 16th century, when it was used as a part of Japanese tea ceremonies, a tradition th... READ MORE

Strawberries Romanoff are a classic dessert prepared with fresh strawberries, orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or Curaçao, sugar, whipped cream, and often vanilla ice cream. Auguste Escoffier created it while working in London in the 1920s... READ MORE

Flaugnarde is a baked fruit flan that is similar to clafoutis. It comes from the French region of Limousin. Clafoutis is made with cherries, but flaugnarde incorporates peaches, pears, plums, apples, raspberries, or any other fruit except... READ MORE

A cake that is closely tied to Austria's history, spanische windtorte is a meringue-and-whipped-cream creation that acts as a beautiful centerpiece for any dinner party. Believed to have truly become a staple of the Austro-Hungarian empire during ... READ MORE

Soufflé Rothschild is a sweet souffle flavored with candied fruit macerated in Danzinger Goldwasser, an herbal liqueur with real gold flakes, as one of its defining ingredients. Marie-Antoine Carême created it in honor of his employer... READ MORE