A Charlotte Cake is typically a circular mold lined with ladyfingers or sponge cake. Nordicware makes a Charlotte Pan that "mimics" the ladyfingers, creating an center indentation that can be filled with custard or whipped cream. This recipe makes a tender chiffon cake. To showcase our locally grown seasonal strawberries, I've filled the cake with fresh whipped cream. This is a
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Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Cake with a Cream Cheese Frosting
This Strawberry Shortcake Cake is made with an easy homemade sponge cake. Crushed and slightly sweetened fresh strawberries is the filling and cake is frosted with a creamy and dreamy cream cheese frosting! This is one of my favorite summer pot luck desserts that will please a crowd. Forget the pre-fab shortcake cups you find at your grocery store. You know…the ones
The Best Strawberry Spinach Salad with a Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
This Strawberry Spinach Salad has a Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing that is a perfect pairing for a salad. (Sometimes, we add sliced grill chicken to make this salad a healthy and complete meal.) The homemade balsamic vinaigrette, with poppy seed, is the perfect balance of a little sweet and a little tart, and just a hint of garlic. I'm updating this post with newer
Strawberry Swiss Roll with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream Frosting
This Strawberry Swiss Roll with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream Frosting fancy schmancy looking dessert isn't super complicated to make. The cake batter is a vanilla cake, slathered with a cream cheese frosting and layered with fresh summer strawberries. It's rolled into a beautiful cake, and topped with more whipped cream. Not only is this a show stopper dessert, it is incredibly
Sweet and Tart Easy Strawberry-Rhubarb Oatmeal Cookie Bars
These strawberry rhubarb bars combines the pie flavors of strawberries and rhubarb perfectly in an oatmeal crust. These are really easy to make, without a lot of fuss and are perfect for a potluck or barbecue. They have the flavors of spring and summer! Every spring, I anxiously await for our local organic farm stand to open up. They grow the sweetest, reddest
New York-Style Cheesecake with a Fresh Strawberry Topping
I love New York Cheesecake, because the addition of sour cream (or heavy cream) makes this dessert rich and velvety. The cheesecake bakes to a burnished golden brown. This is glorious, eaten plain. But,the sky is the limit with what toppings you'd like to add. I made a strawberry topping that balanced beautifully with the vanilla and slight tang of the sour cream. Best
How to Make Fresh and Easy Homemade Strawberry-Vanilla and Strawberry-Raspberry Preserves
How to Use the Ball Jam and Jelly Maker for Small Batch Canning Homemade Preserves are surprisingly easy to make. Nowadays, there are more modern techniques to learn how to can your own summer fruits. I've made a Strawberry-Vanilla and a Strawberry-Raspberry version that is perfect for your morning toast, or scones. The recipes are for small batch canning, so the work load
Fresh Strawberry Pie and a Buttery Pie Crust
This Strawberry Pie features fresh, uncooked, strawberries. The pie is finished with a homemade glaze, made with pureed strawberries. The glaze highlights the sweetness of the berries. The pie crust is tender and buttery-- and has a secret ingredient that makes this the perfect pie crust. I feel so blessed to live in a rural area that grows some of the best strawberries you
Deep Dish Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Pie or Crisp– Have It Your Way!
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Pie or Crisp is something that makes me look forward to spring and summer months. Sweet strawberries are a perfect balance for tart rhubarb. I'm the only member of my family who isn't a huge fan of pie, so I reserve some filling for a ramekin and top it with this delicious brown sugar oat topping. Vanilla ice creams is the perfect way to serve