Strawberries used to be the darling of spring's transition into summer, with local varieties only available for the month of June. But now, with farm-fresh produce available year-round, you can enjoy this fruit anytime your heart desires. The rest of the good news is they're good for you! Read this strawberry tell-all.
1. Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie with Almond-Filled Crust
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This strawberry cream cheese pie recipe sports an interesting almond-filled crust, giving it an added dimension of flavor.
2. Strawberry Dumpling Dessert Recipe
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The word "dumpling" used in this context is a little misleading. This sweet biscuit topping is similar to the savory biscuit topping or "dumplings" on stew. The result is a variation of cobbler or a one-pan shortcake.
3. Strawberry Mousse Recipe
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The use of gelatin in the recipe ensures a perfect unmolding every time. Red or white wine can be used to make this mousse uniquely Polish.
4. Strawberry-Meringue Tart Recipe
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A crunchy meringue topping on this baked strawberry tart is a nice change of pace from from its whipped cream counterparts.
5. Strawberry Sorbet Recipe
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This egg- and dairy-free strawberry sorbet is more like a granita or fruit ice than a true sorbet. Only the fruit juices are used. Reserve the actual strawberries for Strawberry Soup (listed below) or Strawberry Dumpling Dessert (listed above).
6. Strawberry Soup Recipe
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This refreshing strawberry soup can be eaten hot or cold and its sugar content adjusted to taste. Although today it has become a "gourmet" offering, it has its roots with Polish farmers who ate it cold as a thirst-quenching lunch when coming in from the fields.
7. Easy Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
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Chocolate-dipped strawberries never fail to impress. The best part is they're so easy to make!
8. How to Make Rustic Strawberry-Rhubarb Tart Recipe
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This rustic open-faced pie is one my grandmother made on wash day when the strawberries and rhubarb were in. These step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process (of making the tart, not doing laundry!).
9. Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Recipe
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And when grandmom had a little extra time, she'd make two crusts for the rhubarb and strawberry that grew in her garden. The acidic profile of rhubarb benefits from a marriage to a sweeter fruit like strawberries or apples.
10. Strawberry Cordial Recipe
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Don't let the fruity sweetness of this liqueur fool you. It packs quite a kick. It takes some time to age, so plan accordingly.
