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Strawberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes

February 10, 2020

Strawberry cream cheese cupcakes made from scratch with real strawberries and zero food coloring are perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthday parties and baby showers. Topped with strawberry cream cheese frosting, these fluffy pink cupcakes are packed with strawberry flavor.

strawberry cream cheese cupcakes with pink frosting

These strawberry flavored cupcakes taste like real strawberries because they are made with real strawberries.

The light pink color comes from freeze-dried strawberries as well as fresh strawberries, not food coloring, so they are perfect for those looking for a strawberry cupcake from scratch with no artificial coloring or dye.

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Strawberry Limeade Recipe

June 25, 2019

It is officially summer and that means pitchers of lemonade and iced tea. Around here, we like to try different versions of both of these beverages and this strawberry limeade recipe has quickly become a favorite.

It is made with only four ingredients and it comes together in about 5 minutes, making it a perfect thirst-quencher when you want something quick and easy that tastes great.

If strawberry lemonade is more your thing, you’re in luck! Swap out the lime juice for lemon juice to make lemonade instead.

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Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

June 15, 2019

Strawberry Lemonade is a simple and refreshing summertime drink. Made from only strawberries, sugar, lemons and water, this drink has nothing artificial and it is so much better than store-bought.

strawberry lemonade in clear glasses with sliced strawberry garnish

Refreshing summertime mocktail, kid-friendly and so delicious

This delicious mocktail also happens to be vegan, if that’s something that is important to you and personally, the fact that it only has 4 ingredients (one of them being water), is a big selling point. Listen, I like getting fancy as much as the next girl, but sometimes, I just want a pretty drink without a lot of fuss.

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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

May 11, 2019

No bake strawberry cheesecake bars swirled with fresh strawberry sauce are quick, easy and made from scratch. The filling has only 4 ingredients, it uses no gelatin and comes together in only a few minutes. The buttery crust is made from crushed wafer cookies mixed with a bit of butter and sugar.

The strawberry sauce tastes like fresh strawberry jam and is swirled through the cheesecake making a dessert that is as delicious as it is pretty. This no bake cheesecake recipe is a variation of my No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, so if you liked those, you’re going to love this no bake strawberry cheesecake.

no bake strawberry cheesecake slice on plate with fork

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

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Strawberry Cherry Wine Spritzer

May 4, 2019

A wine spritzer is a summertime staple. Light and refreshing, this strawberry cherry wine spritzer is a tasty way to brighten up a bit of wine and club soda. Meet your new deliciously easy summer drink.

strawberry cherry spritzer in glass with cherries on it

Strawberry Cherry Wine Spritzer

This is the time of year when we have backyard bbq’s, we host outdoor gatherings of all kinds and have summer parties just because we want to see our friends. Make a pitcher or two of these to serve at your next summer soirée.

This recipe is made with white wine, but you could easily swap it with rosé or vodka. Looking for a mocktail? I have a variation for an alcohol-free drink as well to make it kid-friendly.

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Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

April 20, 2019

This easy strawberry daiquiri recipe is made from fresh strawberries and has only five ingredients. This daiquiri recipe is made from scratch, it is the absolute best strawberry daiquiri and the only recipe you’ll ever need. No mixes, just a handful of ingredients, a blender and it’s an instant party.

strawberry daiquiri in glass with lime garnish

Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

Strawberry daiquiris are the quintessential summer cocktail. Fresh strawberries are in season, which makes them perfect for this drink. A splash of lime juice, a bit of simple syrup and some ice are added to a blender with ripe summer strawberries to make a delicious and refreshing beverage.

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing

March 31, 2019

Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing

Strawberry cream cheese icing made with fresh strawberries is an intensely strawberry-flavored, fluffy icing. This icing is perfect for topping cupcakes, cookies, pound cakes or even muffins. Fresh strawberry purée is added to a cream cheese frosting base to create a soft icing. If you are looking for a frosting that you can pipe into tall swirls, try my strawberry cream cheese frosting.

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Strawberry Spritzer Recipe with Rosé Wine

March 20, 2019

Looking for a really good spritzer recipe? This strawberry spritzer is light and as far as spritzer recipes go, it’s pretty straightforward. These types of drinks are not heavy on the alcohol, which makes them ideal for warmer days.

Strawberry Spritzer

Like a sangria, it is a great option when having a gathering. It is full of strawberry flavor and the lovely pink hue comes not only from the rosé wine, but also the berries themselves. This is the perfect summer sipper. Summer is a great time to make a variety of spritzer recipes because there is so much fruit in season. Quick and easy to make, this drink only has a handful of ingredients. So, make a pitcher and invite a few friends over!

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Watermelon Smash with Strawberries

June 19, 2016

Watermelon smash made with fresh strawberries and watermelon puree is like summer in a glass. It is similar to a spritzer, with the addition of vodka. Fresh mint adds a cooling note to the drink. This is a great recipe for easy entertaining. Invite a few friends over and make a pitcher.

Watermelon Smash

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Strawberry Key Lime Jam

March 28, 2014

Strawberry Jam

I was spending my birthday weekend in the Clearwater area and it just so happened to coincide with the Strawberry Festival in Plant City. I was ecstatic because I happen to know that A LOT of strawberries come out of that area and are shipped all over the east coast.

When I was still cheffing in NYC, all of the strawberry flats were from Plant City so I knew there were good berries to be had. Slathered in sunscreen for a day of walking around in the blistering sunshine, we got in the car and drove an hour to have our fill of strawberry everything… or so we thought.

Perhaps it was my own fault, I envisioned strawberry pies, strawberry jams & jellies, strawberry malts, strawberry pastries, strawberries in every way imaginable and I was practically frothing at the mouth in anticipation. I was looking forward to the creativity of locals, presenting strawberries in ways I had never thought of, I was so ready to have my mind and taste buds blown! One would assume if it’s a “Strawberry Festival”, that’s exactly what you’d find, no? The short answer: no.

There were 2 places to get strawberry shortcake, each with a line at least 100 deep and a handful of other booths were strawberry items could be purchased. It was quite a let down, but there is a BIG silver lining!

Strawberry jam is excellent as is, but living in Florida, we have key limes at the market and also, make a pie made out of key limes, so I wanted to incorporate them in this jam. Strawberry key lime jam is sweet and bright with a bit of citrus.

Strawberry Lime Jam

Local farms were set up in tents, like a farmer’s market, along the streets leading into the festival. I scored an entire flat (that’s about 12 pounds) of the most gorgeous, bright ruby red strawberries you’ve ever laid your eyes on for… wait for it…. seven dollars! Seven. Dollars. I was over the moon! I happily lugged that box all the way back to the car. I also had a glazed doughnut roughly the size of a baby’s head fresh from the oil, so it wasn’t a total loss 😉

Would I go to that festival again? Probably not. Would I drive the hour to buy 12 pounds of perfect strawberries for $7.00? You bet.

Strawberry Key Lime Jam

Basic Strawberry Jam recipe, slightly tweaked with a South Florida flair

Ingredients

2 quarts strawberries, washed, hulled and roughly chopped
1 1.75 oz pkg + 2 tbsp. powdered pectin
1/4 cup fresh key lime juice
3 tbsp. key lime zest
7 cups sugar

Instructions

Place 9 half pint (8 oz) mason jars in a very large stock pot/lobster pot/canning pot. Add enough water to cover the jars and bring to simmer. Place the lids into a small saucepan and simmer those in a bit of water as well. No need to warm the rings, just the lids. Make sure you are using new lids every time. It's best not to reuse them.
That being said, I have reused them when in a pinch, but it's not standard practice.
Combine strawberries, pectin, lime juice and zest in a large stock pot. (You'll want plenty of room at the top when the mixture starts boiling)
Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, then add sugar all at once and stir until completely dissolved. Return to a rolling boil and let it boil HARD for 60 - 90 seconds, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and skim off as much foam as you can without taking too much of the jam.
Using canning tongs (or regular tongs with a dish towel wrapped around them) remove one of the jars from the water, pour the water out and set a wide mouth funnel inside the jar. Using a measuring cup, scoop jam and pour into warm jar leaving 1/4" of space at the top. Repeat until all the jars are filled, then wipe the rim of the jar with a damp towel, making sure the thread of the jar is clean.
Remove the lids from the simmering water, screw on the rings but do not tighten all the way. Enough to secure the lid, but not completely tightened. Repeat with remaining jars.
Place jars into a canning rack if you have one and lower into water in canning/lobster pot. If not, use tongs and lower the jars one by one (fairly quickly) into the water. Make sure water covers the jars by at least an inch, two if possible. Bring water to a full boil. Boil for 10 - 12 minutes, let jars "rest" in the water for a couple of minutes, then remove from water. I always place my hot jars on top of a dishtowel on the counter so nothing slides around.
Leave jars for 24 hours, you will hopefully hear that beautiful "PING" sound fairly soon after they've come out of the water, but it may take a little while. After 24 hours, tighten the rings all the way and check to make sure they have all sealed. Press on the lid. If it has ANY give whatsoever, that guy gets to live in the fridge. Otherwise, your jam is good to go!

Notes

I don't remember where I learned this trick, but a pat of butter help keep the foam to a minimum. If you are so inclined, drop a pat of butter into your strawberry mixture while it's cooking to keep the foam under control.

Adapted from Ball Blue Book

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