Desserts

As if one layer of strawberry cheesecake isn’t enough, this luscious dessert has a second layer of vanilla cheesecake topped with strawberry puree.

Little pockets of strawberry sauce dot the top of this dreamy almond-flavored cheesecake. Served with additional strawberry sauce, the dessert is cheesecake and strawberry heaven!

High-rise, delicate puff pastry makes these shortcakes lighter than air.

The all-American strawberry shortcake was the inspiration for this scrumptious dessert. The shortcake-like crust is enhanced by the addition of almonds.

These tender chocolate chip-flecked shortcakes make a wonderful base to soak up the juices from the strawberries.

This is an easy dessert because the meringues can be made ahead. The weight of the chocolate causes the meringues to fall slightly after baking, making them dense and delicious.

A cheesecake-like filling nestles in this tart’s phyllo dough crust.

Whole strawberries make a stunning topping for this creamy cheesecake-like pie. Using a food processor to mix the filling will ensure it’s smooth.

Slicing into these tender shortcakes reveals a sweet preserves-filled center. Keep them whole and top simply with fresh strawberries and softly whipped cream.

Lavender provides a subtle floral flavor and slight hue to an airy strawberries-and-cream cake. The herb has the best flavor right before the buds open, but you can cook with the flowers anytime they have color. If possible, purchase English lavender varieties, which have the sweetest flavor. If fresh lavender isn't available, dried lavender buds are an excellent substitute.