National Strawberry Month

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May is National Strawberry month. Red, sweet and delicious, strawberries are a popular treat and with the New Forest Fruit Company we can eat them well into the Autumn. There’s lots you can make with strawberries – add them in a salad, make a pie or just eat them out of your hand! They are great in smoothies, jams and more.  Check out some of our recipe suggestions below and find out more about the New Forest Fruit Company here.

Easy strawberry mousse

Make this strawberry mousse using just three ingredients. With a purée at the base, it’s topped with a creamy mousse for a stunning yet simple summer dessert

Recipe source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here

strawberry mousse dessert, yogurt and strawberry

Martha Stewart’s strawberry cake

Time: 1 hour 15 mins

Makes a 10 inch cake

This light, tender cake is infused with vanilla and studded with a whole pound of ripe strawberries. It’s an easy cake to bake on a weekend morning and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea, or as a delightful afternoon snack.

Recipe Source: Martha Stewart, find the recipe here

Strawberries, isolated on white

Five minute healthy strawberry frozen yogurt

Prep time: 5 mins

Serves: 4

Satisfy your sweet tooth sans the guilt with easy, creamy 5-Minute Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt! Freeze your strawberries before staring this recipe.

Recipe source: Just a taste, find the recipe here

ice cream on wood background

Strawberries and cream cheesecake

Total time: 1 hour

Serves 8-10

Combine two classic summer desserts in this no-bake cheesecake topped with a sweet strawberry sauce, ideal for al fresco entertaining

 

Recipe source: Olive, find the recipe here

Homemade strawberry cheesecake  on white plate

Strawberry and Pimm’s boozy jam

Total time: 40 mins

Makes 4 x 250ml jars

Check out this quick and easy boozy jam recipe with juicy strawberries and Pimm’s for a summery addition to your afternoon tea spread

Recipe Source Olive magazine, find the recipe here

Homemade strawberry jam in a a glass bowl with fresh ripe strawb

Watercress and strawberry salad

Prep time: 20 mins

Serves 4-6

Sweet berries pair with peppery watercress for an irresistible combo.

Source: Country Living, find the recipe here