Fresh Strawberry Desserts
Our strawberry desserts are festive enough for special holidays and parties, and can be made any time of the year. As you may know, strawberries are very healthy with no sodium, cholesterol or fat. Plus they’re high in vitamins like Vitamin C, and great for fiber and anti-oxidants to support our health. An excellent choice for elderly nutrition. These fun fresh strawberry desserts are perfect for special occasions and holidays such as Valentine’s Day (like we’ve decorated some of them in the pictures below), the Fourth of July, even Christmas (red and green)! And, of course, all spring and summer long. Even during winter you can usually find fresh strawberries in the stores. So take a look!
And lots of other goodies too. We used whipped cream from a can for our fresh strawberry desserts, but you can use fresh, home-made whipped cream sweetened with a little Splenda or even better, Stevia. Or natural ice cream – yum. You will need:
If you are serving your fresh strawberry desserts right away, fill the hollow with a scoop of ice cream. You will want to have your berries all ready (strawberries cut in advance), to quickly prepare this so it does not melt. Otherwise, fill the hollow with whipped cream. Then arrange the strawberry pieces, raspberries, blueberries, and anything else you’d like to use. Add a little more whipped cream and berries, repeating as many layers as you’d like. Then stick the skewer into the apple, and top it off with your garnishment. I used a gumdrop candy heart. Lastly, arrange your candies around the dish. Again, I used hearts for Valentines Day desserts. You’ll obviously want to use candy according to your theme. Chocolate is also delicious with strawberries. 
Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins Fresh strawberry desserts are more naturally sweet when made with exactly that – fresh strawberries. This is a delicious rendition of the Oatmeal and Peach Muffin recipe submitted in our Share Your Healthy Desserts Forum, by Anne of Illinois. She suggested modifying the recipe with fresh strawberries instead of peaches. So I did give it a try, and it’s very good. I used pure maple syrup instead of the honey, since that’s the sweetener I prefer. Instructions: Have 3/4 cup of fresh chopped strawberries ready first. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. 
Can fresh strawberries desserts be called fresh if they’re frozen? Of course – if made with fresh berries that you freeze when in ice cream – as opposed to the processed frozen fruit that you get in stores. Big difference in taste. You will need:
Soften the ice cream until you can mix it, then stir it until it is smooth. Gently fold in the strawberries and chocolate chips. Stir until evenly mixed in. Put the mixture into the pie crust. Add the sliced strawberries in a decorative pattern on top. Cover well with plastic wrap, and freeze. To serve, top with whipped cream, if you’d like, and a whole strawberry on each piece. Or a piece of candy. 
How To Make Ice Cream -- Learn how to make fresh strawberry ice cream, the easy way. Nowadays how to make ice cream is very easy, because there are excellent gadgets out there. Great ice cream can make a healthy dessert - it all depends on the recipe. My dad made his own homemade ice cream until he was 93 (when he could no long see well enough). That's how easy it is. We have some of his excellent, natural recipes here, including strawberry. Machines are inexpensive and worth it. Ice cream making is a great group activity as well. 
Fresh and Easy Strawberry PieOur fresh and easy strawberry pie has a most marvelous flavor and texture. The secret is making the sauce filling. It is definitely not the gelatinous kind. Everyone calls it the best they’ve had! And it only takes minutes to make. This is my mother’s recipe that has been in the family for over 50 years, and we’re very excited to share it. This is one of my favorite fresh strawberry desserts, and is perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, Fourth of July, even Christmas. Click here to get the full recipe:
Fresh and Easy Strawberry Pie. 
Bouquet Strawberry DessertsThese fresh strawberry desserts have your choice of topping and are fabulous bouquet gifts you can make. Do it the super easy way, or make chocolate covered strawberries. We explain how to do both on this page. See how to make a candy vase with a bouquet. Or perhaps a parfait bouquet (that you eat right away, of course!) This is both a food and craft project. And no matter what your age or ability level, these bouquets make a great project. The result will be an attractive centerpiece, door prize, or gift – and they're sure to please; plus satisfying to make and give. Go to: Bouquet Strawberry Desserts. 
Strawberry Fruit Kabob This towering fruit kabob is made with strawberries, apples, raspberries, candy, and whatever else you’d like to put on it. This is a healthy dessert you can stretch your imagination with. Plus, it’s both a craft and a food project! Strawberries are a versatile fruit to use for any occasion, so you can decorate this kabob for lots of holidays and parties. Use it for a centerpiece, door prize, gift, or fun dessert. Get the details by clicking this link:
Strawberry Fruit Kabob.
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