21 Vintage Strawberry Dessert Recipes Just Like Grandma Used to Make

Meemee’s Strawberry Cake

“Though it tastes like it’s completely from scratch, my mom’s cake starts with two prepackaged items: a cake mix and Jell-O mix. Using the cake mix cuts down on ingredients (and time), while the Jell-O mix gives extra strawberry flavor and a fluffy texture to the cake.” —Kay Acton

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

This tri-layer, sweet-salty treat is a nostalgic classic that features a retro ingredient that shows up a lot in this collection: strawberry-flavored Jell-O.

Strawberry Shortcake

“Just like my mom used to make: biscuity, sweet but not too sweet, nice and dense. Unless I find her recipe, this is the one I’ll use from now on.” —tangerine jellybean

Fresh Strawberry Pie with Jell-O

“This is a long time family favorite. I have been making it for 25+ years and it is always perfect.” —Deborah

The Old Boy’s Strawberry Pie

“This strawberry crumb pie is a summertime tradition in my family, and we have NEVER tasted, (or even seen), a strawberry pie like it! You will LOVE this. ‘The Old Boy’ is my dad, but my mom remembers her grandmother making a pie like this when she was young.” —Scatterflake

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pie

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the sweetest. Need proof? Try this easy 6-ingredient pie that comes together with basic ingredients like store-bought pie crust and fresh strawberries.

Strawberry Fluff

“LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this fluff stuff! Have made it twice this week and we are crazy about it! Can’t wait to make it for my grandson at our next visit. Thank you for this fantastic recipe!” —Denise

Strawberry Icebox Cake

Here’s a gorgeous 9×13 dessert that’s sure to please everyone at your potluck. Since it needs a few hours in the fridge, it’s a great make-ahead option.

Fresh Strawberry Upside Down Cake

This delightful retro recipe starts with yellow cake mix and takes just 10 minutes to prep, so it’s ideal for busy bakers.

Homemade Strawberry Crumble

Reviewers say this old-fashioned strawberry dessert disappears quickly, so it’ll quickly become a staple in your summer recipe box.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Put all your seasonal produce to good use with this utterly irresistible strawberry-rhubarb pie that’s the perfect blend of sweetness and tanginess.

Strawberry Cream Roll

Need to impress at your next picnic or potluck? Look no further than this stunning strawberry cream roll. Don’t be intimidated—it’s easier than it looks.

Strawberry Muffins

“Just made these yesterday, doubling the batch and they’re gone! My husband, little girls and I all loved them. I made them exactly as written. BEST muffin recipe I’ve ever made.” —CrispMint6864

Fluffy Strawberry Pie

You don’t have to turn on the oven to make this grandma-approved, no-bake treat—so it’s perfect for the hottest days of summer.

Strawberries Romanoff

“There are times where simple is best, and that’s the case with this elegant dessert. One may think this is just strawberries with whipped cream, but once you taste that topping, you know there’s something unique going on.” —lutzflcat

Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake

A vibrant strawberry-rhubarb filling is sandwiched between a basic buttermilk cake and a 3-ingredient crumb. What’s not to love?

Jello Poke Cake

“This Jello poke cake is creamy, refreshing, and fun. It’s an old Southern recipe passed down by my grandmother. You can top this Jello cake with berries or sprinkles if you like!” —mollie

Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

“This strawberry cheesecake dump cake is assembled quickly from cake mix, cream cheese, strawberries, and strawberry pie filling. It’s especially delicious served warm with a scoop of ice cream.” —Nicole McLaughlin

Strawberry Spoon Cake

“This strawberry spoon cake is sort of a mix of a spoonbread, a pudding cake, and a biscuit all in one! It’s then topped with delicious strawberries for an easy, home-style dessert.” —Kim

Strawberry Trifle

This magazine-worthy strawberry trifle is easier to make than it looks, as it features shortcut ingredients like instant vanilla pudding mix and store-bought angel food cake.

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