The Top Methods for Baking with Freeze-Dried and Frozen Strawberries - Bake from Scratch

      Craving the delightful flavor of spring? Even when fresh strawberries aren't in season, freeze-dried and frozen strawberries can infuse your baked goods with their vivid taste all year long. These recipes showcase the intense, sweet essence of strawberries in their various forms. This National Strawberry Day, heat up your oven and join in the celebration with berry-filled delights that evoke the spirit of spring—regardless of the season!

      Strawberry-Pistachio Sweet Buns

      Filled with freeze-dried strawberries and chopped pistachios, these Strawberry-Pistachio Sweet Buns are bursting with fruity goodness. A tangy cream cheese drizzle adds a traditional touch to these unconventional buns.

      Triple-Strawberry Pound Cake

      When you slice into this seemingly simple Triple-Strawberry Pound Cake, you'll discover a delightful surprise—a brilliantly berry-filled interior. With sweet hues of strawberry and vanilla blending together, this velvety cake perfectly embodies the colors and tastes of spring.

      Vanilla Strawberry Sandwich Cookies

      To enhance the sweetness of our sandwich cookies filled with strawberry frosting, we used a generous amount of Heilala Vanilla. The extract and vanilla bean paste elevate the flavor of both the cookies and frosting, and a final coating of Heilala Vanilla Sugar provides a satisfying vanilla crunch.

      Strawberry Mascarpone Strudels

      In decorating these traditional Strawberry Mascarpone Strudels, we drew inspiration from their nostalgic breakfast counterpart, the Pop Tart. For our version, we replaced the usual sprinkles with crushed freeze-dried strawberries to create a more elegant appearance and provide an additional berry boost.

      Strawberry-Apple Cobbler

      You don’t have to wait for summer to savor a freshly baked cobbler. This Strawberry-Apple Cobbler is perfect for warming up those cooler days.