These easy dessert strawberries decorated in a festive red, white, and blue, are perfect for patriotic celebrations like the Fourth of July or Memorial Day. Or simply because you’re in the mood for something sweet and fruity.

Plus, you only need 3 simple ingredients to whip up these tasty treats! So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious fruit dessert!

Why You’ll Love These Red, White, and Blue Dessert Strawberries

They’re no-bake
Can be made in advance
Light, creamy, and yummy
Simple ingredients

Ingredients for Easy Dessert Strawberries

Large Fresh Strawberries
Marshmallow Creme
Blue Sugar Sprinkles

How to Make Red, White, and Blue Strawberries

These dessert strawberries are as easy as 1, 2, 3… Be sure to wash off your strawberries and let them dry completely before adding them to this recipe.

Step 1.

Place a toothpick into the stem of each strawberry and dip it into the marshmallow creme, leaving about 1/4 of the top of the strawberry uncovered.

Step 2.

Now just hold the strawberry by the toothpick and roll it into the blue sprinkles leaving a portion of the marshmallow creme showing at the top.

Quick Tip:

It helps to pour the sprinkles into a small shallow bowl so you can roll the strawberry around the bowl.

Now just place these pretty red, white, and blue dessert strawberries onto a serving tray and watch them disappear!

You definitely want to buy the largest, juiciest strawberries that you can! Look at how delicious this covered strawberry looks!

Trust me, they taste even sweeter than they look! I may or may not have had several of these yummy dessert strawberries myself.

These dessert strawberries look like little flags with their red, white, and blue colors.

These easy dessert strawberries make a great treat for the kiddos too!

Questions About Easy Dessert Strawberries

What can I do with lots of strawberries?

Here are some other dessert ideas for what to do with lots of strawberries:

– Make a strawberry pie or cobbler

– Use them to top a cake or cupcakes

– Make strawberry jam

– Add them to smoothies or yogurt

– Freeze them for later use in recipes like these strawberry shortcake bars

What happens when you put sugar on strawberries?

The sugar will draw out the natural juices in the strawberries and create a syrup. This is why sugary strawberry toppings are often used on desserts like ice cream or pancakes. The syrup can also be used to make cocktails or other drinks.

What flavor combinations can I use with strawberries?

There are so many delicious and simple combinations for dessert strawberries.

Here are a few popular dipping choices:

S’mores – with marshmallow creme, mini chocolate chips, crushed graham crackers
Greek yogurt – add a sprinkle of brown sugar
Pudding – any flavor
Chocolate frosting – warm it in the microwave for about 5-10 seconds
Peanut butter
Cookie butter
Nutella
Whipped Cream

What easy dessert can I make with fresh strawberries?

red white and blue strawberries up close

How to Store Strawberries the Right Way

Storing strawberries the right way is important if you want them to last more than a couple of days. Strawberries are best when they are “in season” and then stored properly for enjoying year-round.

Do strawberries go bad faster in the fridge or out of the fridge?

Strawberries will go bad faster if they are not stored in the fridge. The cold temperature helps to preserve the berries and keep them fresh for longer. If you need to store strawberries for more than a few days, it’s best to freeze them. This will help to keep them fresh for up to 8 months.

How do you keep strawberries fresh longer?

There are a few things you can do to keep strawberries fresh longer:

– Store them in the fridge, in a container with holes for ventilation

– Don’t wash the strawberries until you’re ready to eat them

– Remove any strawberries that are starting to go bad so that they don’t infect the others

following these tips should help your strawberries stay fresh for about 2-3 days. After that, they’ll start to go bad and should be eaten or frozen.

Is it better to freeze strawberries whole or sliced?

It doesn’t really matter whether you freeze strawberries whole or sliced. Just make sure they are clean and dry before freezing them and then store them in a freezer-safe container. When you’re ready to use them, thaw the strawberries in the fridge overnight.

How long do frozen strawberries last?

Frozen strawberries will last for about 8 months in the freezer. After that, they’ll start to lose their flavor and texture.

Can you eat frozen strawberries raw?

Yes, you can eat frozen strawberries raw. They make a great healthy snack, or you can add them to smoothies or yogurt. If you’re not putting them in a blender, make sure they are thawed first so that you don’t hurt your teeth on the frozen fruit.

Can you freeze strawberries with sugar on them?

Yes, you can freeze strawberries with sugar on them. The sugar will help to preserve the strawberries and keep them from going bad as quickly. Just make sure to store them in a freezer-safe container so that the sugar doesn’t crystalize.

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