National Strawberry Day

Do you love strawberries? National Strawberry Day is celebrated on the 27th of February, so go out and indulge in all the deliciousness of these sweet, red fruits! Strawberries are a great source of antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. They’re also low in calories and make a perfect snack or dessert. So what are you waiting for? Go get yourself some strawberries today!

This day was created to celebrate those little red fruits bursting with sweet perfection! A gift from Chile in the 1700s, garden strawberry plants made their way to North America in the 1750s. The plant is fairly easy to grow and doesn’t seem adverse to flourishing anywhere in the world. If you’d like your own homegrown strawberries this summer, make sure your plant has full sun and sandy soil – and your dogs don’t eat off all the berries before you can pick a few.

How do I celebrate the national strawberry day?

Easy! Just enjoy some strawberries! You can have them by themselves as a snack, or add them to your favorite recipe. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Strawberry smoothie

A strawberry smoothie is a drink made from strawberries, milk, and yogurt. It is usually served cold and can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries.

Ingredients:

1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup yogurt

1 tablespoon honey

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Strawberry jam

Strawberry jam is a spread made from strawberries, sugar, and pectin. It is used as a topping on bread, pancakes, and waffles.

How to make strawberry jam?

Ingredients:

4 cups strawberries, chopped

3 cups sugar

1 package (1.75 ounce) fruit pectin

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, combine strawberries and sugar.

2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

3. Add pectin and continue to stir.

4. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 1 minute.

5. Remove from heat and ladle into jars or containers.

6. Let cool and enjoy!

Strawberry Milkshake

A strawberry milkshake is a drink made from milk, ice cream, and strawberries. It can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries.

Ingredients:

1 cup milk

1 pint ice cream

1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Strawberry daiquiri

Did you know there is a National Daiquiri Day celebrated on the 19th of June? Would it not be great to learn how to create a Strawberry daiquiri and celebrate this today on National Strawberry Day but also National Daiquiri Day? That would be a great gift for all your friends.

Ingredients:

3 ounces white rum

1 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

3/4 ounce simple syrup

6 strawberries, hulled

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth

2. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Cheers!

Strawberry shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is a dessert made from strawberries, biscuit or cake, and whipped cream. It can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries.

Ingredients:

1 quart strawberries, sliced

1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated biscuits

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Place strawberries in a large bowl. Add sugar and toss to coat. Set aside.

3. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

4. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

5. In a medium bowl, whip cream until thick.

6. To assemble, split biscuits in half and top with strawberries and whipped cream. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Strawberry pie

Strawberry pie is a dessert made from strawberries, sugar, flour, and butter. It is usually served with ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)

1 quart strawberries, hulled and sliced

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup flour

3 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. In a large bowl, combine strawberries, sugar, flour, and butter. Toss to coat.

3. Pour mixture into the prepared pie crust.

4. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.

5. Let cool for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!

What’s your favorite way to eat strawberries? Let us know in the comments below!

Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup sugar

6 tablespoons butter, melted

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Mix until well blended. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sugar, flour, and vanilla extract. Beat until well blended. Add eggs and mix just until combined.

4. Pour mixture over the prepared crust. Arrange strawberries on top.

5. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the center is almost set. Turn off oven and let cheesecake sit in the oven with the door ajar for 30 minutes.

6. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Conclusion National Strawberry Day

There are many ways to enjoy strawberries on National Strawberry Day. Whether you like them in a pie, shortcake, daiquiri, or cheesecake, there is a recipe for everyone. What’s your favorite way to eat strawberries? Let us know in the comments below!