15 Scrumptious Plant-Based Strawberry Shortcake and Tart Recipes

With summer upon us, it is certainly time to start enjoying some succulent strawberries. Maybe you have them ripening in your garden or you have started to see them at your local farmer’s markets.

Though strawberries are simply delicious just enjoyed raw and fresh, there is something to be said for adding plump strawberries to many a delicious dessert.

A couple of strawberry classics that spring to mind are strawberry shortcake and strawberry tarts. Both are traditional desserts that have taken very well to a vegan makeover.

Here are 15 delicious OGP recipes that celebrate the summer strawberry and all its glory. Enjoy!

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1. Strawberry Shortcake

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Flaky biscuits are topped with the fluffiest whipped frosting and fresh strawberries in this recipe for Strawberry Shortcake by Clara MacLeod. It’s quick and easy to make, as well as being oh-so-delicious.

2. Strawberry Shortcake Crisp

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In this recipe for Strawberry Shortcake Crisp by Shanna Laychuk, strawberry shortcake is reinvented as a baked crisp with a crumbly date sugar topping and a warm, gooey strawberry center. Crisp-ifying this classic dessert means it takes less effort to build, and less time to bake, and as such, there’s less time waiting before digging in.

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3. Strawberry Shortcake

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This scrumptious vegan Strawberry Shortcake recipe by Carol Clayton uses all-purpose gluten-free flour and almond flour for a light and tender biscuit. Full-fat coconut milk makes it extra rich and oil-free!

4. Strawberry Shortcake Shooters

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Try making these Strawberry Shortcake Shooters by Amy Lyons. They are much less work than regular strawberry shortcakes made from scratch, and they taste just as good.

5. Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes With Coconut Whipped Cream

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This recipe for Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes With Coconut Whipped Cream by Kennedy Kitchings is something to make for a special Sunday morning treat. It’s perfect for those lazy days when you want to take the morning slow and indulge in a fantastic breakfast with the people you love!

6. Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie

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This Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie by Rachael Campbell is divine and so fresh. If you like coconut you are going to love this!

7. Strawberry Shortcake With Almond Creme

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When it comes to flavor, this vegan Strawberry Shortcake With Almond Creme by Native Foods Cafe is anything but short. Our moist vanilla cake absorbs the drips and drops of fresh strawberries and almond crème, all while standing perfectly tall.

8. Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake

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The grain-free Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake by Katrina Nixon is a nice, light alternative to the traditional. It’s made with biscuit-like shortbread, a heavenly strawberry cream sauce, and of course, fresh strawberries. This is the perfect dessert for a hot day.

9. Spelt Tarts with Chocolate Mousse topped with Strawberries and Cherries

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Are you ready for some chocolate weekend indulgence? Well, after one of these Spelt Tarts with Chocolate Mousse topped with Strawberries and Cherries by Lena Novak, you will be completely satisfied! These Spelt Tarts with Chocolate Mousse topped with Strawberries and Cherries are amazing!

10. Strawberry and Raspberry Tart With Polenta Crust

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It’s time to put all those fresh berries to good use! This Strawberry and Raspberry Tart With Polenta Crust by Camille David has all the fresh fruitiness you would expect with an unconventional, but creative and scrumptious crust. Rather than typical pastry dough, this recipe uses polenta to create the perfect crispy and crumbly crust to contrast the juicy berries and sweet, silky pastry cream.

11. Strawberry Rose and Berry Lavender Tarts

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These berrylicious Strawberry Rose and Berry Lavender Tarts by Maria Koutsogiannis are the perfect treats for yourself or your friends if you feel like sharing. The base of these beautiful tarts is super nutty, filled with hints of coconut, cacao, and dates. The smooth, creamy filling is made from coconut oil blended with coconut oil and a dash of sweetener — and you get two flavors! A sweet strawberry rose filling and a dark, delicious blueberry lavender filling. They’re so easy to make, too!

12. Neapolitan No-Bake Chocolate Tart

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This paleo-friendly, no-bake Neapolitan No-Bake Chocolate Tart by Taylor Kiser is an easy summer dessert that tastes like healthy ice cream! Gluten, grain, dairy-free and vegan-friendly! Crushing nuts and then adding sticky-sweet dates somehow turns these two simple ingredients into a TRANSFORMER of delicious nutritious-crusty-nirvana that works with pretty much any no-bake dessert of your dreams.

13. Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Tartlets

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Everyone loves a sweet dessert and these little handheld Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Tartlets by Holly Jade are packed full of delicious flavor. These tartlets have a ‘shortbread’ crust and are filled with a creamy strawberry filling and topped with coconut cream and white chocolate.

14. Raw Spicy Strawberry Cream Tarts

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These Raw Spicy Strawberry Cream Tarts by Crystal Bonnet are perfect for a special occasion. The delicious crust has a nice little bite from the cayenne pepper that is offset by the cool cashew cream filling.

15. Raw Strawberry Cashew Cream Tart

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The flavors in these simple Raw Strawberry Cashew Cream Tarts by Claire Power blend together so well! They start with a crust made from almonds, coconut, and dates. Then, it’s filled with sweet strawberry cashew cream and finished with a sprinkle of coconut flakes and sliced strawberries for presentation. These little tarts are the perfect sweet for date night or any occasion — not that you need a special reason to eat dessert.

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