Strawberry season is the best season. And while they’re surely sweet enough all on their own — especially when you pick them yourself — they’re also the perfect addition to a dessert. From a classic strawberry shortcake to an over-the-top milkshake, here are some must-try strawberry desserts you’ll find in NoVA this season.
Strawberry Shortie at Preservation Biscuit Company
Nothing beats a strawberry shortcake. This version from Preservation uses a soft, rich buttermilk biscuit as its base, with macerated strawberries and fresh whipped cream piled on top. The whole thing gets a drizzle of sweet sugar for a final touch. 102 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie at Mom’s Apple Pie Company
Strawberry-rhubarb is a classic springtime dessert, and for good reason. The tart rhubarb combines with sweet strawberries to create a tantalizing filling. At Mom’s, take your pick of a standard flaky butter crust or the bakery’s signature butter pecan crumb topping for a little something extra. Multiple locations
Strawberries and Cream Cake at Firehook Bakeries
In this delicate layer cake from Firehook, fresh strawberries and vanilla pastry cream sit between layers of soft yellow sponge. It’s then coated with light whipped cream and even more strawberries for a picture-perfect dessert that radiates springtime energy. 430 S. Washington St., Alexandria; 14701 Flint Lee Rd., Chantilly
Strawberries and Cream Doughnut at Astro Doughnuts
Grab a sweet bite at Astro with its springtime specials. The strawberry and cream doughnut is a bright pink delight, covered in hot pink glaze and red sprinkles, and filled with strawberry mascarpone filling. Pair it with the other warm-weather flavors like key lime pie and blueberry lemon. 7511 Leesburg Pk., Falls Church; 4001 Campbell Ave., Arlington
Strawberry Cheesecake Bomb at Ocha Thai
This Centreville Thai restaurant offers a range of inventive dessert beverages. Try the strawberry cheesecake bomb, a strawberry smoothie that’s topped with housemade cheesecake chunks, fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce, and graham cracker crumbs. 5037 Westfields Blvd., Centreville
Chocolate Strawberry Swirl Milkshake at The Yard
A sky-high milkshake loaded with decadent toppings is the dessert to end all desserts. The chocolate strawberry swirl, available through May, has a base of strawberry cheesecake and triple chocolate ice creams and is topped with a full brownie, a chocolate-covered strawberry, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle. 20353 Exchange St., Ste. 103, Ashburn
Feature image of Strawberry Shortie by Deb Lindsey, courtesy Preservation Biscuit
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