Sweet, plump, juicy strawberries are, of course, perfect on their own. However, their natural sweetness means they lend themselves to so many beautiful desserts. Whether you fancy preserving them into a batch of coulis to spoon over your breakfast, or taking on a showstopper cake to share with a crowd, these recipes will provide you with the inspiration and guidance you need to make the most of the fruit.

Making a coulis is one of the simplest ways to preserve a glut of strawberries. Make a big batch and spoon over your breakfast, ice cream, and any of your favourite summer desserts. Coulis will keep in the freezer for several months, meaning you can enjoy your strawberries well into the colder weather.

For a simple, elegant dessert, look no further than this strawberry cheesecake. A crunchy biscuit base and creamy set cheesecake sit below a generous pile of fresh strawberries. This is quick to put together and will undoubtedly impress your guests.

Making your own gin is another lovely way to preserve your strawberries to enjoy them year round. This is a quick and simple recipe that is perfect for using up a glut of the fruit while at its best.

A simple sorbet is a lovely dessert, perfect for eating all year round. You can make your own strawberry purée for this, or buy good quality purée from specialist shops if you missed the summer glut.

This take on a classic strawberry tart is one of our most popular desserts here at Great British Chefs. A crumbly shortbread pastry holds a silky crème pâtissière and is piled high with rosé marinated strawberries for a beautiful centrepiece.

This retro dessert is a classic for a reason - layers of sherry-soaked sponge, strawberry compote, custard and whipped cream make for an irresistible and fun dessert. It's a crowd-pleaser for all ages!

If you're feeling more adventurous with your dessert-making, this recipe by Simon Hulstone makes for a great project. Elderflower and strawberry are complementary flavours, with a silky elderflower créme sitting below little strawberry "pillows". 

Another challenging recipe, this strawberry and vanilla parfait by Matt Worswick has many complex elements. If you fancy honing your pastry skills, this recipe is for you!

This stunning dessert by Alain Ducasse is a true ode to summer and the peak of strawberry season. Whilst challenging to make, this dessert is a beautiful way to round off a special dinner party.

There's no better way to use up a big batch of ripe strawberries than a classic jam. This will last all year round, and little jars make for great homemade presents.

Pastry chef Nicola Lamb's fluffy Victoria sponge is the perfect vehicle for beautifully-ripe strawberries. Roasting the strawberries releases an intense strawberry syrup that sinks into the cake once assembled.

A classic French pâtisserie, mille feuille requires some hands on time for the pastry, but you will be rewarded. Layers of flaky puff pastry sandwich a rich vanilla cream, glazed strawberries, and a fresh strawberry sorbet.

Another great way to showcase strawberry and elderflower together, these individual fraisiers are just as good to look at as they are to eat. With a simple biscuit base and elderflower mousse, these little desserts aren't complex to make, so are perfect for a simple pâtisserie project.

Crumbly, buttery shortbreads are the perfect vehicle for heaps of cream and sweet strawberries. This is a wonderfully simple dessert, perfect for celebrating the best the season has to offer.