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Celebrate Strawberries with 25 Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake Recipes

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While Strawberry Shortcake might be considered the quintessential summer dessert, ripe juicy strawberries are often ready for picking around here before summer has even officially begun. Even if the picking is done at your local grocery store or farmer’s market for your gluten-free Strawberry Shortcake. When you consider that truth, trips to the strawberry patch are especially fun but not necessary.

Glorious fresh strawberries ready for eating or using in Strawberry Shortcake.

Fresh Glorious Strawberries (grown by and photo taken by Jennifer Smith)

You’re buying fresh strawberries, some of which will get eaten on the way home, and some of which will be used to make gluten-free Strawberry Shortcake. So it’s all good, right?

I’m seeing friends post photos of fresh strawberries and even our local farmer’s market has some on hand, so it seems like the perfect time to share gluten-free Strawberry Shortcake recipes with you once again. Wishing you a happy—and long—strawberry season, my friends!

Capture the essence of summer with these 25 gluten-free Strawberry Shortcake dessert recipes! [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

It seems the earliest version of Strawberry Shortcake was recorded in a British cookbook in 1588 and a version of this dessert didn’t appear in the U.S. until 250 years later. Variations over the years have included biscuits, white cake, sponge cake, angel food cake, pound cake, and even a pastry similar to a heavy pie crust. Early versions used icing but over time the icing was replaced with whipped cream (I approve of that change!).

“True” Strawberry Shortcake requires the sliced strawberries to be mixed with sugar—or at least sprinkled with sugar—and allowed to sit an hour or so. The sugar draws out the juices of the strawberries, which combines with the sugar to create a syrup or glaze. This process is called “macerating” the strawberries, resulting in plumper strawberry pieces with more flavor.

However, I bet I’m not alone in simply topping a piece of good quality gluten-free cake with sliced strawberries and whipped cream and “calling it good” when it comes to homemade gluten-free Strawberry Shortcake! My favorite bases for this kind of version of gluten-free Strawberry Shortcake are pound cake (especially my Perfect Pound Cake) and my Vanilla Pound Cake—with or without the chocolate chips added!) and of course, Angel Food Cake., particularly this recipe.

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake made using gfe Perfect Pound Cake. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake made using gfe Perfect Pound Cake. (Thanks to gfe reader Ginny for this photo!)

But if you’d like a proper gluten-free Strawberry Shortcake recipe, I’ve got you covered with these 25 recipes today. Your favorite food bloggers/resources have come through once again!

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake Recipes

~ Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, refined sugar free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake. one of 25 gluten-free shortcake recipes featured on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Classic Strawberry Shortcake from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Classic Strawberry Shortcake. One of 25 gluten-free shortcake recipes featured on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Classic Strawberry Shortcake from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake Vegan. One of 25 gluten-free shortcake recipes featured on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Easy Giant Strawberry Shortcake from Zenbelly ~ gluten free, grain free, vegetarian with refined sugar-free, paleo option

Easy Giant Strawberry Shortcake from Zenbelly on a white plate with a slice missing.

~ Easy Strawberry Shortcake from Petite Allergy Treats ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes featured on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Grain-Free Strawberry Shortcake from Against All Grain ~ gluten free, grain free, rice free, corn free, refined sugar free, xanthan gum free, vegetarian

~ Grain-Free Strawberry Shortcake from Gluten-Free Fix ~ gluten free, grain free, rice free, corn free, refined sugar free, xanthan gum free, vegetarian, keto, with dairy-free option

Grain-Free Strawberry Shortcake. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Keto Strawberry Shortcake with Balsamic-Roasted Strawberries and Basil Whipped Coconut Cream from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, grain free, paleo, primal, keto, with dairy-free options

Gluten-Free Keto Strawberry Shortcake. With Balsamic-Roasted Strawberries and Basil Coconut Whipped Cream. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Low-Carb Strawberry Shortcake from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, refined sugar free, low carb

~ Paleo Strawberry Lemon Shortcake from Beauty and the Foodie ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo

Paleo Strawberry Lemon Shortcake. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Paleo Strawberry Shortcake with Lime Coconut Cream from Cook Eat Well ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo

Paleo Strawberry Shortcake with Lime Coconut Cream. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Red, White, and Blue Strawberry Shortcake from GF Jules ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, egg-free, vegan options

Gluten-Free Red White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Strawberry Cinnamon Shortcake Sandwiches from Healthful Pursuit ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo

Gluten-Free Strawberry Cinnamon Shortcake Sandwiches. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Strawberry Hazelnut Shortcakes from Nourishing Meals ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan

Gluten-Free Strawberry Hazelnut Shortcakes. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake from A Girl Worth Saving ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo

Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Strawberry Shortcake from Art of Gluten-Free Baking ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Strawberry Shortcake from Better Batter ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Strawberry Shortcake from Everyday Gluten-Free Gourmet ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ Strawberry Shortcake from Fork and Beans ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

Gluten-Free and Vegan Strawberry Shortcake. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

 

~ Strawberry Shortcake from The Gluten-Free Traveler ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options

~ Strawberry Shortcake from Life After Wheat ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake made from biscuits from Life After Wheat.

~ Strawberry Shortcake from Mama Knows Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, egg-free, vegan options

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake made with buttermilk biscuits from Mama Knows Gluten Free.

~ Strawberry Shortcake from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

Gluten-Free and Vegan Strawberry Shortcake. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Strawberry Shortcake from Simply Quinoa ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

Gluten-Free Vegan Strawberry Shortcake made from fluffy biscuits from Simply Quinoa.

~ Strawberry Shortcake for One from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free (be sure to use the gluten-free option), dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake for One. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Strawberry Shortcake Mini Trifles from Better Batter ~ gluten free, with dairy-free, egg-free, vegan options

Other Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake and Strawberry Cake Recipes

~ Strawberry Shortcake Baked Oatmeal (Single Serving) from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free (when you use certified gluten-free purity protocol oats), dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan

Strawberry Shortcake Baked Oatmeal. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes from Against All Grain ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Strawberry Shortcake Cookies from A Few Shortcuts ~ gluten free (use gluten-free option and always verify gluten-free status of ingredients), vegetarian

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake Cookies. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Strawberry Shortcake Lush from Better Batter ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake Lush. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free (be sure to use the gluten-free options, including certified gluten-free purity protocol oats), egg free, with dairy-free, refined sugar-free, vegan options

Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes. One of 25 gluten-free strawberry shortcake recipes on gfe. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Chocolate Strawberry Layer Cake from My Gluten-Free Kitchen ~ gluten free, vegetarian

~ The Ultimate Chocolate Birthday Cake (with Strawberries!) from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free, vegetarian, vegan

The Ultimate Chocolate Birthday Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Vegan, and More)

Hope you enjoy these scrumptious gluten-free Strawberry Shortcakes and all the other ingenious and delicious variations such as gluten-free baked oatmeal, pancakes, cupcakes, and so much more!

Originally published July 4, 2018; updated February 17, 2023.

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  1. [email protected] free A-Z Blog says

    Shirley,
    This is a wonderful collection of recipes! Strawberry shortcake is my absolute favorite dessert but I haven’t eaten it since I am aware of my gluten free needs-( 17 years) -I will definitely have to try my hand at one of these recipes. As always , your blog is a great resource for finding incredible gluten free baked good recipes.

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    • Shirley Braden says

      Hi Judee–Wow! Seventeen years is an awful long time to go without your absolute favorite dessert. I hope you find at least one recipe here which meets all your needs and that you end up loving!

      Thanks as always for the kind words! Collecting recipes for these roundups is always so much fun. I think this particular one is one of the most beautiful roundups I’ve ever done! So many mouth-watering strawberry shortcake recipes. 🙂
      Shirley

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  2. Charlotte Moore says

    Lots of good recipes. I need to try some for our great granddaughter.

    The 2 recipes of Sarah Bakes GF are reversed. The picture with the 3 layer cake is her recipe of biscuit shortcake.

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    • Shirley Braden says

      Good morning, Charlotte. Thank you so very much for being my quality assurance today! I’ve fixed the links. I hope you and your great granddaughter really enjoy whichever recipes you decide to try! I love that there’s even a recipe for a “single” strawberry shortcake. 🙂

      Thanks again! Happy Thursday!
      Shirley

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    • Shirley Braden says

      Serendipity, Nancy! I can’t wait to get back from camping this weekend so I can try your new Paleo Coconut Flour Wraps recipe! I’m out of tapioca flour but I’ll pick up some at the Asian market on the way home from the mountains. 🙂

      Shirley

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  4. Nancy says

    Love when it happens like that. We tried one of the Paleo shortcakes last night. How can you go wrong with a sweet biscuit, strawberries and coconut whipped cream? Hope the coconut wraps work well for you also. I’ve made them several times now and have been very happy with the results. Camping sounds like a wonderful way to spend the weekend!

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    • Shirley Braden says

      Nancy–I love it that you’ve already made one of the paleo strawberry shortcake recipes! I have to agree that you really can’t go wrong when you have those three things in a recipe. 😉

      As soon as I get the same type coconut flour that you used, I will make your wraps recipe. After I know how they’re suppose to taste and what the texture is supposed to be like, then I might try making them with the coconut flour I already have on hand, too, to see if it also works. As we discussed, the differences between brands of coconut flour can be dramatic.

      Camping was wonderful! Down to 54 at night. Sure made that campfire feel really good!

      Shirley

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      • Nancy says

        That would be an interesting experiment! Sure hope you like them. The camping sounds delightful. We’re heading up to Maine for two weeks in a few days. Weather is suppose to be amazing there also–it will be nice to get away from the heat.

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        • Shirley Braden says

          Just realizing that I didn’t reply to this last comment of yours, Nancy. Maine this time of year is just splendid! It’s one of our favorite places to go on motorcycle trips. We learned to go north during the summer instead of south and Maine is usually our ultimate destination. Enjoy!! 🙂

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    • Shirley Braden says

      Thanks, Linda! I appreciate you sharing. 🙂 I love that your Strawberry Shortcake Bites gives folks a gluten-free strawberry shortcake treat even when they don’t have fresh strawberries. I added your link to my Pretty in Pink Recipes Made with Freeze-Dried Strawberries roundup, too.

      Hope you had a fabulous birthday weekend! The weather was certainly beautiful!
      Shirley

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  6. GiGi Eats says

    The only thing I have ever hat strawberry shortcake style was that ice cream pop! lol! So good. I wish I expanded my horizons back when I could eat these things but sadly, I didn’t 🙁

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    • Shirley Braden says

      Hey Gigi–Sorry I missed replying to this comment earlier. Sometimes I read and reply in my head but miss the reply in real life (sort of like thinking one has replied to a text, you know?). I do know what you mean. Also, big, big congrats on your two HUGE pieces of news—the new house and your pregnancy!! Babies are glorious in so many ways. 🙂

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply

  7. Cinde Little says

    Wow, thanks Shirley for a wonderful collection of creative interpretations for Strawberry Shortcake. Looks like I’ve got lots to keep me busy during strawberry season.

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