25 Strawberry Tea recipes

Throw a Strawberry Tea for Breast Cancer Care this summer and bake up a storm for charity with one of our delicious strawberry cake and bake recipes. For inspiration on what to make, take a look at our 25 Strawberry Tea treats, including cakes, cheesecakes, savoury treats and drinks...

Strawberry, mint and balsamic cheesecake
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Throw a Strawberry Tea for Breast Cancer Care this summer and bake up a storm for charity with one of our delicious strawberry cake and bake recipes. For inspiration on what to make, take a look at our 25 Strawberry Tea treats, including cakes, cheesecakes, savoury treats and drinks...

Throw a Strawberry Tea for Breast Cancer Care this summer and bake up a storm for charity with one of our delicious Strawberry Tea cake and bake recipes.There's nothing better than tea and cake with friends, especially when it raises money for a good cause. Breast Cancer Care's Strawberry Tea is back for 2014. Simply get together with friends for a tea party between 1 June to 31 August and ask for a donation.

For inspiration on what to make, take a look at our 25 gorgeous Strawberry Tea treats, including pretty cakes, strawberry cheesecake, savoury treats and a fancy pink cocktail.

Click through to see our favourite Strawberry Tea recipes...

Strawberry cloud cake

Strawberry cloud cake

This beautiful no-bake strawberry cloud cake by TV cook Annabel Langbein has got afternoon tea written all over it! Top with fresh raspberries or any spare strawberries.

Strawberry and mascarpone shortbreads

Strawberry and mascarpone shortbreads

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This cheat's strawberry and mascarpone shortbreads recipe is a great one to throw together if you're short of time. Simply fill ready-made shortbreads with strawberries and cream for an impressive light bite.

Strawberry and orange scones

Strawberry and orange scones

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No tea party is complete without a cream tea. Stay on theme and make your own fruity scones with this strawberry and orange scones recipe.

Strawberry, mint and balsamic cheesecake

Strawberry, mint and balsamic cheesecake

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This strawberry, mint and balsamic cheesecake recipe was given to us by Royal Wedding baker Fiona Cairns to support Breast Cancer Care's Strawberry Teas. This stunning cake will make the perfect centre-piece for your spread.

Chocolate and strawberry shortbreads

Chocolate and strawberry shortbreads

Chocolate-covered strawberries are the ultimate indulgence and are the perfect topping for these beautiful chocolate and strawberry shortbreads.

Smoked salmon blinis

Smoked salmon blinis

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A light smoked salmon blini is a quick and easy canape to whip up. Simply top ready-made blinis with salmon and a sour cream and mustard dressing and you're good to go!

Strawberry cheesecake pots

Strawberry cheesecake pots

These lower-fat bite-sized strawberry cheesecake pots are just the right size for an afternoon tea treat.

Avocado and tomato bruschetta

Avocado and tomato bruschetta

These summery avocado and tomato bruschetta take less than 20 minutes to assemble. You can make them any size you like, mini if you're having a buffet-style party or larger if yours is more of a sit-down affair.

Spicy puff pastry straws

Spicy puff pastry straws

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No spread is complete without some pastries. You can make these spicy puff pastry straws in advance and freeze them until the day.

Individual victoria sponges

Individual victoria sponges

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With a thick layer of strawberry jam, a Victoria sponge is an obvious cake to make for a Strawberry Tea. These individual Victoria sponges are a cute take on a classic.

Champagne cocktail

Champagne cocktail

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If you've got the girls round, why not indulge with a little Champagne cocktail? Light and refreshing, this easy cocktail needs just 3 ingredients.

British asparagus, broad bean, and mozzarella bruschetta

British asparagus, broad bean, and mozzarella bruschetta

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If you want to break up all the pink and red on your buffet table, these summery asparagus, broad bean, and mozzarella bruschetta should do the trick.

Strawberry Tea party cupcakes

Strawberry Tea party cupcakes

Goodtoknow's cupcake queen Victoria Threader made these delicious Strawberry Tea cupcakes especially for the Breast Cancer Care campaign. Filled with cream and topped with a simple strawberry jelly, they're quick and easy enough to copy at home.

Strawberry salad

Strawberry salad

Get your Strawberry Tea guests trying something new with this surprisingly delicious strawberry salad. The strawberries are really complemented by the flavours of the goat's cheese and balsamic vinegar.

Coronation-style chicken sandwiches

Coronation-style chicken sandwiches

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A good tea party needs some savouries in the mix, and these classic British Coronation chicken sarnies are always popular with a crowd.

Very berry Pimm's

Very berry Pimm's

A Strawberry Tea party sounds like a good excuse for a glass of Pimm's to us! Serve big pitchers of our very berry Pimm's with cute stripey straws and lots of fresh strawberries.

Strawberry cake

Strawberry cake

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This classic sponge is packed with fresh and juicy berries and it's really, easy to make too. Serve the strawberry cake with plenty of whipped or clotted cream.

Caramelised red onion quiches

Caramelised red onion quiches

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Mmmm, how we love a mini quiche - the hardest thing is not snaffling them all before our guests show up. These delicious red onion quiches can be served hot or cold.

Ham and Tewkesbury butter sandwiches

Ham and Tewkesbury butter sandwiches

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Make these ham sandwiches tea party-worthy by spread them with Tewkesbury butter - softened salty butter mixed with grain mustard and a little horseradish. Go easy on the horseradish to keep all your guests happy!

Smoked salmon, cottage cheese and rocket rolls

Smoked salmon, cottage cheese and rocket rolls

These fancy looking smoked salmon, cottage cheese and rocket rolls are easy to assemble in a hurry when you've got a crowd to feed. They're from Slimming World to boot!

Pimm's strawberry tart

Pimm's strawberry tart

Look at all the gorgeous ripe strawberries in this Pimm's tart. It's so much easier than it looks to make too - all you need is a bought pastry case, strawberries and some jelly!

Strawberry and basil cupcakes

Strawberry and basil cupcakes

These pretty strawberry cupcakes have an unusual ingredient - basil! Trust us, the flavours go really well together. The cakes are topped with vanilla frosting and finished with homemade pink strawberry sugar. Double the quantities to make 12.

Carolyn Figg's Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes

Carolyn Figg's Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes

Goodtoknow user Carolyn sent us the recipe for her delicious mini strawberry cheesecakes. As if the filling wasn't yummy enough, the pastry is made with cookie dough!

Polka Dot Fancies

Polka Dot Fancies

No tea party is complete without a little plate of fondant fancies and you don't need to buy ready-made ones. These fun polka dot fancies are a great way to add a personal touch to your party.

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Pink strawberry macaroons with chocolate filling

Pink strawberry macaroons with chocolate filling

Macaroons are a little tricky to perfect but they're worth the effort. Bring a sophisticated touch to your gathering with these pink strawberry macaroons.

Grace Walsh
Features Writer

Grace Walsh is a health and wellbeing writer, working across the subjects of family, relationships, and LGBT topics, as well as sleep and mental health. A digital journalist with over six years  experience as a writer and editor for UK publications, Grace is currently Health Editor for womanandhome.com and has also worked with Cosmopolitan, Red, The i Paper, GoodtoKnow, and more. After graduating from the University of Warwick, she started her career writing about the complexities of sex and relationships, before combining personal hobbies with professional and writing about fitness.