Strawberries and cream recipe ideas you need to try this summer

Celebrate fresh summer flavours with a bowl of plump, juicy strawberries and silky smooth cream. Find more ways to enjoy this classic combo with our recipe ideas from tropical drinks to no-bake desserts. Plus, must-try strawberries-and-cream combos to try in the Foodhall.

Senior Food Editor at M&S Food

Heather Taylor

Nothing beats that quintessentially British combination of strawberries and cream. Whether you're biting into the ripest, juiciest strawberries, cooking up some fruity strawberries and cream-inspired recipes, or enjoying this iconic flavour in one of our must-try summer products, at M&S, we're the home of strawberries and cream. Discover our top picks in the Foodhall (including the return of a sandwich that sent the nation into a frenzy) and sunshine-ready recipe inspiration.

Strawberries and cream to try in store

Our British Red Diamond Strawberries are hand-picked for quality, and only the juiciest, sweetest berries make the grade – heaven paired with rich British Double Cream. But don't let your strawberry and cream obsession stop there – enjoy the incomparable combination in our limited-edition strawberry-and-cream-inspired products in the Foodhall.

Best strawberries and cream recipe ideas

Whether you’re hosting a barbecue and in need of some party food ideas or need a showstopping dessert, we’ve got you covered. Transform British strawberries and cream into a delicious homemade treat with these genius ideas.

Raise a glass to strawberry season

Not content with eating strawberries and cream, this summer we've got two delicious ways to drink in this quintessential British flavour combination.

Published 24/06/2026