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47 Spring Desserts To Welcome The Season

Let's just say we're going to spring forward... right into these desserts.

By and Mo Goldstein
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PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Spring is a time of rebirth, when the days start getting longer and the flowers start to bloom. With warmer days on the horizon, what better way to celebrate than by making pies, cakes, and cookies with the best and brightest fruits of the season? Let's just say, your farmers' market basket will be overflowing once you check out all our top strawberry, lemon, and rhubarb desserts. Don't worry if you're Team Chocolate, we've got more than a few ideas for you too amongst these 45 easy spring dessert recipes!

Spring is the easiest and breeziest season of them all, so we wanted to make sure we had desserts that were just as simple to whip up. And with big holidays like Easter, Passover, and Memorial Day on the calendar, it's always good to have a few impressive (yet beginner-friendly) desserts in your back pocket for when you really want to dazzle your guests. Aperol spritz trifle, raspberry tiramisu, and strawberry upside-down cake are some of our top showstoppers and endlessly adaptable for whatever you have on hand too.

As the temps rise, we start wanting to use our oven less and less. Is that also you? Well, what better time to cool down than with no-bake desserts or an ice cream cake. Honestly, hot weather or not, do you really need a reason make our recipes for no- churn strawberry shortcake vegan ice cream and copycat Dairy Queen ice cream cake? We thought so.

Still got Spring Fever? Check out all of our favorite spring weeknight dinner recipes, spring cocktail ideas, and top spring salads.

1

Lemon Bars

sliced lemon bars topped with powdered sugar
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If you prefer your desserts almost more tart than sweet, then these lemon bars are the perfect spring dessert for you. An ideal make-ahead dessert, these bars will be the star of all your spring & summer celebrations. Pucker up, buttercup!

Get the Lemon Bars recipe.

2

Aperol Spritz Trifles

a stemless wine glass filled with vanilla cake, whipped cream, aperol spiked jam, and pudding with an orange slice on the rim
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

This trifle draws inspiration from everybody’s favorite summer cocktail: the Aperol Spritz. This popular beverage fuses effervescent Prosecco, a bittersweet and bright Italian aperitivo, and fresh orange. We include all three of those ingredients in this layered dessert. It’s like an adult version of an orange Creamsicle!

Get the Aperol Spritz Trifles recipe.

3

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars

a stack of strawberry rhubarb crumble bars
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Love that buttery sweet topping on a crisp or a cobbler? Then you’ve got to try these strawberry-rhubarb crumble bars. Featuring tangy sweet fruit filling and a buttery crumb topping, these bars will make you the most popular person at your next spring cookout.

Get the Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars recipe.

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4

Fruit Tart

tart topped with blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries, blackberries, and orange slices
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If you’re one of the many who are stunned by the shiny fruit tarts in bakery windows, then this recipe is for you. Good news: It’s surprisingly easy to make a stunning fruit tart right at home! Make it as the star of your Easter dinner, or as an easy, warm-weather treat to indulge in anytime.

Get the Fruit Tart recipe.

5

Strawberry Pop-Tart Blondies

strawberry pop tart blondies with icing and sprinkles
PHOTO: NICO SCHINCO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Buttery, chewy, and filled with strawberry jam, this dessert combines the nostalgia of Pop-Tarts and the classic comfort of blondies in one adorable bar cookie. The bite-size treats are great for breakfast or brunch, but also make a fun party dessert— plus they’re easy to pull together.

Get the Strawberry Pop-Tart Blondies recipe.

6

Easter Chick Cupcakes

easter chick cupcakes
ERIK BERNSTEIN

Easter desserts are some of the cutest to make, and these little chick cupcakes are so fun! Make homemade vanilla cupcakes with our recipe, or save some time and use your favorite boxed cake mix. You can always make chocolate cupcakes or whatever your favorite flavor is instead too.

Get the Easter Chick Cupcakes recipe.

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7

Carrot Cake

carrot cake with cream cheese icing and pecans
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

This tried-and-true recipe is tender and perfectly spiced with all the textures and flavors you’re looking for (no big chunks of carrot here 🙅). Covered with plenty of tangy cream cheese frosting, this recipe is bound to be your new go-to for spring celebrations, Easter dinner, or any time you’re craving this beloved dessert.

Get the Carrot Cake recipe.

8

Petit Fours

petit fours
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Hoping to make some homemade edible gifts that are sure to impress? Make petit fours. Featuring confetti cake layered with raspberry jam and buttercream and covered in a shiny white glaze, these stunning mini cakes will delight anyone who receives them.

Get the Petit Fours recipe.

9

No-Churn Strawberry Shortcake Vegan Ice Cream

nochurn strawberry shortcake vegan ice cream
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: LAURA REGE

Ice cream lovers, get ready to scoop, because this crave-able ice creamisn’t going to last! Plant-based, dairy-free, vegan… no matter what you want to call it, this ice cream is as good as—if not better—than any dairy counterpart, making it a favorite scoop of spring.

Get the No-Churn Strawberry Shortcake Vegan Ice Cream recipe.

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10

No-Bake Blackberry Cheesecake Bars

no bake blackberry cheesecake bars with graham cracker crust and blackberry topping
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

This no-bake cheesecake gets a stunning, swirly topping of blackberries that looks more like art than dessert. You may not use all of the blackberry topping for the swirling, but save it. You can serve the cheesecake with the extra sauce to get more of that blackberry flavor.

Get the No-Bake Blackberry Cheesecake Bars recipe.

11

Pavlova Cupcakes With Raspberry Sauce

pavlova cupcakes topped with whipped cream and raspberry sauce
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Pavlovas have a crispy exterior with a soft, marshmallow-like interior, and these mini ones made into cupcakes are ideal for serving to guests. Dollop with a little whipped cream and raspberry sauce for the perfect bite.

Get the Pavlova Cupcakes With Raspberry Sauce recipe.

12

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Mango Key Lime Cheesecake

mango key lime cheesecake with vanilla coconut crust, layered with mango mousse, and mango glaze, and topped with whipped cream
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

This copycat has creamy mango and Key lime cheesecake, a layer of fluffy mango mousse, and a layer of mango glaze, all encased in a vanilla-coconut crust. Topped with TCF’s signature whipped cream tower, this dessert is great for when you want a fruity, sweet indulgence.

Get the Copycat Cheesecake Factory Mango Key Lime Cheesecake recipe.

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13

Battenberg Cake

pink and yellow battenberg cake covered in marzipan
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDSERON

Want to feel like you’re on The Great British Bake Off? Make Battenberg cake. White- and pink-tinted slices of rich almond cake are brushed with apricot jam, artfully stacked, and covered with sweet almond marzipan for a cake that’s stunning and delicious enough to win the approval of Paul Hollywood any day of the week.

Get the Battenberg Cake recipe.

14

Gelato

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PHOTO CREDIT: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Those who hail from Italy particularly love gelato, savoring flavors like nocciala (hazelnut), pistachio, and fregola (strawberry) by the cup as they walk through the piazzas of Rome, Florence, or Milano. If you’ve never experienced authentic gelato, then you might just surprise yourself with how much you love it (maybe more than American ice cream… shhh!).

Get the Gelato recipe.

15

Raspberry Tiramisu

raspberry tiramisu
Joel Goldberg

We love a classic tiramisu and couldn’t imagine it getting much better–until raspberries entered the picture. We use a little orange liqueur instead of rum to amplify the brighter flavors and add that little *special something*.

Get the Raspberry Tiramisu recipe.

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16

Strawberry Pretzel Tart

strawberry pretzel tart
Parker feierbach

Also known as strawberry pretzel salad (lol!), this nostalgic dessert strikes the perfect balance between whimsical and classic, sweet and salty. It might sound a little strange, but trust us—it just works. The pretzel crust is a surprisingly ideal complement to the rich cream cheese layer and the sweet strawberries and Jell-O.

Get the Strawberry Pretzel Tart recipe.

17

Lemon Butter Cookies

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Parker Feierbach

These cookies have the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It's the treat to make any day a little better. If you're obsessed with lemon desserts like we are, then try our lemon bars next!

Get the Lemon Butter Cookies recipe.

18

Lemon Poppy Zucchini Bread

lemon poppy zucchini bread
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

This upgraded zucchini bread is still as soft as can be, with a little bit of tartness and added texture, thanks to lemon and poppyseeds. Best part—the lemon glaze goes on while the bread is still warm so that it soaks some of it up for a sticky, crunchy coating.

Get the Lemon Poppy Zucchini Bread recipe.

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19

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

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Parker feierbach

Banana pudding makes our heart sing. It's the world's perfect dessert: Classy enough to serve at a wedding, low-key enough to bring in an aluminum baking sheet to a BBQ. We've turned our classic recipe into just about any dessert you can imagine: cheesecake bars, poke cake, and now this cheesecake.

Get the Banana Pudding Cheesecake recipe.

20

Rhubarb Cake

rhubarb cake
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Rhubarb is strikingly beautiful, and this cake shows it off well. The stalks bake right in, becoming soft and jammy, and are surrounded by a crunchy sugary crust. It’s quick and simple—more like a snacking cake—meaning you can eat it with your hands wherever your party takes you.

Get the Rhubarb Cake recipe.

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