It is time to celebrate spring and the arrival of warmer weather (finally!). These 27 incredible desserts are all bursting with spring flavors like fresh berries and zesty lemon. Plus, they are all nice and light so you won't feel weighed down by an overly filling dessert. These spring recipes are absolutely flawless and you need to try at least one of them today!
Strawberry Galette
Making this easy strawberry galette recipe takes literally zero effort with incredible delicious results, the perfect Spring and Summer pie!
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Ricotta Pie
Whilst classic Italian ricotta pie is traditionally made at Easter, you can certainly enjoy it throughout the whole Spring season! Lemon-infused ricotta gives a rich yet light flavor and an amazing creamy custard texture.
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Danish Butter Cookies
For a simple yet flavorful dessert or snack that the whole family will love, these buttery and soft Danish butter cookies (also known as Danish biscuits) will not disappoint! Using the same ingredients from the classic Royal Dansk Danish cookies in the blue tin that many know and love, these sweet treats are perfect for celebrations, or any day you have a sweet tooth!
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Pistachio Ice Cream Bar
I guarantee that a homemade pistachio ice cream bar will be a hit at your BBQ. The pistachio white chocolate coat has the most perfect snap to it, and you wouldn't ever believe the creamy texture is possible without an ice cream maker.
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Panna Cotta
Coconut Panna Cotta with passion fruit is light, refreshing, and a perfect dessert for the weekend. Bursting with coconut flavor, tropical fruit flavor, and creamy texture, this is a personal favorite. But as fancy as it looks, making Panna cotta is totally doable for beginners.
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Strawberry Crunch Cupcake
Strawberry crunch, but bite-sized! These strawberry crunch cupcakes are such a cute dessert to make for Spring parties, and they pack a huge amount of flavor for something so small. The strawberry shortcake crumb on top is the most delicious garnish.
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Chocolate Ice Cream Bar
When I think of BBQs, I think of warm weather. And when I think of warm weather, I think of ice cream. Chocolate ice cream bars are one of the best BBQ desserts, as guests can pick them up and mingle; they are fun and informal.
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Floating Island Dessert
Also known as île flottante in French, a floating island is a light, fluffy, and creamy classic French custard dessert that is in fact, no-bake and super easy. Made with milk, sugar, egg, and vanilla, the floating island dessert isn't just simple to make but also gluten-free!
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White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
White chocolate covered strawberries make the perfect dessert or sweet treat! Fresh strawberries are dipped into molten white chocolate; every bite gives you a taste of delicious ripe berries and sweet chocolatey goodness.
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Mini Tiramisu Cups
These mini tiramisu cups are the perfect no-bake desserts for summer that come together in 15 minutes using a few simple ingredients. Airy ladyfingers that are layered in between light mascarpone cream, rich espresso, and a touch of cocoa finish. Individual tiramisu parfaits that no need to share!
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Fraisier Cake
In this detailed recipe, I teach you how to make the traditional full-sized Fraisier cake. No doubt, elegant Fraisier cake is often seen in Patisserie windows and revered as a famous French pastry dessert. Buttery, fluffy sponge layers, decadent vanilla bean créme mousseline, and fresh strawberries are all you need.
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Coffee Cookies
These rich and chocolatey coffee cookies are a bold and decadent dessert filled with delicious flavor in every bite. This chewy and indulgent treat pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee to help you double down on the dreamy flavors that will keep you coming back for more!
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Crème brûlée
Crème brûlée (which translates as "burnt cream") is one of my favorite French desserts. It is a rich cream custard baked in a water bath with sugar sprinkled over the top that is torched (or brûléed) until it melts to form a hard and crunchy top layer. It is made of a few simple ingredients and many people don´t know how incredibly easy to prepare!
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Tiramisu Cookies
These delicious, coffee-flavored tiramisu cookies are the perfect after-dinner treat, dessert table addition, or compliment to your morning cup of coffee. A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, this easy tiramisu cookie recipe combines espresso powder and sweet mascarpone frosting topped with cocoa powder.
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Clafoutis
Cherry Clafoutis, this classic French dessert is the ultimate flan-like recipe that comes together really quickly and easily! It has a custard-like creamy texture and can be made with a great variety of fruits.
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Mini Blueberry Muffins
Who doesn't love bite-sized mini blueberry muffins? I love these muffins because they are loaded with blueberry flavor and small enough to be a light Spring dessert. Or, alternatively, make them as a grab-and-go snack or breakfast.
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Charlotte Cake
Achieve delicious professional patisserie-looking results with minimal effort, one of the most beautiful springtime desserts on this list! Layers of fluffy ladyfingers, vanilla-flavored créme mousseline, and Spring berries.
As you’ll see, the elements of Charlotte cake are very easy, but it certainly looks very impressive. Sort of a strawberry tiramisu with creamy vanilla filling!
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Rhubarb Cake
The first growth of rhubarb is one of my favorite Spring ingredients to use in baking. In this Rhubarb cake recipe, I show you how to make a moist yogurt and brown sugar cake topped with sweet and sticky rhubarb and a super simple strawberry rhubarb compote.
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Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies
These easy raspberry cheesecake cookies are made with fresh raspberries, stuffed with cream cheese filling, and sprinkled with cheesecake crust. They are divine!
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Peach Galette
Making this easy peach galette recipe takes literally zero effort with incredible delicious results! Looking for a super quick and pretty summer pie without all the fuss? This Homemade Peach Galette recipe is for you! Flaky and buttery pie crust – that comes together in 3 minutes – loaded with fragrant peaches and baked to perfection!
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Poached Pears
Slowly simmered in a sweet syrup infused with cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel, these easy poached pears are the perfect elegant but simple dessert for your next gathering! They can be served hot or cold as a dessert or as part of another sweet or savory dish. It's an impressively quick and easy 20-minute recipe that can be made with or without alcohol!
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No Bake Chocolate Pie
This no bake chocolate pie recipe is the ultimate combination of convenience and elegance! Featuring a rich and velvety chocolate ganache filling nestled within a heavenly Oreo cookie crust and crowned with fluffy Chantilly whipped cream, this delightful dessert is a true masterpiece perfect for any occasion and sure to impress any crowd!
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No Bake Cheesecake Bites
If you are looking for the perfect fruity dessert to impress guests at your next birthday party, celebration, or gathering, these no-bake cheesecake bites are just what you are looking for. Made with a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberry topping, they are a fun, bite-sized treat that all ages will love!
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Pear Galette
This incredibly delicious pear galette is the perfect dessert. Easier to make than pie, it's a super rich and buttery rustic crust layered with perfectly spiced tender poached pears that melt in your mouth. With some crunchy roasted walnuts to finish!
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Pear Puff Pastry Tarts
Made with fresh pears and a flaky, sweet puff pastry crust, these pear puff pastry tarts will undoubtedly be the talk among your family and friends! Using just six basic ingredients, this 10-step easy pear tart recipe is the perfect go-to when you need a simple yet eye-catching treat to impress your guests. Serve them warm with a bowl of vanilla ice cream for the perfect puff pastry dessert!
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White Chocolate Brownies
These scrumptious white chocolate brownies elevate the classic brownie to an entirely new level of heavenly yumminess by blending rich, creamy white chocolate into a perfectly soft and fudgy baked good! Whether you’re a lover of white chocolate or looking to try a new twist on traditional brownies, this decadent sweet treat is easy to make and sure to leave you craving more!
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Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake
This delicious, easy Italian lemon ricotta cake is by far one of the best lemon desserts you will ever try. Made with fresh lemons, creamy ricotta cheese, and a hint of vanilla extract, it has a gently sweet, citrusy flavor and an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture that resembles a moist sponge cake. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert with a side of ice cream, it will be hard not to run back for seconds!
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More From Spatula Desserts
Baby bakers can have fun with these easy dessert recipes for kids that are tasty as well as simple to create! Encourage your kids to become pros in the kitchen from a young age with these delicious sweet treats.
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Best Unique Desserts
Unique desserts that capture attention and create a stir! This list of unique dessert ideas that break away from the norm will cause a sensation at any event.
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Mini Desserts
The best mini desserts to bake when size matters. Whether you're looking for petit fours to serve after dinner or putting together a dessert table of bite-sized treats, perhaps looking for easy bite-size desserts for parties, I have all the mini dessert recipes you need.
Go to the recipes: Mini Desserts
This article was originally published as Best Spring Desserts at Spatula Desserts.
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