If you plan on baking this spring, then these 23 desserts need to be on your list. Each of these desserts is incredible. They are flavorful, exciting, and fun to make. You won't find these desserts in your local grocery store—they are just too unique! So pick one to bake today, and you will quickly see why these sweets are perfect for spring.
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.
Also, this recipe includes tons of tips on how to achieve the best-ever crispy yet soft pie crust.
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Lemon Poppyseed Mini Bundt Cakes
These mini lemon poppyseed mini bundt cakes are the perfect treat that can be whipped up quickly and effortlessly. With the addition of lemon zest, the cakes are not only incredibly moist but also just as flavorful. Additionally, these little delights only take an hour from start to finish, making them an easy dessert option for any time the craving strikes.
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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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Boozy Orange Aperol Spritz Cake
I found the perfect adult-only, luxurious boozy cake for you. I love Aperol Spritz, and I love cake. So combining both was a lot of fun. This oil-based Orange Aperol Spritz Cake won't harden in the fridge and is super moist and fluffy, and the orange Aperol topping makes it taste exactly like the cocktail but in cake form.
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Mochi donuts
Bouncy, chewy texture? Check. Chocolate ganache glazing? Check. Fun, signature bubble-ring shape? Check. These Mochi donuts have it all.
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Tiramisu Cups
Short on time, but love Tiramisu? Sometimes, we all need a shortcut. So, try my easy version of tiramisu cups; it's another one of my favorite easy no-bake desserts for a BBQ that comes together in 15 minutes and only uses a few simple ingredients. Furthermore, individual tiramisu parfaits look cute in serving glasses (and no one has to share).
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Pistachio Ice Cream Bar
I guarantee that these homemade pistachio Ice cream bars will be a hit at your BBQ. The pistachio white chocolate coat has the most perfect snap, and you wouldn't ever believe the creamy texture is possible without an ice cream maker.
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Palmiers
These deliciously sweet and buttery Palmiers cookies are perfectly light, crispy, and crunchy perfection with each bite! Made with just a package of store-bought puff pastry and a bit of sugar, this 2-ingredient easy recipe comes together in just 40 minutes!
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Baked Raspberry Donuts With Raspberry Glaze
Baked raspberry glazed donuts are much faster to make compared to traditional yeasted donuts and are a lot simpler, too, meaning that is a great donut recipe for beginner bakers! The raspberry filling and glaze also taste amazing, it's one of my favorite raspberry desserts.
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Basque Burnt Cheesecake
This Basque burnt cheesecake recipe literally comes together in 5 minutes using 5 simple ingredients yet has an unbelievable texture and taste, the best Cheesecake I have ever had!
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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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Raspberry Lemonade Cheesecake
Indulge in the ultimate summer dessert with this raspberry lemonade cheesecake, featuring a rich cream cheese filling and a sweet raspberry puree topping that perfectly complements the tangy lemon juice. Best of all, this cheesecake has an airy mousse-like texture and is one of the best easy lemon desserts no bake required.
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Triple Chocolate Brownies
Fudgy triple chocolate brownies are a chocoholic's dream and will satisfy any chocolate craving! They have the richest brownie flavor, a quintessential crackly top, three kinds of gooey chocolate chips, and the most amazing dense fudge texture. Utterly irresistible homemade brownies with lots of delicious chocolate!
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Can’t decide between cheesecake and cookies? This easy spring strawberry cheesecake cookie recipe is a chewy cookie with cheesecake inside. And amazing strawberry flavor too. Say what? It may sound impossible but believe me; it is a lot easier than you think.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
Poppy seeds and zesty lemon are a flavor combination made in heaven. Cute spring Lemon poppy seed cupcakes are packed with poppy seeds, filled with tangy lemon curd, and smothered with decadent whipped mascarpone frosting.
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Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Brighten up your world with a burst of citrusy bliss with these easy-to-make and delectably delicious Italian lemon ricotta cookies! With their soft melt-in-your-mouth texture and perfect balance of tangy to sweet, these lemon cookies are a true delight! Whether you serve them alongside your favorite hot beverage or take them to your next family gathering, they are sure to be a hit!
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Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts
Hokkaido baked cheese tarts are the ultimate rich and creamy Japanese desserts with crunchy shortcrust tart base and distinct sweet and savory cheesy filling. The Japanese Cheese tarts recipe is made using my popular Pâte Sablée aka Sweet shortcrust pastry tart that is filled with a combination of creamy, sweet, and savory dairy and cheese products such as heavy cream, Philadephia cream cheese, and parmesan cheese.
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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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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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Pear Galette
This incredibly delicious Pear Galette is the perfect dessert to welcome the colder weather. Easier to make than pie, it's a super rich and buttery rustic crust that is layered with perfectly spiced tender poached pears that melt in your mouth and some crunchy roasted walnuts to finish with!
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Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
These irresistible soft batch cream cheese chocolate chip cookies are so chocolatey, moist, and flavorful that it’ll be hard to resist sinking your teeth into a second or third! Made with just some essential pantry ingredients, this easy cookie recipe is the perfect dessert to serve for special occasions and a casual dessert to keep in the kitchen cookie jar.
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Lemon Cookies
These tangy, glazed lemon cookies are just what you need to add some bright and citrusy flavor to your dessert table! I use fresh lemon zest and juice to create delicious lemon sugar cookies and then top them with a zesty lemon glaze made entirely from scratch. Once you've had a bite of these, you may never go back to chocolate chip cookies again!
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Lemon Brownies
If you love lemon, you will want to try these easy lemon brownies with lemon glaze! Made with fresh lemon, white chocolate, and a hint of vanilla, these delicious brownies are baked to gooey perfection and then topped with a tangy, finger-licking lemon glaze. They are like a chewy cross between brownies and lemonade!
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More from Spatula Desserts
These are the best ricotta desserts to make with this deliciously soft and creamy Italian cheese. My list of ricotta dessert recipes has delicious cakes, cookies, and more, you'll be spoilt for choice.
Go to the recipes: Ricotta Desserts
Best Sweet Bread Recipes
These are the best sweet bread recipes to bake when you want a soft and pillowy bite of deliciousness. From classic sweet bread recipes with yeast to easy quick breads that are closer to sweetened bread cakes, you'll find them all here
Go to the recipes: Sweet Bread Recipes
Best Fruit Desserts
Love fruit? Here are the best fruit desserts to enjoy at any time of the year. From easy fruit dessert recipes to showstopper cakes and desserts, I'll show you step-by-step how to make them.
Go to the recipe: Fruit Desserts
This article was originally published as Best BBQ Desserts at Spatula Desserts.
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