Spring is here and we have the perfect 32 dessert recipes to help you celebrate the season. These desserts are light and airy, capturing the essence of spring in every bite. Make one of these springtime sweets for your next get-together or just to treat yourself. You made it through the cold winter so you definitely deserve a perfect dessert!
Strawberry Crunch Cake
You are going to fall in love with this easy-to-make delicious strawberry crunch cake! Inspired by the legendary frozen Strawberry Shortcake Ice cream bars this cake tastes just like that ice cream transformed into an amazing cake! It's a moist 3-layer sponge, full of fresh fruity strawberry flavor with a yummy light cream cheese frosting, and then beautifully decorated with tasty strawberry crunch!
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Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies
Raspberry cheesecake cookies have it all. Fresh cookies with raspberries, stuffed with cream cheese filling and sprinkled with cheesecake crust made from Graham crackers.
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Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart
Who else loves sweet and savory? Then surely you'll enjoy Hokkaido baked cheese tart. Rich and creamy little Japanese desserts with crunchy sweet shortcrust pastry tart base and unique sweet and savory cheesy filling.
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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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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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Pistachio Ice Cream Bar
I guarantee that homemade Pistachio Ice Cream Bar will be a success 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 a BBQ. 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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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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Napoleon Cake
Napoleon Cake is a showstopping dessert to share. Puff pastry is buttery, crunchy, and delicious and tastes amazing piled in a tower with silky pastry cream between layers. You can coat this easy Napoleon cake in an extra light layer of cream and finely crushed puff pastry pieces to garnish this puff pastry layer cake with fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar. Puff pastry desserts are always popular with guests, too.
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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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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 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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Strawberry Pavlova
Australia and New Zealand compete over who invented pavlova, but one thing’s for sure, crisp meringue topped with whipped cream and strawberries is a dreamy combination perfect for Spring. Also, pavlova is another gluten-free dessert! Read my recipe for all the tips on making perfect meringue with no cracks or browning.
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Lemonade Bundt Cake
Once you've tried this lemonade bundt cake, you won't want to taste the new season any other way. Not only is it bursting with lemon flavor, but it has the most amazing velvety texture too.
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Charlotte Cake
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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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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Strawberry Galette
A strawberry galette is such an easy Spring dessert to make and works wonderfully well after brunch. Simple shortcrust folded over fresh berries and baked until golden brown and bubbling; it's divine. What's more, it comes together in 3 minutes but is packed full of flavor and texture.
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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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Strawberry-filled Cupcakes
A surprise strawberry filling lends an amazing, naturally fruity flavor to these moist and fluffy cupcakes. And the strawberry-filled cupcakes recipe comes together really easily with no special equipment or ingredients. If you're looking for a super simple Spring dessert, try this. Even if you are a total baking beginner, you'll nail it.
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Pistachio Cheesecake
Pistachio cheesecake is sweet and tangy with a nutty crunch and rich, smooth cream cheese filling. And lastly, it’s a no-bake Spring dessert, so you don’t even need to turn the oven on! As fancy as it might look, this is actually a super simple recipe that provides wonderful results with natural flavors and colors.
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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 and 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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Matcha Tiramisu
This easy matcha tiramisu recipe consists of airy homemade ladyfingers in between delicious mascarpone cream with light green tea flavor and a touch of matcha tea powder finish. If you like tiramisu, you have to try matchamisu, the green tea version of it, it is the perfect dessert any time of the year!
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Strawberry Cupcakes
These berry-delicious homemade strawberry cupcakes aren’t just any old ordinary cupcakes! They feature super moist and fluffy aromatic vanilla cake crowned with luscious fresh strawberry cream cheese frosting!
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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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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. No matter how or where you eat them, it is sure to be something that everyone will love!
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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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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, fudgy cross between brownies and lemonade!
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Apple Roses with Puff Pastry
If you have been looking for an elegant treat to add to your dessert table, these easy apple roses with puff pastry are just what you have been looking for! Made with fresh apples, cinnamon, sugar, and a light and flaky puff pastry crust, this dessert isn’t just eye-catching but mouthwateringly delicious.
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More from Spatula Desserts
Here you will find the best berry desserts to make when you want a hit of fruity flavor. Fresh berries have the most amazing flavor, so it's no surprise that they are used in baking and desserts again and again. This list of berry desserts has all the tried and tested recipes you need.
Go to the recipes: Berry Desserts
Cheesecake Toppings
All the best cheesecake toppings to try, in one place! If you love baking cheesecake but want more ideas for cheesecake toppings, you've certainly come to the right place.
Go to the recipes: Best Cheesecake Toppings
No Bake Desserts
When you need to whip up a quick dessert but don’t have access to an oven, this list of the best no-bake desserts will save the day! The following shares 35 sweet and decadent dessert recipes that are easy to make, use simple ingredients and don’t require you to get anywhere near an oven. Whether you make them to enjoy at home or for a group of friends, these no-bake treats will definitely impress!
Go to the recipes: No Bake Desserts
This article was originally published as Best Spring Desserts at Spatula Desserts.
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