Spring is in the air (almost)! But if you're too excited to wait, we've curated a list of the most eye-catching spring desserts that celebrate the best of what the season offers. From colorful fruit-based desserts to irresistible creamy cheesecakes, these dessert recipes take advantage of the sweetness of the season's produce.
Mini Strawberry Custard Tarts
Delicious mini strawberry custard tarts with a crisp pastry shell filled with the silkiest vanilla custard, whipped cream, and sweet, juicy strawberries. No one will believe you made these pretty French tartlets yourself!
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
These crazy moist lemon poppy seed cupcakes are the prettiest, easiest, most delicious cupcakes you will ever make! Poppy seeds and lemon are a match made in heaven, the perfect cupcake flavor combination you must try!
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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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Blueberry Cookies
If you like the flavor of blueberry muffins but the crunchiness of cookies, then you will love this recipe for blueberry cookies! Made with fresh blueberries and topped with a light and fluffy blueberry cream cheese homemade frosting, these soft, chewy blueberry cookies aren’t just irresistible but also beautiful. It just may be the best blueberry cookie recipe you have tried!
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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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Baked Raspberry Donuts with Raspberry Glaze
These baked raspberry donuts with raspberry glaze and juicy, fresh raspberries have an exceptionally moist texture and delicious flavor that will impress everyone and have them asking for more. Baked donuts are effectively cake doughnuts that are super easy to make, even if you are less experienced in the kitchen.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Strawberry cheesecake cookies are the ultimate chewy, gooey cream cheese-filled cookies that are bursting with natural strawberry flavor! Besides how amazing they taste, the best thing about these strawberry cookies is that no special equipment is needed to make them, and they come together surprisingly easily following my step-by-step baking guide!
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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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Ricotta Pie
While classic Italian ricotta pie is traditionally made at Easter, you can certainly enjoy it throughout the whole season! Lemon-infused ricotta gives a rich yet light flavor and an amazing creamy custard texture.
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Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
If there is any proof that chocolate and raspberry are the perfect pair, these melt-in-your-mouth chocolate raspberry cupcakes are it! With moist chocolate cake as a base, a sweet raspberry sauce filling, and a creamy raspberry frosting, these handheld treats will have you running for seconds!
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Fraisier Cake
Fraisier cake (French strawberry cake) consists of buttery sponge layers filled with incredibly delicious and silky crème mousseline (pastry cream enriched with butter), a layer of refreshing strawberry compote, and the signature strawberry decoration around the cake. No doubt, fraisier cake is the queen of strawberry cakes, and it´s easier to make than you might think!
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
If you're looking for something bright and citrusy to add some sunshine to your day, you will want to try these old fashioned lemon poppy seed cookies! This 100% homemade recipe uses fresh lemon zest and juice to create a tangy base flavor, adds crunchy poppy seeds to give them a hint of nuttiness, and finishes them with a sweet lemon glaze. They're perfect for any breakfast, dessert, or party table!
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Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
These fruity strawberry shortcake cupcakes are a portable twist on the classic favorite dessert! Featuring moist vanilla cake, luscious Chantilly whipped cream topping, and freshly chopped strawberries, they're the perfect sweet finish to a meal or to enjoy as a mid-day treat!
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White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
These irresistibly gooey white chocolate raspberry cookies are a perfect combo of sweet homemade cookie dough, white chocolate chunks, and fresh, juicy raspberries. Perfect for after-dinner or a mid-day snack, they're an easy, crowd-pleasing treat the whole family will love!
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Strawberry Poke Cake
This incredibly moist and flavorful strawberry poke cake with fresh strawberries is the perfect way to add a burst of fruity flavor to your dessert table this spring or summer! With a soft vanilla sponge soaked in homemade strawberry sauce and topped with luscious Chantilly whipped topping, every bite packs an irresistible flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Lemon Curd Cookies
These tart and tangy lemon curd cookies explode with citrus flavor in your mouth! Packed with fresh lemon flavor and topped with creamy, homemade lemon curd, these bright and fragrant treats are a dream come true for those who love lemon!
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