55 Spring Desserts To Celebrate The Season

This dreamy, creamy, citrus-packed baked Key lime pudding will definitely elicit all the "oohs" and "aahs" at your next get-together. Served warm from the oven with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar, a dollop of homemade whipped cream, and toasty graham cracker crumbs, this decadent lime-infused pudding is incredibly impressive yet deceptively simple (we won't tell!).

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This pie showcases the pretty pink hues of rhubarb and strawberry as they peek out from under the golden lattice. This is the perfect sweet-tart spring dessert to welcome the warm weather ahead, and to enjoy for as long as you can.

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These cheesecakes might be miniature, but they deliver maximum lemon-blueberry flavor. Bonus: no finicky water bath!

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Angel food cake is basically just whipped egg whites and sugar, but it tastes like heaven in every bite (pun intended). It's perfection, whether you top it with strawberries for a strawberry shortcake variation or enjoy it all on its own. Ready to hear the angels sing?

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Making strawberry compote is easier than you'd think. Whipping it into the cake batter, frosting, AND filling makes this a strawberry lover's dream.

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Trifles are such a great dessert for hosting because they serve a crowd and can be made ahead of time. Served in these individual containers, these carrot cake-filled versions become the cutest shareable treat.

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A tres leches (“three milks” in Spanish) cake is a sponge cake that contains exactly what it says: three different types of milk. This classic Mexican dessert is basically the original poke cake—soaking the cake in a milk mixture for at least an hour is the key to making this extra-moist recipe.

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The fudgy, chewy treats are packed with melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder, then studded with chopped roasted pistachios and topped with homemade pistachio ganache. A combination of brown butter and almond extract amp up the nuttiness of the pistachio, making these the perfect snack.

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"No-bake" and "whipped" in the same recipe name as "cheesecake"? Sure! The whipped ricotta and mascarpone combination lightened with whipped cream atop a Biscoff cookie spread is quite dreamy.

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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.

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Although it's a classic Southern dessert, most people on the Delish team had never heard of this cake until it came time to develop a recipe. Now everyone is seriously OBSESSED. If you've never had it, it's kinda like a cross between carrot cake and banana bread.

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When it’s hot outside, a no-bake dessert like this blueberry cheesecake icebox cake is an ace up your sleeve. Layers of blueberry jam, whipped cream cheese, and graham crackers are stacked together for a no-fuss cool and creamy masterpiece that looks like you spent hours crafting it (but all you did was chill it!).

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If you love zingy citrus desserts, always go for a margarita at happy hour, or are simply looking for an easy treat to bring to your next potluck, these margarita bars won't disappoint. Ready in an hour with minimal effort, these dessert bars are the perfect way to shake up your go-to lemon bars.

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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.

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Here we start with a boxed cake mix, infuse it with strawberry flavor, top it with fluffy cream cheese frosting, then finish it off with a strawberry-and-cookie topping. It’s the perfect easy summer dessert.

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Spring is all about big pans of fruity no-bake cheesecake, and this cheesecake lasagna is giving all that and more. Fresh raspberry filling sits atop layers of crunchy graham cracker crust and silky whipped cream cheese for a cool, creamy dessert that’s equally simple to make and impressive to serve.

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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.

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This recipe takes the best of spiced carrot cake and chewy blondies and turns it into a delicious dessert bar that's great for sharing. Best part about them? You can make them ahead of time and frost when needed (perfect for bake sales!).

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This creamy homemade red velvet ice cream is made with a buttermilk base and cocoa powder for that iconic chocolatey, tangy red velvet flavor. A cream cheese frosting is crucial to red velvet, so we added a swirl of the frosting throughout and crumbled some red velvet cake in too so you get bits in every bite. 😍

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Channel your inner Glinda the Good Witch because these spellbinding strawberry brownies are pretty in pink, unapologetically charming, and ready to steal the spotlight at any spring celebration. Made from scratch with fresh strawberries and decorated with white chocolate-strawberry ganache, these beauties might sound complicated, but trust us—they’re simple!

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