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55 Spring Desserts To Celebrate The Season

Let's just say we've definitely sprung forward... right into these desserts.

By and Mo Goldstein
baked key lime pie pudding topped with whipped cream and lime zest
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

What better way to celebrate the warmer days on the horizon than by making pies, cakes, and cookies with the best and brightest fruits of spring? Let's just say, your farmers' market basket will be overflowing once you check out all our top strawberry, lemon, and rhubarb desserts. We've got more than a few ideas for you amongst these 55 easy spring dessert recipes too.

Spring is the easiest and breeziest season of them all, so we wanted to make sure we had desserts that were just as simple to whip up. And with big holidays like Easter, Passover, and Memorial Day on the calendar, it's always good to have a few impressive (yet beginner-friendly) desserts in your back pocket for when you really want to dazzle your guests. Our Aperol spritz trifle, our raspberry tiramisu, and our strawberry upside-down cake are some of our top showstoppers and endlessly adaptable for whatever you have on hand too.

As the temps rise, we start wanting to use our oven less and less. Is that also you? Well, what better time to cool down than with no-bake desserts. Honestly, hot weather or not, do you really need a reason make our recipes for our no-bake whipped ricotta cheesecake, our blueberry cheesecake icebox cake, or our no-bake blackberry cheesecake bars? We thought so.

Still got spring fever? Check out all of our favorite spring weeknight dinner recipes, spring cocktail ideas, and top spring salads too.

1

Baked Key Lime Pie Pudding

baked key lime pie pudding topped with whipped cream and lime zest
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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!).

Get the Baked Key Lime Pie Pudding recipe.

2

Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

strawberry rhubarb filling in a pie with a lattice crust
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

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.

Get the Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie recipe.

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3

Lemon-Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes

lemon blueberry mini cheesecake cupcakes with blueberry sauce
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

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

Get the Lemon-Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes recipe.

4

Angel Food Cake

angel food cake topped with strawberries and blueberries
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

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?

Get the Angel Food Cake recipe.

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5

Homemade Strawberry Cake

layered strawberry cake with pink icing and a strawberry on top
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

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.

Get the Homemade Strawberry Cake recipe.

6

Carrot Cake Mini Trifles

mini carrot cake trifles with candied pecans on top
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

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.

Get the Carrot Cake Mini Trifles recipe.

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7

Tres Leches Cake

tres leches cake topped with whipped cream and cinnamon
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

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.

Get the Tres Leches Cake recipe.

8

Pistachio Brownies

melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder brownies blended baked with chopped roasted pistachios and topped with homemade pistachio ganache
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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.

Get the Pistachio Brownies recipe.

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9

No-Bake Whipped Ricotta Cheesecake

no baked whipped ricotta cheesecake with vanilla bean and biscoff lemon cookie crust
PHOTO: NICO SCHINCO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

"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.

Get the No-Bake Whipped Ricotta Cheesecake recipe.

10

Fruit Tart

tart topped with blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries, blackberries, and orange slices
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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.

Get the Fruit Tart recipe.

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11

Hummingbird Cake

layered cake with frosting topped with pecans
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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.

Get the Hummingbird Cake recipe.

12

Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake

slices of blueberry cheesecake icebox cake on plates
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

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!).

Get the Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake recipe.

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13

Margarita Bars

margarita bars topped with powdered sugar and candied lime
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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.

Get the Margarita Bars recipe.

14

Petit Fours

petit fours
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

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.

Get the Petit Fours recipe.

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15

Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake

strawberry crunch poke cake with a crumble topping, whipped cream and strawberries
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

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.

Get the Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake recipe.

16

Raspberry Cheesecake Lasagna

no bake raspberry cheesecake lasagna slice lifting out of a glass baking dish
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

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.

Get the Raspberry Cheesecake Lasagna recipe.

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17

Rhubarb Cake

rhubarb cake
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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.

Get the Rhubarb Cake recipe.

18

Carrot Cake Blondies

carrot cake blondies
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

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!).

Get the Carrot Cake Blondies recipe.

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19

Red Velvet Ice Cream

red velvet ice cream
PHOTO: KATE JORDAN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

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. 😍

Get the Red Velvet Ice Cream recipe.

20

Strawberry Brownies

pink brownies topped with pink icing and strawberry hearts
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE

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!

Get the Strawberry Brownies recipe.

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