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42 Best Spring Desserts Perfect for Welcoming Warmer Days

Fruity sweets and more to celebrate spring flavors!

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lemon meringue cheesecake on a wooden cake stand
mike garten

After the long, dark days of winter, it's finally time to shake up your menu with some fresh new spring recipes. These easy spring desserts bring together seasonal elements like lemon, lavender and strawberries. From Easter desserts that can serve a crowd to easy desserts that make a weeknight feel extra special, these spring desserts will provide plenty of inspiration.

Many of these treats feature fresh fruit, so we recommend heading to the farmers' market or grocery store right before making them to ensure you've got the best ingredients. If fruity flavors aren't your thing, there are plenty of recipes here that focus on other ingredients, like the tres leches cake or flourless fudge cake that's perfect for Mother's Day.

Bookmark your favorites and welcome spring in the sweetest way!

1

Strawberry-Pistachio Cake Parfaits

strawberry pistachio cake parfaits in a clear glass cup
Mike Garten

These gorgeous desserts are made with fresh strawberries, crumbly pistachio cake, and luscious vanilla pudding. Serve in individual glasses or cups for a truly showstopping dessert.

Get the Strawberry-Pistachio Cake Parfaits recipe.

2

Tres Leches Cake

tres leches cake with a dusting of cinnamon on top
Mike Garten

If you've got a spring potluck on the calendar, we highly recommend bringing a tray of this crowd-pleasing cake. It's made with whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk, plus whipped cream and a little bit of cinnamon.

Get the Tres Leches Cake recipe.

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3

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

lemon meringue cheesecake on a wooden cake stand
mike garten

This dessert is a truly showstopping addition to any spring spread. It brings together a creamy, lemony cheesecake and dramatic torched meringue for a dish that is sure to elicit "oohs" and "aahs."

Get the Lemon Meringue Cheesecake recipe.

4

Lemon Pound Cake

lemon pound cake with icing on a white plate
Mike Garten

Serve a slice of this bright lemon pound cake with coffee next time you have friends over. And if you also want it eat it for breakfast, we support you.

Get the Lemon Pound Cake recipe.

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5

Roasted Strawberry Tart

strawberry tart with whipped cream on puff pastry
Mike Garten

This vibrant dessert is perfect for spring. It's made with flaky puff pastry, fresh strawberries and creamy Greek yogurt.

Get the Roasted Strawberry Tart recipe.

RELATED: Delicious Strawberry Desserts for Summer

6

Lavender Shortbread Wedges

lavender shortbread wedges on a white plate
Mike Garten

Nothing says spring quite like a recipe that brings together lavender and lemon. You'll need plenty of butter for this extra-large cookie that can serve 12.

Get the Lavender Shortbread Wedges recipe.

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7

Daffodil Cake

a round, orange angel food cake with mint leaves as garnish
Mike Garten

This fluffy, citrusy cake is almost too pretty to eat. It's also relatively simple to make, coming together in about an hour.

Get the Daffodil Cake recipe.

RELATED: Easy Mother’s Day Desserts She'll Absolutely Love

8

Very Berry Cream Tartlets

a close up of berry cream tartlets
Mike Garten

These Instagram-worthy desserts bring together seasonal berries, a creamy custard filling and a perfectly flaky crust. Plus, since everyone gets their own, there will be no fighting about who got the bigger piece.

Get the Very Berry Cream Tartlets recipe.

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9

Earl Grey Bundt Cake

earl grey bundt cake with powered sugar sprinkled on top
mike garten

Delicate Earl Grey tea and vibrant citrus zest give this party-ready sweet treat its unique flavor.

Get the Earl Grey Bundt Cake recipe.

10

Air Fryer Strawberry-Thyme Mini Scones

air fryer strawberry thyme mini scones
Mike Garten

No need to turn on your oven to bake up this not-too-sweet treat.

Get the Air Fryer Strawberry-Thyme Mini Scones recipe.

RELATED: Healthy Air Fryer Recipes for Any Time of Day

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11

Strawberry Pinwheels

strawberry pinwheel cookies
mike garten

Strawberries are a staple spring flavor. Blitz freeze-dried ones and fold into sugar cookie dough to whip up these vibrant beauties.

Get the Strawberry Pinwheels recipe.

12

No-Churn Mango-Berry Ice Cream

mango berry ice cream in a metal tin
Mike Garten

Sweetened condensed milk makes for a rich, two-step dessert that’s full of fruity goodness.

Get the No-Churn Mango-Berry Ice Cream recipe.

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13

Easy Flower Cupcakes

vanilla cupcakes with blue frosting and a white flower on top
Mike Garten

Decorate your next batch of cupcakes with daisies (or your favorite flower!) as a nod to the new season.

Get the Easy Flower Cupcakes recipe.

RELATED: Easy Easter Cupcakes That Are Almost Too Adorable to Eat

14

Waffle Cookies with Strawberry Buttercream

waffle cookies with strawberry buttercream on a pink wooden surface
Mike Garten

We can never get enough pink buttercream in springtime, so we spackle it on some buttery waffle crisps along with our go-to cupcakes.

Get the Waffle Cookies with Strawberry Buttercream recipe.

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15

Meyer Lemon Madeleines

meyer lemon madeleines with icing drizzled on top
mike garten

Fresh lemon juice gives these dainty cakes a citrus kick.

Get the Meyer Lemon Madeleines recipe.

16

Carrot-Pineapple Cupcakes

carrot pineapple cupcakes against a pink background
Mike Garten

The DIY pineapple flower details are sure to impress in this show-stopping dessert.

Get the Carrot-Pineapple Cupcakes recipe.

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17

Pecan Berry Bursts

pecan berry bursts on a pink plate
Mike Garten

Rolled in vibrant fruit sugar, pecan cookies get a spring refresh in this dessert.

Get the Pecan Berry Bursts recipe.

18

Sugared Lavender Cupcakes

sugared lavender cupcakes on a turquoise background
Mike Garten

Sugared lavender is a gorgeous and deceptively simple trick f0r fancying up a simple cupcake: Just paint sprigs of edible lavender with whisked egg white and coat with superfine sugar

Get the Sugared Lavender Cupcakes recipe.

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19

Blueberry Crème Fraîche Semifreddo with Pecan Crumble

blueberry crème fraîche semifreddo with pecan crumble
Mike Garten

It's never a bad time for ice cream! This custard-like treat pairs with sweet blueberries for a fresh and fruity twist.

Get the Blueberry Crème Fraîche Semifreddo With Pecan Crumble recipe.

20

Peach Galette

peach and raspberry galette
Mike Garten

This simple but stunning dessert is a one sheet pan dream, making cleanup quick and easy.

Get the Peach Galette recipe.

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