It’s getting nice out. The leaves are budding on bare tree branches, so spring has officially sprung. And now is the right time to celebrate with enticing Spring Desserts. Just below, you’ll find a list of delectable sweet treats that are perfect for the beginning of many more beautifully warm days to come.
Lemon Mousse
Our lemon mousse recipe is light, refreshing, delicious, lemony, and so, so satisfying. The simple sweet has layers of graham cracker crumble, lemon curd, and whipped cream. It’s a treat that we’ve made for several get togethers, including our son’s graduation and it’s always a hit.
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
Our Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are everything you want in a spring dessert. They’re delicious with intense strawberry flavor, sweet but not overly sweet, and ridiculously easy to make. Plus, who doesn’t love a good cereal treat?
Strawberry Lemon Mousse
Our strawberry lemon mousse cups take the can when it comes to presentation. This refreshingly sweet and tangy dessert is served in hollowed out lemons. How cute is that?
Strawberry Popsicles
There’s a secret to making the absolute best strawberry popsicles ever. Frozen strawberries, picked at their best, just the right amount of sugar, cream, and one more ingredient, that gives them that intensely strawberry flavor.
Dulce De Leche Mousse
We have a challenge for you! Take just one spoonful of this dulce de leche mousse, and you will be hooked for life. The crazy part is this is a two ingredient recipe so it couldn’t be easier to make.
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Looking for a throwback dessert that will get rave reviews? Try this sweet and salty strawberry pretzel salad by Kristin of The Cookin’ Chicks. You’ll find a buttery crust, a luscious layer of cream cheese, and finally a Jell-O topping with fresh berries.
Lemon Blueberry Cookies
Meymi of Pastry and Beyond baked up these tender and zippy Lemon blueberry Cookies for those happy spring days we all know and love. They take just 15 minutes to make the dough and 12 minutes to bake.
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
You might be surprised by how easy it is to make this homemade strawberry shortcake ice cream by Sarah of Front Range Fed. Check out this recipe where you’ll discover a luxurious mix of creamy ice cream, fresh strawberries, and shortbread cookies.
Fresh Mandarin Orange Cake
Citrus lovers will obsess over this lovely fresh mandarin orange cake from Quiet Baking Day. The buttery spring dessert features a moist cake with the brightness of mandarin oranges used in the cake, curd, and glaze.
Lemon Raspberry Cookies
If you need spring dessert ideas that everyone will love, try these quick and easy lemon raspberry cookies by Jessica of The Forked Spoon. The 10-ingredient treat takes less than 30 minutes and is sure to impress.
Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies
Lindsay is your Artsy Fartsy Mama baking up deliciousness like these pretty strawberry cheesecake brownies. With simple ingredients like cake mix, sandwich cookies, and Strawberry Jell-O, you might have all the ingredients in your pantry.
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Pie
Natalie has you covered if you’re looking for Salads, Soups, and Sweets. This time, we’re talking about the irresistibly classic no-bake lemon cheesecake pie. It’s refreshing, zingy, and so easy you can make it today!
Lemon Cake Roll
This lemon cake roll recipe from Everyday Eileen is delicious, eye-catching, and sure to satisfy. But it’s not just another spring dessert; it’s also a crash course on the cake roll technique. You’ll want to use it all the time!
Coconut Cheesecake Cake For Easter
This gorgeous coconut cheesecake cake by Mira of Cooking LSL isn’t just for Easter but anytime the weather is nice! Sandwiched between two layers of coconut cake you’ll find cheesecake. Then, on top there’s a deliciously light and sweet cream cheese frosting.
Strawberry Charlotte Cake
This isn’t the first time we’ve featured this impressive strawberry Charlotte cake from Voula. It’s light, it’s refreshing, and while other recipes call for gelatin or eggs, this one calls for cream, ladyfinger cookies, and fresh berries. Now, do you think that will satisfy your Pastry Wishes?
Mini Lemon Loaves
While most recipes on this page are great for a crowd, this mini lemon loaves recipe by Zona Cooks is perfect for two. The recipe calls for simple pantry staples and prep takes just 10 minutes. And in less than an hour you and your favorite person can enjoy a delicious treat.
Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
These raspberry cheesecake bars by Nicole of Fresh Apron are the dreamiest and the creamiest. With just 12 ingredients, they come together quickly and have a vibrant flavor thanks to the jam and fresh raspberries.
Lemon Lavender Cookies
Level up your spring desserts with these lemon lavender cookies by Robin. The Mom Foodie offers a unusual twist on classic lemon cookies, incorporating lavender (food grade, of course). Make them for spring brunches, Easter, or Mother’s Day.
Sourdough Discard Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes
Try these sourdough discard lemon poppyseed cupcakes and you’ll want to Bake with Jamie. They’re an explosion of lemon! There’s lemon juice and zest in the cupcakes, lemon juice in the frosting, and even a slice of lemon on top.
Creamy Vanilla Custard
This creamy vanilla custard Chef Jessica Anne is the not-so Savory Experiment you need this spring. It can the base for all kinds of delicious toppings like berries, cinnamon, or even donut filling. We like that it’s less than 10 ingredients and takes about 20 minutes to make.
Carrot Cake Poke Cake
Sweetened condensed milk is the key to this carrot cake poke cake recipe from Maria’s Mixing Bowl. You’ll love that it’s easy to make with cake mix but it tastes amazing with rich ingredients like whole milk, sour cream, and caramel sauce.
Tres Leches Cake
Maike is the Cheerful Cook bringing you captivating treats like this tres leche cake with cake mix. It’s rich and creamy with a blend of three different milks. And it’s so tender it simply melts away in your mouth. And if that weren’t enough, it’s actually easy to make.
Filipino Mango Graham Float
Filipino Mango Graham Float is a comforting dessert that everyone will love. It has that old school, “just like mom used to make” vibe to it. Enjoy layers of browned butter graham crackers, juicy mango, and light and an airy whipped cream. Yummy!
Lemon Ricotta Ramekin Cheesecakes
Sarah entices us to have Champagne Tastes with this Italian-style lemon ricotta ramekin cheesecake. They’re made with two types of cheese, mascarpone and ricotta, and lemon zest. Serve with berries or jam for an irresistible treat.
Strawberry Panna Cotta with Mint and Honey
Looking for a dessert that captures the absolute best of warm weather? Try this creamy strawberry panna cotta with mint and honey. Christine, The Rustic Foodie, shows us how to make the Italian “cooked cream” treat topped with fresh berries, mint, and a drizzle of honey.
Such a great group of recipes. They are all fantastic. I can’t wait to start – now which to make first? So many great choices.
Yes, indeed! Thank you so much for stopping by, Eileen. Your lemon roll cake looks so good!