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This collection of spring desserts includes cakes, cookies, pies, cheesecakes, and moreā€”all the bright and light flavors of spring!

A collage of spring desserts.

Love Lighter and Brighter Desserts!

When we think “spring desserts” our minds almost immediately go to fresh fruit!

Berry and citrus flavors are especially appealing when the days start to warm up. We’ve gathered plenty of tasty sweets for you to choose from.

These dessert recipes are all simple to whip up and perfect for sharing with friends and family – a small group or a crowd. Many of these recipes are customizable, so feel free to change up the ingredients and incorporate your favorite flavors of the spring season!

Whether they use bright flavors or colors, these springtime desserts are perfect!


Our Top 10 Spring Dessert Picks

5 from 22 votes

Fruit Pizza

Fruit pizza is an all-time favorite that starts with a sugar cookie crust and is completely customizable with your favorite fruit.
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5 from 6 votes

Coconut Cake Recipe

Tropical coconut cake is topped with a scrumptious cream cheese frosting. It's a tasty dessert to enjoy all year long!
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4.97 from 161 votes

Lemon Lasagna Recipe

This luscious Lemon Lush consists of 4 tasty layers, including a Lemon Oreo crust, cream cheese layer, lemon pudding layer and topped with whipped cream!Ā 
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5 from 27 votes

Fruit Tart Recipe

This sweet, buttery Fruit Tart is perfect for spring and summer parties, holidays, or get-togethers. It's simple, yet beautiful!
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5 from 12 votes

Lemon Bundt Cake recipe

Vibrant, moist lemon bundt cake is covered with a sweet lemon glaze and thick cream cheese frosting for an irresistible summer dessert!
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5 from 97 votes

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is one of the easiest desserts you'll ever make!! Just 4 ingredients and 20 minutes for a light summer dessert.
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5 from 14 votes

Angel Food Cake Recipe

This tender, light as air angel food cake is a must-try! With the perfect amount of sweetness, it's perfect to enjoy all year long.
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4.94 from 96 votes

Homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Our homemade pineapple upside down cake is a family favorite with a secret ingredient that takes this classic to a whole new level!
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4.92 from 37 votes

Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Our old-fashioned coconut cream pie recipe is filled with a thick and creamy homemade custard that whips up in only 15 minutes!
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5 from 22 votes

Carrot Sheet Cake

This easy and delicious carrot sheet cake is perfect for feeding a crowdā€”great for Easter and irresistible year-round!
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More Spring Desserts

5 from 10 votes

Chiffon Cake Recipe

Chiffon cake is a moist and airy-like sponge cake with a delicate flavor. Our version is topped with a citrusy frosting with berries.
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4.98 from 39 votes

Lime Cake Recipe

Perfectly moist lime cake, topped with a homemade lime buttercream frosting, and sprinkled with lime zest! Just the right balance of citrus and sweet in this yummy sheet cake. It’s easy, refreshing, and great for feeding a crowd!
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4.87 from 61 votes

Lemon Sheet Cake Recipe

Bright Lemon Sheet Cake with creamy lemon buttercream frosting is a sunny dessert perfect for feeding a crowd!
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5 from 68 votes

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Recipe

Light and fresh Strawberry Shortcake Trifle takes minutes to assemble, which makes it great for entertaining!
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4.93 from 27 votes

Homemade Strawberry Cake

Homemade strawberry cake elevates a box cake mix with fresh berries and flavor all topped with a fresh strawberry buttercream!
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5 from 27 votes

Easy Tres Leches Cake

This easy tres leches cake uses a tasty shortcut (a cake mix!) to create one delicious, chilled dessert that feeds around 20 people!
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5 from 27 votes

No Bake Cheesecake

This quick and easy no-bake cheesecake is ideal for summer and can be topped with fresh strawberries or your favorite toppings!
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5 from 15 votes

Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs

Strawberry shortcake kabobs are a simple version of a classic. A cake mix and quick vanilla candy coating make this an extra easy treat!
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5 from 8 votes

Lemon Cupcakes Recipe

Moist & bright Lemon Cupcakes with a delicious homemade lemon cream frosting are the perfect summer dessert!!
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4.98 from 67 votes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Our carrot cake cupcakes are topped with a heavenly brown sugar cream cheese frosting, making them extra delicious and perfect for Spring.
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4.96 from 122 votes

Strawberry Sheet Cake Recipe

Perfect for feeding a crowd, this Strawberry Sheet Cake made with fresh pureed strawberries is especially tasty!
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5 from 15 votes

Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe

Sopapilla cheesecake has all of the flavors of fried dough and creamy cheesecake combined to make this decadent Mexican treat!
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5 from 15 votes

Coconut Poke Cake

Chilled coconut poke cake is cool, creamy, and prepped in minutes for a tasty tropical treat for coconut lovers!
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5 from 12 votes

Angel Food Cupcake Recipe

Fluffy and light Angel food cupcakes are the tastiest dessertā€”especially with a pineapple flavored whipped topping.
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5 from 1 vote

Lemon Raspberry Cake

This chilled lemon raspberry cake is a show-stopper dessert that uses fresh fruit for a punch of flavor and a classic combination.
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5 from 678 votes

Jello Poke Cake

Jello poke cake is cool, creamy, and perfect for any get-together. With a cake mix shortcut, it's extra easy and preps in minutes!
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5 from 66 votes

White Sheet Cake Recipe

This white sheet cake is moist, and is topped with an amazing frosting with hints of almond throughout. It also feeds a ton, making it great for parties and get together.
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5 from 11 votes

Lemon Buttermilk Cake Recipe

Lemon Buttermilk Cake is topped with a delicious lemony glaze. It is refreshing with the perfect amount of sweetness!
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5 from 52 votes

Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes Recipe

A fun twist on the classic cake recipe, these pineapple upside down cupcakes have the perfect hint of pineapple flavor!
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4.87 from 30 votes

Lemon Cheesecake recipe

Velvety lemon cheesecake is topped with raspberry sauce for a bright flavor combination perfect for spring.
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These Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes are so pretty and perfect for spring or summer. They start with fluffy, moist lemon cupcakes. Then they're topped with strawberry frosting made from fresh berries!
4.73 from 33 votes

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Sweet & Tangy Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes start with fluffy, moist lemon cupcakes and are topped with a fresh strawberry frosting!
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Dessert Charcuterie Board

Our party-perfect dessert charcuterie board includes a lick-the-spoon-worthy brownie batter dip that will knock your socks off!
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4.97 from 56 votes

Strawberry Cookie Recipe

Soft & chewy Strawberry Cookies are filled with jello, pudding, and white chocolate chips, making them irresistible!
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4.99 from 171 votes

Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies are buttery soft, with the perfect hint of lemon. They're a perfect treat for lemon lovers!
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4.96 from 73 votes

Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

Melt-in-your-mouth lemon cake mix cookies are a simple cookie and summer favorite. With few ingredients, they mix up in minutes!
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4.80 from 24 votes

Carrot Cake Cookies

Adorable carrot cake cookies are so easy to make and topped with homemade cream cheese frosting!
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5 from 356 votes

Coconut Cookies Recipe

Chewy Coconut Cookies with a tropical twist, make the perfect sweet treat when you want something light. They whip up in under 20 minutes!
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5 from 14 votes

Sugar Cookie Blossoms Recipe

Sugar Cookie Blossoms are a chewy, soft sugar cookie rolled in sugar and topped with a Mint Meltaway candy. They're simple and delicious!
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5 from 17 votes

Fruit Pizza Cookie Recipe

With a sugar cookie base, Fruit Pizza Cookies are individual-sized versions of a classic favorite. They're fresh and customizable!!
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5 from 3 votes

Coconut Macaroons Recipe

Deliciously chewy coconut macaroons are a simple, classic cookie. This best-loved recipe is sure to be a hit!
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5 from 13 votes

Lemon Crinkle Cookie Recipe

Simple Lemon Crinkle Cookies are a perfect balance of sweet and tart. They are bursting with brightĀ lemon flavor and are easy to make!
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Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Chewy coconut chocolate chip cookies are a tasty twist on a classic cookie. They whip up in minutes for a delicious dessert!
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Tart lemon zest and crunchy poppy seeds dance in a soft cookie, all tied together with sweet and tangy lemon icing.
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5 from 7 votes

Chocolate Macaron Recipe

Crispy, chewy, chocolate macarons are delicious. These delicate little french pastries are filled with chocolate buttercream for a perfect bite!
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5 from 21 votes

Pretzel Salad

Pretzel salad is the ultimate combination of sweet and salty, a classic layered treat that's always a crowd pleaser!!
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4.99 from 142 votes

Lemon Bar Recipe

These classic Lemon Bars are simple, delicious, and sweet, with just the right amount of tart! Add a bit of powdered sugar, and these easy lemon bars are irresistible!
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5 from 3 votes

Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Bright and citrusy lemon meringue pie is a classic! With a creamy custard and spongy meringue, it is also a family favorite.
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4.98 from 70 votes

Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Chilled strawberry shortcake bars are a light and easy twist on a classic dessert with simple steps and lots of fresh berry flavor.
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5 from 8 votes

Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

Lemon Cream Cheese Bars have a sweet and tangy zing to them, balanced by the subtle sweetness of the vanilla wafer crust.
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5 from 18 votes

Dessert Parfait Recipe

A Dessert Parfait is a creamy combination of a delicious fluffy pudding and fresh fruit. They are simply heavenly!
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4.92 from 24 votes

Lemon Blossoms Recipe

Bright and tasty Lemon Blossoms are a delicious bite-size lemon treat topped with homemade lemon glaze. They are utterly addicting!
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5 from 52 votes

Key Lime Pie Bars

Key lime pie bars are a favorite dessert in a bar – a buttery graham cracker crust and a tart and creamy lime filling!!
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5 from 113 votes

Lemon Bars with Cake Mix Recipe

Lemon Bars with Cake Mix take a classic and make it even simpler!! It's still a little tart and a little sweet, and perfectly delish.
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5 from 16 votes

Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe

Strawberry Icebox Cake is simple, light, and full of fresh summer berries. It whips up in minutes and will disappear in seconds!
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4.82 from 11 votes

Strawberry Pie Recipe

Strawberry Pie is the perfect springtime dessert! Fresh strawberries piled high, coated in strawberry jello, and placed in a buttery crust.
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5 from 28 votes

Lemon Icebox Pie

Deliciously creamy and tangy lemon icebox pie is a classic chilled Southern dessert that's perfect for summer!
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5 from 22 votes

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Recipe

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are filled with a sweet cream cheese filling and topped with crushed graham crackers for a quick, easy treat!
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4.93 from 84 votes

Cream Puff Recipe

Our homemade cream puff recipe is filled with fluffy, delicious cream and is easier to make at home than you'd think!
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5 from 6 votes

Cheesecake Chimichanga

Crispy on the outside, with a sweet and tangy filling, this cheesecake chimichanga bakes up in minutes for a perfectly satisfying treat!
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5 from 16 votes

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

This decadent chocolate chip cheese ball is a cool, creamy treat filled with mini chocolate chips and perfect for dipping!
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4.84 from 18 votes

Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Chocolate Mousse is a sophisticated, smooth, and creamy dessert perfect for dinner parties or any time you are feeling fancy!!
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5 from 12 votes

Lemon Curd Recipe

Deliciously tart Lemon Curd is an easy treat, perfect for summer! Enjoy it as a dessert on its own or use it in pies and cakes.
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5 from 11 votes

Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert Bars

Strawberries N Cream Bars are a layered dessert with a sugar cookie bottom, strawberries and white chocolate middle, and cool whip on top!
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5 from 13 votes

Mini Fruit Tarts Recipe

Cute cream-filled Mini Fruit Tarts are a delicious and simple summer dessert! These mini treats are perfect for any get together.
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5 from 5 votes

Vanilla Pudding Recipe

After making this simply delicious vanilla pudding recipe youā€™ll never go instant again! Itā€™s rich and creamy – a favorite treat!
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4.94 from 81 votes

Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding

Layered Nilla Wafer banana pudding steals the show with its light banana flavor and contrasting creamy and crunchy textures!
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4.88 from 16 votes

Blondie Recipe

This blondie recipe has an incredible caramel flavor and is perfectly rich and chewy. It's an easy indulgent dessert that's hard to resist!
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Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipesā€”each one tested in her kitchenā€”that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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