63 Spring Desserts Starring *All* the Seasonal Produce
We’ll take any excuse to make dessert. Wednesday? Cupcakes. Only hit snooze once? Cookies, coming right up. Thawing out from winter’s permafrost and saying hello to spring? Now that’s an occasion worth celebrating with sweets. In honor of a new season (and the return of our farmers market favorites), here are 63 spring desserts to make from now until June.
1. Easy Lemon-Hibiscus Layer Cake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: Special occasion–worthy, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly
2. Pineapple and Ginger Upside-Down Cake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: Under 500 calories, crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy
3. Mini Strawberry Ice-Cream Pies
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: Kid-friendly, <10 ingredients
4. Cheater’s Mini Rhubarb Galettes
- Time Commitment: 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
5. Lemon Meringue Cookies
- Time Commitment: 50 minutes
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, under 500 calories
6. Coconut Rice Pudding with Rhubarb Compote
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, ready in <30 minutes
7. Botanical Shortbread Cookies
- Time Commitment: 2 hours, 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: Special occasion–worthy, <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser
8. Grapefruit Meringue Stacks
- Time Commitment: 3 hours
- Why We Love It: Special occasion–worthy, gluten free
9. Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly
10. Lemon Pie with Blueberry Meringue
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 35 minutes
- Why We Love It: Special occasion–worthy, crowd-pleaser
11. Glazed Blueberry Cake
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: Beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser
12. Meyer Lemon Loaf Cake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: Kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
13. Strawberry Pie with Strawberry Crust
- Time Commitment: 2 hours, 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: Special occasion–worthy, crowd-pleaser
14. Sheet-Pan Strawberry Shortcake with Black Pepper, Whipped Honey Ricotta and Togarashi
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: Sheet pan recipe, beginner-friendly
15. Orange Flower Olive Oil Cake
- Time Commitment: 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: Under 500 calories, <10 ingredients, special occasion–worthy
16. Jammy Shortbread Bars
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: Beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, <10 ingredients, make ahead
17. Bite-Size Almond Raspberry Spoon Cakes
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: Ready in <30 minutes, crowd-pleaser
18. Lemon-Raspberry Whoopie Pies
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly
19. Lemon-Berry Sheet-Pan Trifle
- Time Commitment: 3 hours, 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: Sheet pan recipe, crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy, gluten free
20. Blueberry, Blackberry and Raspberry Soufflés
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: Special occasion–worthy, <10 ingredients
21. Strawberry Sponge Cake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 10 minutes
- Why We Love It: Special occasion–worthy, <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser
22. Strawberry, Cardamom and Pistachio Pavlova Bites
- Time Commitment: 3 hours, 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, gluten free, special occasion–worthy
23. Raspberry Choux Puffs
- Time Commitment: 2 hours, 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: Special occasion–worthy, under 500 calories, crowd-pleaser
24. 3-Ingredient Japanese Cheesecake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy, gluten free
25. Angel Food Cake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, under 500 calories
26. Muffin-Tin Lemon Meringue Tarts
- Time Commitment: 2 hours
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy
27. Angel Food Cupcakes
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: Ready in <30 minutes, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, under 500 calories
28. Strawberry Shortcake Skewers with Whipped Cream
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser
29. Carrot Cake Doughnuts with Cream Cheese Glaze
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, under 500 calories
30. Peanut Butter Cream Pie with Raspberry Meringue
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: Special occasion–worthy, crowd-pleaser
31. Tie-Dye Sugar Cookies
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: Beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, special occasion–worthy, crowd-pleaser
32. 10-Minute Strawberry Cobbler for One
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why We Love It: One bowl, ready in <15 minutes, <10 ingredients
33. 4-Ingredient Lemon Cookies
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: Beginner-friendly, ready in <30 minutes, <10 ingredients
34. Cheater’s Brioche Buns with Fruity Glaze
- Time Commitment: 2 hours, 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, under 500 calories
35. Lemon Curd with Whipped Cream
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: Ready in <30 minutes, make ahead, <10 ingredients
36. Lemon Ginger No-Churn Ice Cream
- Time Commitment: 35 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, under 500 calories, gluten free
37. No-Bake Cheesecake with Raspberry Compote
- Time Commitment: 3 hours
- Why We Love It: No cook, special occasion–worthy, <10 ingredients
38. Easy Cherry Skillet Cake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: One pan, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
39. Pineapple Sheet Cake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy, make ahead
40. Birthday Cake Petit Fours
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 35 minutes
- Why We Love It: Special occasion–worthy, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser
41. Pistachio Drop Cookies
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: One bowl, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
42. Rhubarb Cobbler with Mint
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients
43. Strawberry-Glazed Old-Fashioned Doughnuts
- Time Commitment: 3 hours
- Why We Love It: Under 500 calories, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly
44. Rhubarb-Almond Cake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy, make ahead
45. Neapolitan Cookies
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, <10 ingredients
46. Roasted Strawberry Shortcake Shakes
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: Kid-friendly, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
47. Lemon Crumb Cake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly
48. Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: Kid-friendly, under 500 calories, crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy
49. Blackberry Lemon Bars
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
50. Mini Carrot Cakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Time Commitment: 2 hours
- Why We Love It: Special occasion–worthy, crowd-pleaser
51. Lucky Charms Treats
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: Ready in <30 minutes, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly
52. Passionfruit Pie with a Coconut Graham Cracker Crust
- Time Commitment: 3 hours, 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: Special occasion–worthy, crowd-pleaser
53. Mini Coconut-Lime Tarts with Sugar-Soaked Strawberries
- Time Commitment: 3 hours, 35 minutes
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy
54. Pistachio Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting
- Time Commitment: 3 hours
- Why We Love It: Special occasion–worthy, crowd-pleaser
55. Banana Pudding Pie
- Time Commitment: 2 hours
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly
56. Cheater’s Mini Strawberry-Vanilla Galettes
- Time Commitment: 50 minutes
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, special occasion–worthy
57. Upside-Down Mini Lemon Meringue Pies
- Time Commitment: 4 hours
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, make ahead
58. Berries and Cream Cookies
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: Kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly
59. Little Jam Flower Cookies
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: Kid-friendly, make ahead, beginner-friendly
60. Strawberry Galette with Whipped Cream
- Time Commitment: 1 hour, 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy
61. Vegan Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: Vegan, make ahead, gluten free
62. Hummingbird Cupcakes with Pineapple ‘Flowers’
- Time Commitment: 4 hours
- Why We Love It: Crowd-pleaser, special occasion–worthy
63. Strawberries and Crème
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: Ready in <30 minutes, no cook, beginner-friendly
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