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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    19 Simple Spring Desserts That Celebrate the Season

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 13, 2025, updated March 21, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Spring is the perfect time to enjoy light and refreshing desserts that highlight the season's fresh flavors. From fruity tarts to multiple cheesecakes, these 19 simple spring desserts bring a touch of sweetness to any gathering. Celebrate the warmer weather with treats that are easy to make and full of seasonal ingredients.

    Berry Gino

    Berry gino.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This berry bake is a simple dessert packed with bananas, strawberries, and blueberries, all topped with white chocolate. It's great for dinner parties and can be made ahead of time, especially when served over vanilla ice cream.

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    Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

    Mini Cherry Cheesecakes.
    Photo credit: Dish 'n' the Kitchen.

    Mini Cherry Cheesecakes are a delightful treat that’s just the right size for dessert after dinner. They’re simple to prepare in advance and freeze nicely for later enjoyment.

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    Soffioni Abruzzesi

    Soffioni Abruzzesi.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons.

    Soffioni Abruzzesi are delightful Italian cupcakes filled with light Ricotta cream. They’re simple to prepare and perfect for any gathering!

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    Earl Grey Lemon Curd Macarons

    Earl Grey Lemon Curd Macarons.

    These Earl Grey macarons with lemon curd filling are the ultimate French bite-sized desserts, perfect for tea lovers! The French macaron shells are loaded with fragrant Earl Grey loose tea and sandwiched together with homemade creamy, buttery, tangy lemon curd that perfectly balances the tea-inspired shells. These Early Grey macarons will certainly be the star of your next afternoon tea!

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    Lemon Almond Cake

    Lemon Almond Cake.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This Lemon Almond Cake is gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a light and unique dessert. It's perfect for a simple treat during the summer.

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    Raspberry Muffins

    Raspberry Muffins
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Raspberry muffins are a great choice for a special breakfast or brunch. They offer a nice mix of sweet and tangy flavors, with juicy raspberries in every bite.

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    Raspberry Passion Fruit Gino

    Raspberry white chocolate gino.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Gino is a popular Swedish dessert featuring baked fruit topped with plenty of white chocolate. It's quick to prepare in under 20 minutes and works well for dinner parties, especially when served warm over vanilla ice cream.

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    Black Forest Cherry Cheesecake

    Black Forest Cheesecake.
    Photo credit: Addicted to Dates.

    This no-bake vegan black forest cheesecake brings together the flavors of two classic desserts in a delightful cake. It's a great choice for anyone who loves cherry and chocolate.

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    Italian Blueberry Crostata

    Italian Blueberry Crostata Recipe
    Photo Credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    This Italian blueberry crostata is a straightforward dessert that's easy to whip up. Known as a galette, this rustic pie features a homemade crust and can be filled with either fresh or frozen blueberries.

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    S'Mores Casserole

    Smores casserole.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    S'mores Casserole is a straightforward take on the classic camping dessert. It's baked in a dish, making it easy to serve to a group without needing a campfire.

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    Cherry Blackberry Chocolate Cheesecake

    Cherry and Blackberry Chocolate Cheesecake.
    Photo credit: A Pinch of Zest.

    This chocolate cheesecake is rich and creamy, perfectly balanced with the bright flavor of fresh cherries. It's a delightful dessert that brings a touch of spring to any meal.

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    Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

    A strawberry filled cupcake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These cupcakes are perfect for summer and are a hit with both kids and adults. They’re simple to whip up using vanilla cupcakes, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, and you can have them ready in under an hour.

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    Blueberry Sour Cream Bundt Cake

    Blueberry Sour Cream Bundt Cake.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This blueberry coffee cake is easy to whip up and has a delightful texture. The combination of butter and sour cream gives it a nice richness, while the vanilla adds just the right amount of flavor without overpowering the blueberries.

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    Strawberry Muffins

    Strawberry Muffins
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    These strawberry muffins are soft and airy, with just the right amount of moisture and a burst of berry goodness. They make a tasty breakfast or a nice snack during the day!

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    Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

    Strawberry Rhubarb Pie.
    Photo credit: Retro Recipe Box.

    Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is a classic spring dessert that combines sweet and tangy flavors. It's simple to prepare using either fresh or frozen fruit, along with a crust you can make yourself or buy from the store.

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    Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins

    raspberry white chocolate muffins.
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    These Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins are a delightful mix of sweet and tangy flavors. They’re quick to prepare in just 10 minutes and come out moist and tasty, topped with melted white chocolate.

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    Rhubarb Honey Cupcakes

    RHUBARB HONEY CUPCAKES.
    Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

    These cupcakes blend the tangy taste of rhubarb with the sweetness of honey. They're perfect for a springtime dessert, especially if you enjoy the distinct flavor of rhubarb.

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    Chocolate Walnut Brownies

    Brownies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These brownies are quick to make and ready in just 35 minutes, perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. With a mix of sweet and salty flavors, plus a fudgy center, they’re a hit with everyone.

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    The Ultimate Cherry Cheesecake

    Cherry Cheesecake.
    Photo credit: Little Sweet Baker.

    This cheesecake is creamy and topped with bright red cherries. It's simple to make from scratch and is sure to impress anyone who sees it.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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