40 Spring Desserts To Welcome The Season

This copycat has creamy mango and Key lime cheesecake, a layer of fluffy mango mousse, and a layer of mango glaze, all encased in a vanilla-coconut crust. Topped with TCF’s signature whipped cream tower, this dessert is great for when you want a fruity, sweet indulgence.

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Envious of those bakery tarts in the window? This fruit tart will blow your mind with how easy it is to whip up. Be sure to press this shortbread crust to the top of your tart pan because it shrinks as it bakes.

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If you love cheesecake, but hate worrying about water baths and cracked tops, cheesecake bars are THE dessert for you. Where your average cheesecake can be a real labor of love worthy of special occasions only, cheesecake bars are relatively straightforward to make. Take this strawberry version—to make them, we topped a simple graham cracker crust with a creamy cheesecake layer, a sweet pink fruit layer, and then crumbled a cinnamon-spiced streusel on top. The result is a cute, springy dessert that’s remarkable enough to share for holidays and potlucks, but also easy enough to make any time you’re craving cheesecake.

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Hoping to make some homemade edible gifts that are sure to impress? Make petit fours. Featuring confetti cake layered with raspberry jam and buttercream and covered in a shiny white glaze, these stunning mini cakes will delight anyone who receives them.

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Pavlovas have a crispy exterior with a soft, marshmallow-like interior, and these mini ones made into cupcakes are ideal for serving to guests. Dollop with a little whipped cream and raspberry sauce for the perfect bite. These are an adorable spring dessert and great for Passover. Potato starch is an easy substitute for cornstarch and, if needed, use a dairy-free whipped cream for topping!

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Blondies are basically a brownie without the chocolate, but with lots of brown sugar. Sometimes you’ll have one with butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, or walnuts. We decided to make this a collision of a fudgy blondie (that screams for chocolate) and fluffy spice cake will result in the sweet and savory dessert of your dreams.

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Napoleon cakes are the definition of a showstopper: Layers and layers of flaky puff pastry and homemade vanilla pastry cream, covered with more pastry cream and puff pastry crumbs, all decorated with fresh fruit. Elegant in its simplicity, this creamy cool dessert is spring-y at its best. It might take a little more time and some thinking ahead (we recommend refrigerating overnight for the best eating experience!), but it's SO worth it.

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Dairy Queen’s classic ice cream cake is king in the realm of frozen desserts, but our copycat recipe is coming for the crown. Starring that signature ribbon of fudge and chocolate cookie crunchies sandwiched between vanilla and chocolate ice cream, this homemade version of this iconic treat is equally easy to make and delicious to eat.

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A must for coconut lovers, this dessert has everything you love about cheesecake bars, plus the dreaminess of creamy, nutty coconut. Think piña coladas or coconut cream pie in a layered dessert that’s easier to make and to share (perfect for potlucks, parties, and more).

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These cupcakes look so intricate, but the truth is that they're beyond easy to make! Use whatever colors you love. Once you master the piping technique, use it to create a sunflower cupcake!

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Blondies are all about two things—brown sugar and vanilla—which pair perfectly with lighter, more delicate fruit flavors. The lemon and blueberry here help mellow out the overt sweetness of the blondies, making these bars reminiscent of blueberry muffins or lemon pound cake.

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If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert to impress your Easter dinner guests, look no further than this lemon meringue cheesecake recipe. The layers of graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake, bright yellow lemon curd, and a big swoop of toasted meringue will get everyone in a frenzy even before their first bite.

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It may be retro, but this classic cake is a staple easy dessert for a reason. Sweet pineapple gets an irresistible rich boost from melted butter, brown sugar, and eye-catching maraschino cherries—one slice, and you'll feel transported to the tropical vacay of your dreams.

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This tres leches cake recipe is the perfect light and airy dessert and a Latin American favorite. It's a sponge cake that contains three different types of milks and is basically the original poke cake.

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This creamy, decadent cheesecake is swirled with a raspberry sauce to create a showstopper of an Easter dessert. Our favorite part? Rather than a standard graham cracker crust, this cheesecake base is made from super-buttery shortbread.

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It’s hard not to love a creamy, light slice of tiramisu. We enjoy the flavor combo of bitter coffee and dark cocoa paired with sweet and cold mascarpone cream so much we’ve added it to everything from cocktails to breakfast. We especially love it in cake form, like in our tiramisu cheesecake or this layer cake. Whether you’re looking for a slightly more approachable take on the Italian classic or are just a tiramisu fanatic looking for a clever twist, this recipe will be perfect for whatever you’re celebrating.

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Rhubarb is strikingly beautiful, and this cake shows it off well. The stalks bake right into the cake, becoming soft and jammy, and are surrounded by a crunchy sugary crust. It’s quick and simple—more like a snacking cake—meaning you can eat it with your hands wherever your party takes you.

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Inspired by the beloved coconut cream pie, these stuffed cupcakes have all the classic components of the original dessert, sans pie crust. You won't miss it though, because in its place are our soft and fluffy vanilla cupcakes. 😍

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Having this cake in your recipe arsenal will have you ready for anything your party day throws at you: You can cube it a trifle, crumble it over ice cream, or—our favorite—stack it with whipped cream and berries. The best part? You can have this entire cake ready in just about an hour.

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A sweet, chewy but tender treat from Hawaii, butter mochi is one of our favorite things to bake. This recipe offers two options for topping: shredded coconut, or with some granulated sugar and fire for a brûléed, nicely bittersweet, crunchy exterior.

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