Spring Desserts to Wow the Crowd
Spring is the perfect season to shake off the winter chill and bring some lightness into our desserts. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, a family get-together, or just want something sweet to enjoy on a sunny afternoon, I’ve got you covered with some fantastic dessert ideas. These treats are not only easy to make but are sure to please a crowd. From zesty lemon bars to fluffy strawberry shortcakes, each recipe brings a bit of spring’s freshness onto your dessert plate.
Strawberry Mousse Tartlets
Mini strawberry mousse tartlets are filled with strawberry cream cheese nestled atop a pre-made crust for the perfect bite-sized delights.
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5-Ingredient Key Lime Pie (Make-Ahead)
This Key Lime Pie is smooth, creamy, and jaw-dropping delicious. Here are the only 5 ingredients you’ll need…
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Key Lime Poke Cake
Key Lime Poke Cake is filled with refreshing lime zest, fresh raspberries and key lime juice to make it tart, tangy and pucker worthy!
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Strawberry Loaf Cake
Strawberry Loaf Cake is a versatile cake filled with sweet strawberries and topped with a simple orange glaze. It is one of the easiest cakes.
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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Easy and delicious Strawberry Oatmeal Bars feature a crisp, slightly chewy base, a sweet, fresh strawberry centre and a crumble topping.
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Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed Loaf
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries with this moist and tender lemon blueberry poppy seed loaf.
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Limoncello Panna Cotta
A truly delicious classic Italian dessert, limoncello panna cotta with fresh berries is definitely something you should try. The combination of fresh berries, limoncello liqueur, lemon zest, and cream is just mouthwatering.
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Strawberry Shortcake
These individual strawberry shortcakes are the perfect choice for a potluck or picnic. With their fluffy biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, they’re a delicious and portable dessert.
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Knickerbocker Glory
Knickerbocker Glory, an iconic British treat, made with ice cream, cranberry juice, and fresh fruit to create a satisfying dessert that people of all ages will love.
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Oatmeal Rhubarb Bars
Oatmeal Rhubarb Bars combine a tangy sweet rhubarb filling with a buttery crumble topping. Take this easy dessert to your next potluck or BBQ!
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Carrot Cake Blondies
These soft, chewy carrot cake bars with cream cheese frosting are perfect for your Spring gathering. These carrot cake blondies taste even better than carrot cake!
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Lemon Lavender Cake
This Lemon Lavender Cake is two layers of light, moist lemon cake with a smooth and silky lavender buttercream!
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Strawberry Shortcake Cake
This strawberry shortcake cake is made with two layers of rich and buttery vanilla cake topped with sweetened strawberries and fluffy whipped cream.
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Lemon Blueberry Blondies
These lemon blueberry blondies are dairy-free and so easy to make with no mixer. They are full of blueberries and topped with lemon icing!
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Strawberry Jelly Cake With Cream Cheese Icing
Loaded with fresh strawberry sauce and a cream cheese whipped topping, this updated Strawberry Poke Cake will be your new go-to dessert.
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Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Fudge
This is the best no bake peanut butter fudge recipe! Made with simple pantry staple ingredients like peanut butter, coconut oil and maple syrup this fudge could not be easier to make and only requires a few minutes of hands on time. Plus it’s vegan, dairy free and gluten free.
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3-Ingredient Lemon Crinkle Cookies
This 3-Ingredient Lemon Crinkle Cookies Recipe is the easiest cookie recipe you’ll make! But don’t let the simplicity fool you. They are packed with sweet, fresh lemon flavor, and the texture is divine!
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Easy Twix Cookies
If you can’t resist a Twix candy bar, then add this easy semi-homemade Twix Cookies Recipe to your next baking adventure. These delightful treats combine buttery shortbread cookies with layers of gooey caramel and luscious chocolate, making for a sweet and satisfying dessert that’s both simple to prepare and utterly delicious.
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Almond Cake Recipe
This Almond Cake Recipe is a light, moist cake that is easy to make. The honey adds sweetness to the cake and pairs with the silvered almonds.
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Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
Soft & chewy sprinkle sugar cookies are the best celebration treat. The rainbow sprinkle covered cookies are a fun & colorful dessert recipe.
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Limoncello Bundt Cake
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this fantastic limoncello bundt cake. It’s a great choice for spring or summer, or just because you love lemon!
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No Bake Twinkie Cake
This No Bake Twinkie Cake recipe is a quick and easy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. It layers soft Twinkies with fresh bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, and juicy pineapple, all topped with a generous spread of whipped topping and crunchy pecans.
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Easy No Bake Texas Sheet Cake Bites
Use store bought brownie bites to create the ultimate No Bake Texas Sheet Cake Bites with only a few simple steps.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches feature homemade chewy chocolate chip cookies sandwiched with vanilla bean ice cream for a deliciously fun dessert.
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Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
Healthy rice krispie treats are protein-packed and sugar free, with the perfect crunchy, chewy, gooey texture. Just 5 minutes prep!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These no-bake oatmeal bars combine a bit of everything we love: they are extremely easy to make, very kid-friendly, have oats for a touch of healthiness, and that magic combination of peanut butter and chocolate. The ingredients are mixed and pressed into the pan, making them great for hot weather. An irresistible snack and dessert.
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Easy Baked Donuts With Fresh Raspberries
Light cake donuts with fresh raspberries and a lemony glaze. Baked to perfection, no frying required. Great for breakfast or a special treat!
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Napoleon Dessert
Strawberry Napoleon: a heavenly dessert combining flaky puff pastry, velvety cream filling, and luscious strawberries.
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Chocolate Chip And Pecan Cookies
These Chocolate Chip and Pecan Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with delicious pecans and plenty of chocolate. These classic cookies with a nutty twist can be ready in less than 20 minutes, and are the perfect pairing for a glass of cold milk.
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Chocolate Panna Cotta
This dairy and gluten free Chocolate Panna Cotta (Coconut Milk) is creamy, smooth, and rich. It’s an easy make ahead dessert made with pantry staples.
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Truffle Dessert Using Sweetened Condensed Milk
Truffle Dessert with Sweetened Condensed Milk are by far a new favorite sweet treat of mine! These 3 ingredient truffles have a decadent ganache chocolate texture and rich flavor plus, they are quick and simple to make!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse
A heavenly creamy vegan peanut butter mousse (mini dessert) infused with a hint of chocolate flavor. It’s rich, creamy, healthy, and just the perfect bite to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Strawberry Fool (The Best Strawberries and Cream)
Strawberry Fool is an easy fruit dessert recipe made with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. It’s basically strawberries and cream taken up a notch! A simple, yet delicious, way to use ripe strawberries!
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Strawberry Sorbet
This strawberry sorbet is perfect with only four ingredients. The deep strawberry flavor of this frozen dessert makes it a favorite summer treat that can be made quickly and easily using either frozen or fresh strawberries.
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Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake
This Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake is an irresistibly moist, tender, and decadent one-bowl chocolate cake. With chocolate cream cheese frosting, this cake recipe is an winner!
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Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites
These banana peanut butter chocolate bites are an easy and delicious treat. Melted dark chocolate mixed with peanut butter form a delicious shell for these tasty morsels. A sprinkle of sea salt rounds out the flavors.
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Monster Cookie Bars
These Monster Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and easy to make oatmeal cookie bars loaded with rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&M’s. A one-bowl recipe that is perfect for parties, gatherings, and more!
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4 Ingredient Dates Snickers
Indulge guilt-free with our 4-ingredient Dates Snickers recipe. This easy treat is made with wholesome ingredients and is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
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Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
These no bake crispy chocolate peanut butter balls are like a dairy free, gluten free Butterfinger / rice crispy hybrid. You will love that classic combination of flavors with a crisp crunch and salty finish!
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Strawberry Shortcake Roll
Our Strawberry Shortcake Roll recipe takes the classic flavors you love and wraps them into an irresistible, easy-to-make dessert.
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Mini Strawberry Bundt Cakes
These mini strawberry Bundt cakes are a delightful treat, with their cute appearance and delicious taste. Whip up this easy strawberry dessert recipe for a special occasion like Mother’s Day or Easter and impress everyone with your baking skills.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
These Strawberry Cheesecake Bars feature a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake, and an oatmeal crumble topping, all layered with a fruity strawberry filling bursting with fresh flavor. Easy to make and sure to be a hit, they’re the perfect summer dessert for any occasion.
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Sparkling Blueberry Ice Cream Float
With a combination of blueberries, lemon, bourbon vanilla ice cream and a touch of lemon and lime, this will please your palate. It’s great for the kids as well as the grownups, and it’s easy to make
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Strawberry Scones
Enjoy a classic breakfast or light treat with these Strawberry Scones loaded with fresh, juicy berries and a hint of lemon zest. Perfect for spring and summer, these scones are simple to make and delicious when fresh from the oven or even several days later.
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Strawberry Danish
This strawberry danish recipe features a sweet strawberry filling, tangy cream cheese mixture, and golden, perfectly baked crust.
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Blueberry Slab Pie
Enjoy the incredible taste of an easy to prepare dessert with this blueberry slab pie recipe. It’s fun, simple, and super tasty, making it great for any time of the year. If you love Blueberry pie you will love this!
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Easy Ice Cream Cake
This easy ice cream cake recipe is the perfect treat for any celebration. With its simplicity and irresistible flavors, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone. So why not give it a try for your next special occasion? It makes a great ice cream birthday cake! In between each layer of ice cream, you’ll find ribbons of hot fudge sauce and caramel sauce, along with salty peanuts for a bit of crunch.
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Rocky Road Fudge
This is my sister Robyn’s rocky road fudge recipe. She has been making this for a long time and usually gifts it at the holidays! Everyone loves it.
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Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Strawberries
These dainty cheesecake stuffed strawberries are proof that there’s always room for dessert! They’re incredibly simple to make at home and are a delightful way to impress your guests.
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Chocolate Chip Squares
These congo bars are so delicious that I’m happy to say they are the best. They are delicious and chock full of chocolate chips, which means they are one of the first bars to be eaten off a dessert tray!
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Easy Microwave Fudge
If you’re looking for a fudge recipe for beginners, look no further! In this beginner’s guide, you’ll learn how to make microwave fudge with just 5 ingredients. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom for easy variations and tips and tricks to help you tackle common fudge problems like a pro!
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3 Ingredient Oat Cookies
Say hello to these incredible 3 Ingredient Oat Cookies! Super easy to make using 3 ingredients that you’ll already have in the house. Plus they are ready within 25 minutes and totally gluten-free and vegan!
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No-Bake Biscoff Chocolate Truffles
Biscoff chocolate truffles are bite-sized delights that blend the warmth of spiced Biscoff cookies with the richness of smooth chocolate. These no-bake truffles are a perfect fusion of crunchy and velvety textures, creating a heavenly experience for your taste buds.
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Ice Cream Jello
Ice Cream Jello is a super easy recipe but is sure to delight! This light and fluffy jello ice cream mousse is versatile and can be customized to your favorite flavors. Try this raspberry jello and ice cream dessert if you need easy desserts with few ingredients!
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Billy Miner Pie
A mocha ice cream cake on an oreo crumb crust, topped with sliced almonds. Then drizzled with hot fudge and caramel sauce.
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No Bake Cookies
These no-bake cookies have a rich, chocolatey flavor with a hint of peanut butter and oats. Simmer on the stove, stir, and chill.
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3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Cups
Chocolate Mousse Cups are clouds of slightly sweet, satisfying cocoa flavor. Try a spoonful of our 10 minute, 3 ingredient chocolate mousse!
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Banana Bark
This chocolate peanut butter banana bark has the best flavors! This no-bake recipe is such a fun snack for kids. Make it for an after school snack or fun summer treat!
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Mini S’mores Pies
This mini s’mores pies recipe is my go-to dessert for the summer. Nothing quite says summertime like an ooey gooey s’more made from marshmallows roasted over a campfire, right?
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Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is a one bowl chocolate chip cookie recipe that makes soft chocolate chip cookies in less than 20 minutes- no mixer necessary, no chilling needed.
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Homemade Crunch Bars
Let’s make these homemade crunch bars. You’ll love their rich, chocolatey taste and crispy inside. This recipe is super easy and quick to prepare!
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2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are so delicious and easy! They take less than 30 minutes and are made with no eggs. With just the right amount of peanut butter and sweetness, you’ll want to make these again and again!
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