Fruit based desserts are a perfect spring time treat. As the days get warmer and the fruit gets sweeter, these recipes are sure to be a hit for Easter, Mother’s Day or just every day. Enjoy the sweet strawberries and vibrant flavors of citrus in a variety of ways. These recipes come from some of the best bakers and many are easy to make with ingredients you have on hand.
1. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
This Strawberry Pretzel Salad is an old-fashioned treat everyone will enjoy! A perfect blend of salty and sweet. Featuring a buttery pretzel crust, followed by a light cream cheese layer, and mouthwatering strawberry Jell-O topping filled with more strawberries!
2. Lemon Pound Cake with Orange Glaze
This delicious lemon pound cake is topped with a bright orange glaze. This simple dessert brings the vividness of citrus to the sweetness of cake for a flavor burst you won’t forget.
3. Blackberry Kuchen
This blackberry kuchen is a delicious recipe and filling. It is made with yogurt and is very similar in texture and flavor to a cheesecake. The filling paired with blackberries – or your choice of fruit creates a smooth creamy dessert that pairs well with any meal.
4. Banana Pudding
Make this light banana pudding with only 3 ingredients! It is a perfect easy to make dessert that works great in spring – or any time of year. It is also a budget friendly dessert!
5. Tropical Fruit Salad
Experience a refreshing twist on the classic fruit salad! Delight in the vibrant hues of this tropical fruit salad, macerated in velvety coconut milk and pineapple juice. A sweet breakfast or light dessert perfect for the entire family!
6. Strawberry Shortcake
Fresh strawberries shine in this delicious strawberry shortcake recipe made with flaky sourdough biscuits and homemade vanilla whipped cream. The strawberries are macerated in sugar, which releases their natural juices to make this classic spring and early summer treat.
7. Apricot Cake
Tender and sweet, this apricot cake is dotted with fresh apricots. The added crackled almond and sugar topping make this dessert a perfect mix of crunchy sweetness.
8. Strawberry Ricotta Pie
This lush and creamy strawberry pie has a creamy ricotta and cream cheese filling and perfect graham cracker crust. Great for spring berries.
9. Berry Chantilly Cake
This berry chantilly cake is a light and tender yellow cake with plenty of fresh berries, raspberry jam and a fluffy melt-in-your-mouth frosting. A beautiful spring dessert option!
10. Elderflower Infused Strawberry Galette
This elderflower-infused galette is sophisticated and delicious, with a buttery homemade pastry and subtly floral, juicy, filling made from strawberries infused with elderflower cordial. When served with ice cream it’s perfect for the warmer months, and sure to impress.
11. Orange Cake
This luscious orange cake is made with fresh orange juice and zest. It’s topped with an orange buttercream and perfect for spring. It is a great base to make a pig pickin’ cake!
12. Raspberry Cheesecake
This raspberry cheesecake is a tantalizing treat, brimming with fresh, sweet raspberries nestled in a rich, tangy cream cheese filling. It’s a perfect blend of flavors that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
13. Lime Cookies with Icing
These lime cookies with Icing are a zesty delight, bursting with fresh, citrusy flavor. The icing adds a lusciously sweet touch, making them a perfect treat.
14. Strawberry Shortcake Fruit Salad
This strawberry shortcake fruit salad with strawberry crunch topping is the perfect light and airy dessert. If you love strawberry crumble topping then you’ll love this easy fruit salad recipe.
15. Lemon Tarts
One of my personal favorites! Lemon Tarts make the most adorable spring dessert that you won’t be able to resist. A gooey, citrusy custard filling sits perfectly inside the cutest little tart shells making this a fruity and fun treat you can enjoy all season long.
16. Strawberry Blondies
Strawberry blondies are a sweet springtime dessert that you won’t be able to get enough of. A chewy, rich blondie batter meets it’s match with fresh, juicy strawberries that give this recipe a fantastic burst of flavor.
17. Lemon Cake with Blueberries
Light, fluffy, moist lemon blueberry cake made with fresh (or frozen) blueberries and covered in a sweet cream cheese frosting. The perfect Spring cake!
18. Mango Mousse Cake
This mango mousse cake is an incredibly light and fresh dessert that is perfect for a special occasion. The buttery, crunchy sablé base is topped with a light and airy mango mousse and finished with a creamy lime and mango curd.
19. Strawberry Mousse Cups
This easy Strawberry Mousse Cups recipe is deliciously light, fresh and creamy. Topped with a homemade Strawberry Compote, this dessert is perfect to serve on a hot day or for a dinner party!
20. Apple Strawberry Crisp
Apple Strawberry Crisp is a delightful dessert that combines the sweet tanginess of apples with the juicy freshness of strawberries. This irresistible treat features a crispy, buttery topping that perfectly complements the fruity filling. Indulge in the perfect balance of flavors and textures with this delectable dessert.
21. Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Let me present to you the most amazing Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes that taste just like a real shortcake! It took me a long time to get to the perfect vanilla cake that was dense but not heavy, tasted more like a sweet biscuit than a fluffy cake, and was sturdy enough to be filled and frosted. A fantastic recipe you’ll want to make often and bring to any spring or summer shindig.
22. Hummingbird Cupcakes
Hummingbird cupcakes pack all the delicious flavors of the Southern classic, hummingbird cake, into a convenient handheld package. Flavored with banana, pineapple, pecans, and warm spices, these cupcakes are super moist and make the perfect Easter dessert.
23. Strawberry Cobbler
Fresh strawberry cobbler is an irresistible dessert made with syrupy strawberry filling topped with a buttery biscuit crust. This cobbler is the perfect way to use up those fresh summer berries and will become your new favorite dessert!
24. Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls
These Dessert Peach Cobbler Eggs Rolls are crispy and sweet handheld heaven! The crispy egg roll wrap is the perfect exterior to the gooey, peachy, sweet peach cobbler filling. Plus, this fruity dessert recipe requires just 5 ingredients!
25. Strawberry Lemon Bars
Delight in the sweet and tart flavors of these Strawberry Lemon Bars, which are not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also incredibly delicious. A buttery yet wholesome shortbread crust, this lemon bar recipe is perfected with a citrusy strawberry lemon custard topping.
26. Lemon Blueberry Dessert Squares
These Easy Lemon Blueberry Dessert Squares are from Thyme with Heather. They are the perfect spring or summer dessert to serve at any gathering. With its crumbly oat cookie base, sweet blueberry filling, and lemon whipped cream top, it is a crowd-pleaser and very easy to make.
27. Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
This No Bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake from Live to Sweet is layers of strawberry and vanilla bean cheesecake in a graham cracker crust, topped with strawberry crunch topping! Completely no bake and delicious, you’ll want this beauty on repeat in your kitchen!
28. Blueberry Shortcake
This Blueberry Shortcake from Live to Sweet is a tender, flaky lavender biscuit topped with juicy fresh blueberries and vanilla bean whipped cream! These beauties are the perfect treat all spring long!
Well, that does it! Who is in the mood for a fruity sweet treat now?
I know I am – so gotta’ get the kid to work making me something from this list! Have you tried to make any of these recipes? We would love to hear how it came out!
You Won’t Believe How Easy It Is to Create These Stunning Dessert Charcuterie Boards”
Get ready to elevate your dessert game and impress your guests with the ultimate party showstopper – a dessert charcuterie board! No salami or cheese needed for these. Dessert charcuterie boards are not only incredibly easy to create, but also a whole lot of fun. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these delectable boards are guaranteed to steal the spotlight. Let’s dive into this creative lineup of dessert charcuterie board ideas that will make you look like a superstar at your next event.Remember, these are all meant to inspire you! Use these designs as they are – or make them your own by using treats you and your family and friends love!
Easter Cheesecake Recipes Even The Easter Bunny Will Love
Cheesecake is a classic and timeless dessert that is extremely versatile. No Easter celebration should be without a delicious cheesecake that brings all the colors and flavors of the season. From pastel colors to the flavors of spring, these Easter cheesecake recipes ideas are sure to be a hit at the dessert table.
