25 Spring Desserts Starring Strawberries, Lemons & Pineapple

Strawberry Lemon Creme Crepe Cake

Spring is here, which means celebrating one of the most fruitful seasons of the year by baking! Enter these 25 sweet treats and spring desserts that make the most of spring fruit and fresh flavors. Whether covered in chocolate or filled with luscious strawberry, lemon or other fruit, these 25 incredible spring desserts are perfect for entertaining or you know, just treating yourself.

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Best Spring Desserts

There are so many delicious recipes to choose from in this spring dessert roundup, from easy cakes, pies and cheesecakes, to peanut butter eggs and cream puffs. There's Copycat Starbucks Mini Lemon Loaves, Lemon Drop Cheesecake and Outrageous Lemon Lovers Trifle for the citrus obsessed. Then you have Strawberry Lemon Creme Crepe Cake, Strawberry Shortcakes and Frozen Champagne Salad for the berry lovers. There's even a Rhubarb Custard Pie that would make anyone a superfan of the herbaceous perennial.

You'll find a ton of ideas for a Mother's Day brunch, backyard family BBQ or graduation affair, so enjoy baking them and even more, eating them. Happy Spring!

<p>Parade</p><p>Who doesn't love a carrot cake recipe with cream cheese frosting? <a href="https://parade.com/1188603/parade/best-carrot-cake-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>

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<p>Mark Boughton Photography</p><p>Putting a show-stopping <a href="/1011745/kelseypelzer/spring-quotes/" data-ylk="slk:spring;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">spring</a> dessert on the table takes little effort with help from a box cake mix. <a href="/863670/parade/this-adorable-easter-cake-is-deceptively-easy/" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1006053/jocelyndelkadams/best-spring-produce-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Best Spring Produce Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Best Spring Produce Recipes</a></strong></p>
<p>Mark Boughton Photography</p><p>Give this impressive, change-of-pace dessert a place at your spring table and settle in for the compliments. <a href="https://parade.com/868276/parade/pineapple-cornbread-shortcake-trifle/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>We Are Not Martha</p><p>Strawberry mousse <em>and</em> strawberry purée together with sponge cake is really maximizing the potential of the strawberry season this spring. <a href="/296463/wearenotmartha/spring-in-a-mini-parfait-glass/" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Taste and See</p><p>Light, creamy and perfectly sweet! With mascarpone cheese, lemon juice, fresh strawberries and buttermilk crepes, it’s the perfect recipe for celebrating Easter or the spring season. <a href="https://tasteandsee.com/strawberry-lemon-creme-crepe-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>This a tasty dessert that you can put together quickly if you need a last-minute treat for a potluck or dinner party! <a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/2015/07/04/angel-lush-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Kudos Kitchen by Renee</p><p>If you'd like to surprise your family and friends with a showstopping dessert, then this lovely lemon cheesecake with lemon curd topping is just the thing! <a href="https://www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com/lemon-cheesecake-lemon-curd-topping/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Foxes Loves Lemons</p><p>This cake is a breeze to mix up, and it’s great for any special occasion, like Mother’s Day, Easter or a spring birthday. <a href="https://foxeslovelemons.com/orange-bundt-cake-with-blackberry-icing/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>With juicy strawberries spooned over sweet and tender biscuits, old-fashioned strawberry shortcakes are the perfect dessert. <a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/2015/05/13/strawberry-shortcake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>This is a moist and delicious poke cake bursting with pineapple flavor! <a href="https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/pineapple-poke-bundt-cake-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>Delicate puff pastry filled with ripe and juicy strawberries, a rich no-bake cheesecake filling and a flavorful strawberry sauce. <a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/2016/04/17/strawberry-cheesecake-puffs-video-sundaysupper/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>This cake is like taking the filling of a cannoli and spreading it over a cake! It’s a light fluffy white cake with creamy mascarpone and ricotta frosting with mini chocolate chips sprinkled all over. <a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/2016/04/03/cannoli-poke-cake-sundaysupper/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1184710/jocelyndelkadams/spring-side-dish-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:23 Spring Side Dish Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">23 Spring Side Dish Recipes</a></strong></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>Better than strawberry shortcake! Since there is a pound of strawberries in this one cake, it's a healthy choice, right? My daughter said this cake tastes like strawberry deliciousness! <a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/2011/09/29/strawberry-shortcake-birthday-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>A fun bundt poke cake using fresh strawberries puts a new spin on strawberry shortcakes! This moist and delicious yellow bundt cake has fresh strawberries poking throughout and a cream cheese glaze topped with fresh berries. <a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/2016/05/06/strawberry-shortcake-poke-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>Preacher cake is a simple but amazing cake recipe with pineapple, coconut, pecans and cream cheese frosting. <a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/2017/08/02/preacher-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>This easy recipe is loaded with delicious lemon flavor and topped with an amazing lemon frosting. <a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/2015/12/22/copycat-starbucks-mini-lemon-loaves-video/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Moore or Less Cooking</p><p>Easy Key lime pie is tart and not too sweet, perfect as your spring dessert. <a href="https://mooreorlesscooking.com/2016/01/01/easy-key-lime-pie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Love Bakes Good Cakes</p><p>These peanut butter Easter eggs are easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients (and some help from the kids), you’ll have some of the best Easter candy around. This is the stuff memories and traditions are made of! <a href="https://www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com/peanut-butter-easter-eggs/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Life, Love, and Sugar</p><p>Thick, creamy and full of chocolate, this is perfect for Easter. It’s also decorated with a favorite Easter candy–malted milk eggs! <a href="https://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/2018/03/07/malted-easter-egg-chocolate-cheesecake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Will Cook For Smiles</p><p>This dessert is an out-of-this-world experience in one bite. A layer of graham crust is infused with key limes, followed by a smooth, creamy layer of cheesecake, then a layer of key lime pie, and finally, topped with a sweet, light meringue. <a href="https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/2016/06/key-lime-pie-cheesecake.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen</p><p>This outrageous lemon lovers trifle is a dessert filled with citrus deliciousness. It starts with a lemony pound cake that’s brushed with lemon-laced simple syrup. The pound cake is layered with fluffy lemon cream and whipped cream then crowned with lemon slices. <a href="https://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/outrageous-lemon-lovers-trifle/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1170061/kristamarshall/best-spring-pie-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:75 Spring Pie Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">75 Spring Pie Recipes</a></strong></p>
<p>Through Her Looking Glass</p><p>Light, airy and spectacular looking, but so easy to make. There are only five ingredients in the pastry puffs and just three in the filling! This recipe uses real ingredients: butter, eggs and whipping cream. <a href="https://www.throughherlookingglass.com/easy-cream-puffs/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Through Her Looking Glass</p><p>This authentic Italian ricotta pie recipe makes two delicious ricotta cheese pies with single crusts (the recipe easily cuts in half to make one). Ricotta pie is traditionally savored in Italy and around the world on Easter and other special holidays. <a href="https://www.throughherlookingglass.com/italian-ricotta-pie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Cincy Shopper</p><p>If you are a fan of lemon desserts these lemon lush bars are going to become your new favorite lemon recipe. A perfect dessert for all of your spring gatherings. <a href="http://cincyshopper.com/lemon-lush-bars-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>
<p>Cincy Shopper</p><p>This easy spring sherbet cake will be great for an Easter table or spring party! It's super simple since it's made with a boxed cake mix and layered with refreshing sherbet. Light and delicious! <a href="http://cincyshopper.com/easy-spring-sherbet-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get the recipe here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Get the recipe here</a></p>

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