Our best spring desserts! These seasonal treats include lemon delights, fruit baking recipes, homemade ice cream, and all things carrot cake.
If you’re looking for fresh spring desserts, you’re in the right place! These spring dessert recipes showcase the season’s best flavors: bright lemon, tart rhubarb, sweet strawberries, earthy carrot cake, and more. Whether you’re hosting a special celebration or want a simple everyday treat, we’ve got ideas you’ll love!
Of the hundreds of dessert recipes on Love & Lemons, these are the ones I return to every spring. I’ve made them for family birthdays, Easter, Mother’s Day, and on rainy spring afternoons when need candy. I hope some become favorites in your kitchen too!
Our 5 best spring dessert recipes
Easy Carrot Cake
My husband Jack’s birthday is in mid-April and we always make this moist and spicy cake to celebrate. It’s not just a family favorite: readers love it too. Lynda wrote, “This recipe is perfect as is and produced the best carrot cake I have ever made or eaten.” Don’t skip the spicy cream cheese frosting on top!
Strawberry Tiramisu
This refreshing tiramisu stores overnight in the refrigerator, making it a perfect dessert to make for spring dinners or holidays like Easter. L&L reader Diane wrote: “I just found this recipe and thought I’d celebrate the first day of spring with it. It was amazing. My favorite dessert has been elevated to another level!”
Lemon and blueberry bread
With over 100 5-star reviews, this lemon bread is one of our most popular spring dessert recipes! Top it with a tangy lemon glaze if you’re making it for a special occasion, or leave it plain for a simple everyday treat.
Carrot Cake Bars
These viral no-bake bars are a plant-based, gluten-free version of carrot cake. They have a chewy carrot and date base with a creamy layer of cashew “frosting” on top. They set up in the freezer, so they’re great for making ahead!
Homemade vanilla ice cream
Longer, warmer days = more cravings for frozen desserts. Instead of buying a pint at the store, enjoy this delicious homemade ice cream from scratch! L&L reader Nichole wrote: “This is my favorite ice cream recipe. I usually have simple ingredients and they always taste delicious!”
Spring desserts with lemon
Lemon and Olive Oil Cake
If I had to pick a favorite out of all these spring dessert recipes, it would be this olive oil cake. It has an incredibly moist texture and a bright fruity flavor thanks to the olive oil and lots of lemon. Bonus: it couldn’t be easier to make!
Lemon Bars
These nostalgic spring bites have a creamy lemon curd filling and a crunchy shortbread crust. I like to add lemon zest to the filling to make it more tart.
lemon posset
This 4-ingredient recipe is one of the easiest spring desserts ever! The creamy, glossy posset (similar to a custard or pudding) prepares in minutes on the stovetop and sets in just 2 hours in the refrigerator. Served in cupped lemon halves, it’s so cute and festive for spring!
Lemon Yogurt Cake
A little almond flour makes this simple cake incredibly moist and tender. Top with my usual lemon glaze or serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt and fresh berries.
Fruit and potato chip cobblers
Rhubarb Crisp
This oatmeal bubbly crunch is my favorite way to use up fresh spring rhubarb. Top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to balance out the deliciously bitter taste of the rhubarb.
Blueberry Cobbler
In this comforting tart pie, flaky, buttery cookies are baked on a layer of fresh fruit jam. Leftovers, if you have any, make a fun breakfast for the next day!
No-Bake Spring Desserts
Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake
These cute, layered “cheesecake” slices start with a date-walnut crust. Then, I top them with a creamy lemon layer, followed by a bright raspberry sorbet. They are so refreshing for spring!
Peanut butter bars
These no-bake bars taste like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup (or Reese’s Egg, if you’re thinking spring). They have a crunchy chocolate coating and a sweet peanut butter base. Only 5 ingredients!
More Favorite Spring Dessert Recipes
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
This individual version of classic carrot cake is perfect for parties, picnics, and baby showers! L&L reader Mag wrote: “I loved this! It turned out incredibly moist, not too sweet, and overall delicious.”
Matcha Cookies
The best way to celebrate the arrival of spring buds and leaves? Green cookies, of course! Matcha green tea gives these one-bowl delights a delicious earthy flavor and gorgeous hue. Enjoy them alone or top them with a white chocolate sauce.
More spring recipes to try
Looking for more spring recipes to celebrate the season? Check out this roundup of 30 spring dinner ideas below!
