8 Fresh and Easy Spring Desserts for Any Occasion

As the days grow lighter and warmer, our cravings change from hibernation comfort food to the freshest, brightest flavors of springtime. Here are some of our favorite easy spring desserts for brunches, parties, and just because.

1. Strawberry Shortcake

This recipe for strawberry shortcake makes one big shareable cake to layer and slice into servings. If you want to make individual cakes, you can bake them in muffin tins. Reduce the baking time, of course.

Strawberry Shortcake | Photo by Meredith

2. The Best Lemon Bars

These top-rated lemon bars take a mere seven ingredients to make, and you probably have most of them in your cupboard already.

Lemon Bars | Photo by Meredith

3. Rhubarb Strawberry Crunch

Tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries have been BFFs since forever. You’ll love them in this super easy baked crumble. Serve warm with cream or vanilla ice cream, and taste the bliss.

Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp | Photo by Meredith

4. Apricot Pie

When fresh apricots show up at your market, grab a bagful and turn them into pie. My oh my.

Apricot Pie | Photo by Obadiah

5. Dessert Crepes

These French confections might look fancy, but they’re as easy to make as ultra thin pancakes. The batter takes only six everyday ingredients, and then you get to dress them up anyway you like. Try wrapping them around fruit, topping them with whipped cream, and drizzling with chocolate sauce.

Crepes | Photo by Meredith

6. Strawberry Pie II

A ready-made pie crust puts this easy but impressive berry-packed pie on the fast track to your dessert plate.

Strawberry Pie | Photo by Meredith

7. Lemon Pound Cake Cookies

These lemony cake-like cookies are like little bites of sunshine. Baking note: Many reviewers recommend reducing the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.

Lemon Pound Cake Cookies | Photo by Rainbow Jewels

8. Easy Pavlova

Make this the year you master a new cooking technique. For example, learn how easy it is to make meringue. After all, it’s only whipped sweetened egg whites. Baked low and slow, it turns into a fluffy cloud of melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. Top with tart lemon curd to make a nest for the season’s prettiest fruit.

Easy Pavlova | Photo by Meredith

Speaking of Dessert

• You’re going to want to bookmark these 12 deceptively easy strawberry desserts.
• Love strawberries? Here are 11 beautiful cakes to make with fresh strawberries.
• Check out our whole collection of spring dessert recipes.

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