Spring Desserts for a Crowd - PinkWhen (2024)

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. So, let’s dive into these sweet creations that celebrate the best of the season!

Zucchini Bread

This easy Gluten Free Zucchini Bread comes together quickly, and no mixer is needed. With just 6 basic ingredients plus a few baking essentials, you’ll have super moist and delicious sweet bread with chocolate chips in every bite.
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Best Lemon Cake Balls With Cream Cheese

These lemon cake balls are bite-sized delights that make the ultimate dessert for any special occasion. The tangy and sweet flavor of lemon cake combined with the luscious cream cheese then dipped in a vanilla candy coating.
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Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

These easy Mini Cherry Cheesecakes show up at all holidays in our family. Just like a full-size cheesecake, these bite-sized treats are packed with creamy flavor! Add your favorite pie filling topper!
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Cherry Cobbler Bars

Want an easier way to serve cobbler? Cherry Cobbler Bars with homemade cherry pie filling make it easier to serve for dessert.
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Heaven On Earth Cake

This delicious heaven on Earth cake is a moist angel food cake topped with tart cherry pie filling, creamy vanilla pudding, and lightly whipped cream.
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Lemon Meringue Pie Bars

Citrusy sweet lemon curd piled with pillowy soft toasted meringue, these lemon meringue pie bars are a refreshing dessert for summer!
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Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Cookies are soft baked with subtle lemon and vanilla flavors that pair well with the fruit and chocolate in a delicious way!
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Avalanche Bars

Avalanche Bars leave no crumbs. Held together by PB and melted chocolate, they are both easier to make and clean up. And…they taste better!
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Pineapple Cake

This Pineapple Cake is amazingly delicious and moist, without ANY oil, butter, or dairy. So good, you can serve it all on its own!
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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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Vegan Pavlova

This Vegan Pavlova Cake is one for the books, beautiful, unique, and so delicious. It is a family favorite and completly gluten-free and…
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Blueberry Galette

Blueberry Galette is the hassle free way to make homemade pie! It’s got a juicy blueberry filling, an all butter pie crust and minimal prep!
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Easy Nutella Filled Cupcakes (tuxedo Cupcakes)

Easy, rich chocolate cupcake filled with a decadent Nutella cream cheese filling.
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Triple Berry Crisp With Frozen Berries

Make the best Triple Berry Crisp with a buttery oat crumble topping. Using mixed frozen berries, it’s a delicious dessert for any season!
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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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No-Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe

This No-bake Key Lime Pie Recipe is done in less than 25 minutes, & there’s no oven involved! It’s silky, soft and tangy
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Matcha Cheesecake Recipe

This Matcha Cheesecake recipe makes the most creamy & rich cheesecake, with a unique matcha flavor and topped with whipped cream
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Easy 4-Ingredient Sponge Cake Recipe

Ready to bake a simple sponge cake with just four everyday ingredients? This easy 4-ingredient sponge cake recipe makes baking a breeze.
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Fudgy Red Velvet Brownies With Cream Cheese Frosting

Get ready for Fudgy Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting! These brownies are super chocolatey, fudgy, & downright delicious.
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Easy Lemon Pots Recipe With Lavender

Creamy lavender lemon pots recipe made with five simple ingredients. This make-ahead dessert is made is one pot and perfect for dinner parties!
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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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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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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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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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Quick And Easy Strawberry Dump Cake

This is the BEST Strawberry Dump Cake Recipe! It’s a delicious dessert and one of the easiest recipes you can make.
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The Best Blueberry Coffee Cake

This Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake is moist, sweet and delicious. It makes a great breakfast for guests or is easily made with Bob’s Red Mill.
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Rice Krispies Treats

These gluten free Perfect Rice Krispie Treats are better than the recipe on the box. Also learn all the crispy cereals that are gluten free.
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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Cake is a deliciously light and subtly sweet treat with juicy blueberries in every bite. Coated with sumptuous cream cheese frosting, this cake is moist, soft, and perfect for holidays, weekends, or just because.
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Best Strawberry Pie With Jello (No Bake Filling)

A fresh Strawberry Jello Pie, with a homemade crust, perfect no-bake filling, lots of berry flavor and served with whipped cream topping.
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Lemon Sugar Cookies

Lemon sour cream sugar cookies are soft, tender sugar cookies that have the zing of lemon in both the cookies and lemon buttercream frosting!
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Strawberry Magnolia

A strawberry magnolia is a quick and easy dessert recipe composed of custard, biscuits, and fruit – think of it like a Turkish trifle.
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Pink Velvet Cake

Pink velvet cake is sweet, tangy, and the prettiest pink cake you’ll ever make! Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, and baby showers.
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart is made with a buttery tart crust, sweet vanilla cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries with a shiny glaze. The perfect easy Summer strawberry dessert.
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Vegan Lemon Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Vegan lemon cake with lemon cream cheese frosting and lemon curd filling. Moist, fluffy, and packed with real lemon flavor.
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Lemon Dream Cake

This fluffy Lemon Dream Cake is exactly what dessert dreams are made of, with a sweet icing drizzle and delicious lemon flavor!
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No Bake Strawberry Cream Cheesecake

No bake strawberry cream cheesecake is a delicious dessert that can be enjoyed all year round, especially during the summer when turning on the oven can be a daunting task. That’s why I love no bake desserts, especially this creamy strawberry cheesecake.
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Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake

This strawberry ice cream cake has layers of different ice creams and Cool Whip. You’ll love the homemade strawberry crunch topping!
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Easy Vegan Lemon Cheesecake (No-Bake)

Easy vegan lemon cheesecake with no-bake cookie crust, cream cheese filling and tangy lemon curd. Made in a loaf pan, it makes a small batch.
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Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes

These Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes are fluffy, sweet and tangy; a lemon lover’s dream! They’re gluten free, nut free, eggless and easily vegan!
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Strawberry Mousse Tartlets

Mini strawberry mousse tartlets are filled with a strawberry cream cheese nestled atop a pre-made crust for the perfect bite-sized delights.
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