1
Lemon Bars
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
If you prefer your desserts almost more tart than sweet, then these lemon bars are the perfect spring dessert for you. An ideal make-ahead dessert, these bars will be the star of all your spring & summer celebrations. Pucker up, buttercup!
Get the Lemon Bars recipe.
2
Aperol Spritz Trifles
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
This trifle draws inspiration from everybody’s favorite summer cocktail: the Aperol Spritz. This popular beverage fuses effervescent Prosecco, a bittersweet and bright Italian aperitivo, and fresh orange. We include all three of those ingredients in this layered dessert. It’s like an adult version of an orange Creamsicle!
Get the Aperol Spritz Trifles recipe.
3
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
4
Fruit Tart
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
If you’re one of the many who are stunned by the shiny fruit tarts in bakery windows, then this recipe is for you. Good news: It’s surprisingly easy to make a stunning fruit tart right at home! Make it as the star of your Easter dinner, or as an easy, warm-weather treat to indulge in anytime.
Get the Fruit Tart recipe.
5
Strawberry Pop-Tart Blondies
PHOTO: NICO SCHINCO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
6
Easter Chick Cupcakes
ERIK BERNSTEIN
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
7
Carrot Cake
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
This tried-and-true recipe is tender and perfectly spiced with all the textures and flavors you’re looking for (no big chunks of carrot here 🙅). Covered with plenty of tangy cream cheese frosting, this recipe is bound to be your new go-to for spring celebrations, Easter dinner, or any time you’re craving this beloved dessert.
Get the Carrot Cake recipe.
8
Petit Fours
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
9
No-Churn Strawberry Shortcake Vegan Ice Cream
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: LAURA REGE
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
10
No-Bake Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
This no-bake cheesecake gets a stunning, swirly topping of blackberries that looks more like art than dessert. You may not use all of the blackberry topping for the swirling, but save it. You can serve the cheesecake with the extra sauce to get more of that blackberry flavor.
Get the No-Bake Blackberry Cheesecake Bars recipe.
11
Pavlova Cupcakes With Raspberry Sauce
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
12
Copycat Cheesecake Factory Mango Key Lime Cheesecake
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
13
Battenberg Cake
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDSERON
Want to feel like you’re on The Great British Bake Off? Make Battenberg cake. White- and pink-tinted slices of rich almond cake are brushed with apricot jam, artfully stacked, and covered with sweet almond marzipan for a cake that’s stunning and delicious enough to win the approval of Paul Hollywood any day of the week.
Get the Battenberg Cake recipe.
14
Gelato
PHOTO CREDIT: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS
Those who hail from Italy particularly love gelato, savoring flavors like nocciala (hazelnut), pistachio, and fregola (strawberry) by the cup as they walk through the piazzas of Rome, Florence, or Milano. If you’ve never experienced authentic gelato, then you might just surprise yourself with how much you love it (maybe more than American ice cream… shhh!).
Get the Gelato recipe.
15
Raspberry Tiramisu
Joel Goldberg
We love a classic tiramisu and couldn’t imagine it getting much better–until raspberries entered the picture. We use a little orange liqueur instead of rum to amplify the brighter flavors and add that little *special something*.
Get the Raspberry Tiramisu recipe.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
16
Strawberry Pretzel Tart
Parker feierbach
Also known as strawberry pretzel salad (lol!), this nostalgic dessert strikes the perfect balance between whimsical and classic, sweet and salty. It might sound a little strange, but trust us—it just works. The pretzel crust is a surprisingly ideal complement to the rich cream cheese layer and the sweet strawberries and Jell-O.
Get the Strawberry Pretzel Tart recipe.
17
Lemon Butter Cookies
Parker Feierbach
These cookies have the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It's the treat to make any day a little better. If you're obsessed with lemon desserts like we are, then try our lemon bars next!
Get the Lemon Butter Cookies recipe.
18
Lemon Poppy Zucchini Bread
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
This upgraded zucchini bread is still as soft as can be, with a little bit of tartness and added texture, thanks to lemon and poppyseeds. Best part—the lemon glaze goes on while the bread is still warm so that it soaks some of it up for a sticky, crunchy coating.
Get the Lemon Poppy Zucchini Bread recipe.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
19
Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Parker feierbach
20
Rhubarb Cake
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Rhubarb is strikingly beautiful, and this cake shows it off well. The stalks bake right in, becoming soft and jammy, and are surrounded by a crunchy sugary crust. It’s quick and simple—more like a snacking cake—meaning you can eat it with your hands wherever your party takes you.
Get the Rhubarb Cake recipe.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below