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Home » Best Of » 8 Spring Desserts That Taste Like Home

8 Spring Desserts That Taste Like Home

Modified: May 28, 2025 by Molly Pisula · Published: May 30, 2025 · As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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There’s something about spring that brings out the sweetest memories—sunny afternoons, open windows, and homemade treats cooling on the counter. These spring desserts are simple, nostalgic, and full of comforting flavors that feel just like home. Whether it’s a fruity pie, a creamy pudding, or a cake made from scratch, each of these recipes is a reminder that the best desserts don’t have to be fancy to be unforgettable.

Peach Blueberry Crisp

Peach Blueberry Crisp. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Juicy peaches and sweet blueberries baked under a golden, buttery crumble. These mini crisps are bursting with fresh fruit flavor and perfect for spring.
Get the Recipe: Peach Blueberry Crisp

Easy Lemon Ricotta Cake

Easy Lemon Ricotta Cake. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Light and moist with fresh lemon juice and creamy ricotta, this cake has a delicate crumb and subtle almond flavor—simple and elegant.
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Ricotta Cake

Lemon Blueberry Crêpes

Lemon Blueberry Crêpes. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Thin crêpes filled with lemony ricotta and topped with a warm blueberry sauce. A fresh, light dessert with just the right balance of sweet and tart.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Crêpes

Mom's Strawberry Shortcake

Mom's Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: Life Currents.

Sweet strawberries and fluffy whipped cream layered over warm buttermilk biscuits. A timeless, homey dessert that tastes like spring.
Get the Recipe: Mom's Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Bars

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Bars. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

These buttery bars combine tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries with a crisp, crumbly topping. A portable twist on the classic spring crisp.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Bars

Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

A smooth coconut custard in a flaky crust, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut. Rich, cool, and made for sunny days.
Get the Recipe: Coconut Cream Pie

Fully Loaded Carrot Cake

Fully Loaded Carrot Cake. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Packed with carrots, pineapple, raisins, and spice, this moist cake is layered with tangy cream cheese frosting for a nostalgic bite of spring.
Get the Recipe: Fully Loaded Carrot Cake

Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird Cake. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

A Southern favorite filled with banana, pineapple, and pecans, finished with cream cheese frosting. Moist, fruity, and full of old-fashioned flavor.
Get the Recipe: Hummingbird Cake

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