5 Fun Spring Dessert Ideas

Spring is the season of renewal, rejuvenation, and new beginnings. It's also the perfect time to indulge in delicious, light, refreshing desserts celebrating the season's flavors. From fresh berries and citrus to floral and herbal notes, there are many ways to create mouthwatering desserts that capture the essence of spring. Here are five fun spring dessert ideas to inspire your next baking adventure.

1. Lemon Lavender Cupcakes

These Lemon Lavender Cupcakes are tangy and sweet, with a subtle hint of floral fragrance. The cupcakes are made with lemon zest and juice, which gives them a bright and refreshing flavor. The lavender-infused frosting is light and fluffy, with a delicate lavender flavor that compliments the lemon perfectly. Check out the recipe here for inspiration and decorate your cupcakes with shreds of lemon for an extra sweet touch.

2. Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

This Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is a beautiful and delicious dessert, perfect for spring. The layers of fluffy whipped cream, sweet strawberries, and crumbly shortcake create an elegant and easy dessert. This recipe is also easy to adapt by substituting other types of fruit, such as blueberries or peaches, for the strawberries. 

3. Tuck-ins 

Tuck-ins are roastable Inside-Out S'mores on a stick with fluffy marshmallows, homemade graham crackers, and chocolate all tucked in! Tuck-ins come in various flavors to leave smiles on everyone's faces! You can even get a TerraFlame Fire Bowl on the side instead of making a bonfire for easy roasting and elevating the experience. Shop Tuck-ins now at tuckins.com, and shop TerraFlame products here!

4. Lemon Bars

Lemon bars are a tart and refreshing dessert that's perfect for spring. These bars have a buttery shortbread crust and a tangy lemon filling. They're easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making them perfect for a springtime picnic or backyard barbecue. Check out this sweet Lemon Bar recipe here. 

5. Fruit Tart

A fruit tart is a beautiful and delicious dessert, perfect for spring. This dessert has a buttery shortbread crust, a creamy pastry cream, and fresh seasonal fruit. The best part is that this recipe only takes 15 minutes to prepare! 

Tag us on Instagram @tuck.ins or Facebook @TuckInsFoods, and tell us which spring dessert you want to recreate this season!

Sophie Teitel