Spring desserts for the holiday table

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Chefs present excellent desserts for a spring party.

How to Make - Spring Desserts for the Holiday Table

Lemon yogurt cake

This simple cupcake from the Barefoot Countess creates a springtime atmosphere with its bright lemon scent.

Recipe: Lemon yogurt cake

Eclairs with colored glaze

Decorate party eclairs with brightly colored icing tinted with fruit juices.

Recipe: Eclairs with colored glaze

Carrot roll

Each slice of this savory roll is filled with a delicate cream cheese frosting. Topped with mini "carrots," it makes a wonderful dessert for Easter or any other spring holiday.

Recipe: Carrot roll

The lemoniest bars

This treat is a true lemon feast! We added lemon zest to the crust, lemon juice to the filling, and topped it with lemon candies—a heaven for lovers of tart citrus.

Recipe: The lemoniest bars

Refreshing lemon mousse

Aina's lemon mousse is rich yet airy. For a beautiful presentation, serve in soufflé bowls.

Recipe: Refreshing lemon mousse

Strawberry lemonade flavored bars

This cute treat features lemon tartness and freeze-dried strawberries for a spring-inspired flavor and a pink color.

Recipe: Strawberry lemonade flavored bars

Strawberry cobbler

Sweet strawberries are the base of this spring dessert, baked with a golden pastry topping. To ensure the filling sets properly, be sure to let the cobbler cool completely before serving.

Recipe: Strawberry cobbler

Lemon chiffon cake with strawberry cream

Lemon zest and juice add flavor to this light, whipped cake. Puréed strawberries add a pink hue to the marshmallow cream.

Recipe: Lemon chiffon cake with strawberry cream

Pink lemonade tart

The combination of homemade lemon curd and fresh strawberry puree gives this tart a beautiful orange-pink hue and a wonderful flavor.

Recipe: Pink lemonade tart

Pineapple Upside-Down Donuts

This cute twist on classic donuts is easy to make and easy to serve. Each fluffy, individual serving is topped with rich, caramelized pineapple.

Recipe: Pineapple Upside-Down Donuts

Lavender Ice Cream Cake

Fill a graham cracker crust with homemade lavender ice cream. Purple sugar adds a lovely color that complements the dessert's floral aroma.

Recipe: Lavender Ice Cream Cake

Mini Cheesecakes with Glazed Bacon

What could make miniature cheesecakes even more delicious? Try mixing bacon grease into the cookie crust.

Recipe: Mini Cheesecakes with Glazed Bacon

Rhubarb Crisp

Make the most of fresh rhubarb by roasting it into a simple dessert for gatherings with friends.

Recipe: Rhubarb Crisp

Banana bread with walnuts

Add a touch of sweetness to your bread; this comforting, crowd-pleasing cake is perfect for any occasion.

Recipe: Banana bread with walnuts

Cupcakes with maple syrup and bacon

Maple syrup and bacon bits are added to the batter, topped with pudding mix, and topped with cream cheese frosting. These cupcakes are not only a great starter for a party—they're packed with flavor.

Recipe: Cupcakes with maple syrup and bacon

Shortbread with jam

These easy shortbread cookies require just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes of prep time.

Recipe: Shortbread with jam

Chocolate pancake cake with Dolce de Leche cream

This decadent dessert with a chewy texture alternates homemade crepes with a dulce de leche filling.

Recipe: Chocolate pancake cake with Dolce de Leche cream

Blueberry and Orange Glazed Scones

Stir fresh blueberries into a creamy batter for a flaky brunch pastry. Tyler tops the cooled scones with a sweet-and-tart orange glaze.

Recipe: Blueberry and Orange Glazed Scones

Almond tuile cookies

Roll these crispy, buttery cookies into cylinders while still warm and serve with sorbet or ice cream for a decadent dessert.

Recipe: Almond tuile cookies

Lemon Ricotta Muffins

Giada's adorable, decadent ricotta muffins are topped with sugar and slivered almonds.

Recipe: Lemon Ricotta Muffins

Chocolate chip cookies

Bake these truly chocolate chip cookies: in addition to cocoa, these cookies use 2 cups of chocolate chips.

Recipe: Chocolate chip cookies

Strawberry Pretzel Trifle

For a single-serve treat, layer crumbled pretzels and cream cheese filling.

Recipe: Strawberry Pretzel Trifle

Lemon Love Cake

Use store-bought dry lemon pie mix as the base for this simple cake; the filling is made with lemon pudding mix.

Recipe: Lemon Love Cake

Lemon cheesecake on a lemon-rosemary shortbread crust

Lemon curd and a shortbread crust make this cheesecake something special.

Recipe: Lemon cheesecake on a lemon-rosemary shortbread crust

Lemon olive oil cake

Olive oil adds a complex, savory flavor to store-bought pie mix, resulting in a more grown-up yet simple spring dessert.

Recipe: Lemon olive oil cake

Chocolate cookies with different toppings

Make simple chocolate chip cookies ahead of time, then prepare your dipping options so guests of all ages can choose their favorite treat.

Recipe: Chocolate cookies with different toppings