Spring Dessert Recipes

Find spring dessert recipes that are full of clean, fresh flavours as well as lighter - just in time for longer days and sunshine

Spring dessert recipes to make for any occasion, and especially when you're expecting guests. Our wonderfulpassion fruit cheesecake is the perfect dessert to top off a dinner party and it's the ideal way to incorporate a lovely spring dessert into your menu this weekend. It's the perfect balance of both light and satisfying!

We have cheesecakes, like our baked orange cheesecake or our rhubarb and ginger cheesecake which are full of seasonal flavours and are both firm family favourites. They're so easy to make and you'll be guaranteed to have a house full of satisfied guests.

Spring means Easter and we've got a lovely Easter celebration cake for you to try that's made with rich, indulgent chocolate and is perfect for those who don't love the traditional Simnel cake. Despite the fact that it's got four layers, it's surprisingly easy to make!

If after Easter, however, you're fed up of chocolate, then a tangy tart will never go amiss, so give our classic lemon tart a go. There's nothing quite like homemade pastry, but if you're really short on time you can cheat and use shop bought. If you're feeling slightly more adventurous, then our rhubarb and lemon tart is also wonderful and combines the flavours of the season.

Spring is a time for clean, fresh flavours and all our dessert recipes are ideal for this time of year. Flavours like lemon, passion fruit and rhubarb are all very common this time of year so we've come up with delightful recipes that feature them in a new and exciting way, as well as the classics. Enjoy these dessert recipes as a follow up to your dinner party meal or if you're brave enough to have a barbecue this early on in the season, then why not enjoy them outdoors in the sunshine!

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Rhubarb Custard Tart

Rhubarb and custard are a match made in heaven so what better way to celebrate them both than in the form of a rhubarb and custard tart! Creamy and dreamy! This tart makes a wonderful Spring dessert that the whole family will love, so give it a go this week! Get the recipe: Rhubarb and Custard Tart

Lemon Chiffon Cake

This light lemon chiffon cake really looks the part for spring topped with edible flowers. It's super light and tastes great - the perfect bake to have with an afternoon cup of tea. Get the recipe: Lemon Chiffon Cake

Lemon and Lime Drizzle Cake

Made with clotted cream, not butter, this is a wonderfully light and fluffy lemon and lime drizzle cake recipe. You can whip up this bake in just over an hour, so it's a great one to make if you've got last minute visitors. Get the recipe: Lemon and Lime Drizzle Cake

White Tea Infused Chocolate Pots with Pistachio Toffee

You might never have thought to pair these unusual flavours but our white tea infused chocolate pots with pistachio toffee are so creamy and indulgent, you'll give your guests a dessert to remember. What's more, they're really quick to make so a great time saver too. Get the recipe: White Tea Infused Chocolate Pots with Pistachio Toffee

Meringue Roulade with Orange and Passion Fruit

For something that will really impress your guests that's both light and fruity but equally as sweet and satisfying, give our meringue roulade with orange and passion fruit recipe a go. It takes a bit of patience to get the rolling right, but it's well worth it! Get the recipe: Meringue Roulade with Orange and Passion Fruit

Fresh Nectarine and Almond Tart

Warm Chocolate Tart with Tawny Port

Our warm chocolate tart with tawny port is a chocolate lovers' dream! So rich and indulgent, a small slice of this tart is the ultimate luxury! You can prep this tart ahead of time, so it's a great one to make if you're entertaining. Get the recipe: Warm Chocolate Tart with Tawny Port

Hazelnut and Frangelico Brownies

This hazelnut and frangelico brownies recipe is wickedly grown-up - delicious with a scoop of luxury vanilla ice-cream for a dinner party dessert. These deliciously sweet and nutty brownies make the perfect teatime treat or indulgent dessert. Get the recipe: Hazelnut and Frangelico Brownies

Banoffee Pie

Everyone will come back for seconds of this decadent (but oh so easy) banoffee pie recipe! A great way to use up any leftover bananas you've got in the kitchen and you know it's a fail safe option everyone is going to love. Get the recipe: Banoffee Pie

Rhubarb and Ginger Cheesecake

It's difficult to top the tart flavour of new spring rhubarb - but by cooking it in stem ginger syrup and then baking into a creamy cheesecake, we think we've managed it! Your guests will be wowed by the fresh flavours of this rhubarb and ginger cheesecake recipe. Get the recipe: Rhubarb and Ginger Cheesecake

Solo Rhubarb and Orange Crumbles

A crumble hot from the oven is irresistible - and even more so when it's our solo rhubarb and orange crumbles recipe, brimming with delicious seasonal fruit! Serve them up in individual glass jars for a really stylish pudding idea. Get the recipe: Solo Rhubarb and Orange Crumbles

Strawberry and Ricotta Trifle

This stunning strawberry and ricotta trifle recipe may look maddeningly fattening, but it's not! In fact, it's a light, refreshing summer pud. This recipe serves up to ten people, so it's a great one to whip up if you're throwing a party. Get the recipe: Strawberry and Ricotta Trifle

Orange and Pistachio Cake with Orange Buttercream

Pistachios add the most divine flavour to this orange and pistachio cake with orange buttercream recipe, and the juice in the mixture keeps it really moist This recipe is just bursting with wonderful flavour and all topped off with a sweet and citrussy buttercream that makes it a showstopper! Get the recipe: Orange and Pistachio Cake with Orange Buttercream

Baked Orange Cheesecake

This baked orange cheesecake recipe can be made with whatever fruits are seasonal, making it the most versatile of spring desserts! Everyone loves a good cheesecake and this recipe makes one big enough to serve 10, so it's a great crowd pleasing recipe. Get the recipe: Baked Orange Cheesecake

Easter Celebration Cake

Spring spells Easter and that in turn means Easter cakes! This Easter celebration cake is simple to make, yet so stunning - a great alternative to the traditional Simnel cake. A really impressive looking cake, it would make the perfect centre piece to your table. Get the recipe: Easter Celebration cake

Rhubarb and Lemon Tart

Lemon and rhubarb are a great combination and they come together wonderfully in this light lemon and rhubarb tart recipe. Perfect for after-dinner or with afternoon tea when entertaining your girlfriends! Get the recipe: Lemon and Rhubarb Tart

Rhubarb and Orange Fool

Our rhubarb and orange fool recipe is so easy so it's ideal for when guests pop round unexpectedly. They won't believe how quickly you've managed to make it! What's more, it can be prepared ahead to so it makes for a perfect no fuss dinner party option. Get the recipe: Rhubarb and Orange Fool

Classic Lemon Tart

Sometimes simple is best like this classic lemon tart recipe. Sharp but delightful, this tart is a firm favourite and real crowd pleaser. For a no fuss dessert option you know will work every time, you know a classic lemon tart is the perfect choice to go for. Get the recipe: Classic Lemon Tart

Lemon Syllabub with Peaches and Amaretti

If you're looking for something simple yet delicious to serve your guests for dessert, then our lemon syllabub with peaches and Amaretti is ideal. This is a beautiful dessert that's super light too. Get the recipe: Lemon Syllabub with Peaches and Amaretti

Baked Plum and Cinnamon Meringue

Both simple and delicious, our baked plum and cinnamon meringue is a lovely Spring recipe that's full of delightful flavours. It's crunchy, gooey and everything you want from a dessert. Get the recipe: Baked Plum and Cinnamon Meringue

Peach and Passion Fruit Meringue Trifle

Our peach and passion fruit meringue trifle is a really interesting variation on the classic trifle recipe. The peach and passion fruit really lift it up and give it a clean and light flavour. This pud can be thrown together in minutes so it's a great one to try when you're in a hurry. Get the recipe: Peach and Passion Fruit Meringue Trifle

Passion Fruit and Honeycomb Parfait

Top off dinner with our super delicate passion fruit and honeycomb parfait. It's so indulgent and creamy and everyone will love it. Topped with fresh raspberries, there's a wonderful sweetness to this dish. Get the recipe: Passion Fruit and Honeycomb Parfait

Coffee Pavlovas with Cappuccino Cream

For a lovely, unusual dessert, try our recipe for coffee pavlovas with cappuccino cream. It's nice and creamy without sitting heavy and the coffee makes it a really luxurious dessert for grown-ups!  Get the recipe: Coffee Pavlovas with Cappuccino Cream

Chocolate and Peanut Cheesecake

Chocolate and peanuts are a dreamy match so give our chocolate and peanut cheesecake a go - it's a real favourite and not only does it look stunning its also so delicious too! It's a great go to, whether you're entertaining or just want something special to tuck into this weekend. Get the recipe: Chocolate and Peanut Cheesecake