When it comes to winter, fall, and even summer, people often have plenty of recipes to provide, from the perfect way to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving to making popsicles at home as a nice little summer treat. However, spring-inspired food/recipes are rarely talked about, and oftentimes it is hard to find the perfect, delectable, spring-themed treat. This article will give you the perfect opportunity to find some spring foods that could one day become staples in your life during this season.

- Strawberry Brownies: You’ve probably heard of good old, regular chocolate brownies, or maybe the occasional blondie, too, but strawberry brownies are few and far between, and make for the perfect, pink, spring-themed berry treat to brighten your day!
- Lemon Tart: While classic chocolate desserts are always a hit, there’s something about a bright, filling lemon tart that truly captures the essence of spring. With its buttery crust and its delicious citrusy filling, it’s like a burst of sunshine on a plate—perfect for celebrating the beginnings of warmer days and blooming flowers!
- Strawberry Tiramisu: Traditional tiramisu is a beloved classic, but swapping coffee for fresh, juicy strawberries gives this dessert a light, fruity twist that’s perfect for spring! With layers of fluffy mascarpone (a type of Italian acid-set cream cheese), delicate ladyfingers, and sweet berries, strawberry tiramisu is a refreshing way to welcome the season, and you can both add on and get rid of various ingredients to make it special to you!
- Carrot Cake Doughnuts: Carrot cake is a classic springtime, and anytime favorite, but turning it into soft, spiced donuts makes it even more fun and irresistible! With warm cinnamon, shredded carrots, and a sweet cream cheese glaze, these donuts are the perfect treat for celebrating the fresh, vibrant flavors of the season!
- Strawberry Mint Macarons: Delicate, crisp, and filled with a luscious strawberry-mint ganache, these macarons are the perfect way to welcome spring. The sweet berry flavor paired with refreshing mint makes each bite feel as light and fresh as a sunny spring afternoon, and the color combo of pink and green is exactly what you were looking to bake this spring!
- Lemon Blackberry Cake: Lemon truly encompasses all of what spring is about: bright, happy, and sweet, and combined with juicy blackberries in this stunning springtime cake, the tangy citrus perfectly balances the rich berry flavor, making every bite feel like a taste of sunshine and blooming gardens.
- Strawberry Shortcake Cake: A classic springtime favorite, this cake takes everything you love about traditional strawberry shortcake and turns it into a show-stopping layered dessert. With fluffy vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, and billowy whipped cream, it’s the perfect treat for celebrating sunny days and sweet moments.
- Blackberry cobbler: Bursting with juicy, sun-ripened blackberries and topped with a golden, buttery crust, this rustic dessert is a true taste of spring. This classic dessert is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and is absolutely the perfect way to enjoy the season’s sweetest berries in every comforting bite.
- Pineapple and Strawberry Layer Cake: This vibrant cake is like a slice of sunshine, with layers of soft, fluffy cake filled with sweet strawberries and juicy pineapple. The tropical flavors and bright colors make it the perfect dessert for celebrating the fresh, breezy days of spring.
- No-Bake Pistachio Pie: Ending on a good note, this creamy, nutty pistachio pie is the perfect way to wrap up any spring gathering. With its rich, velvety filling and a crunchy, buttery crust, it’s a light yet indulgent dessert that doesn’t require turning on the oven—just chill and enjoy the delightful flavors of pistachio in every bite.

For specific recipes, see this link to Pies and Tacos, an amazing website run by a Brazilian woman named Camila Hurst that provides all kinds of food/dessert recipes. Pies and Tacos was a blog started by Hurst while she was working as a waitress in New York. Baking served as a creative outlet for her to let out stress, and soon, she started sharing her talents with the world. On October 16th, 2017 Pies and Tacos was first created. Today, Hurst has two cookbooks, an online course, and hundreds of recipes that I am excited to provide you with!
- Recipes for various spring desserts https://www.piesandtacos.com/category/seasons/spring-vibes/