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30 Irresistible Springtime Sweets

Easter· round-up
April 6, 2017

Easter is next week, people! Next. Week. Are you panicking yet??

Have no fear! I am here to help you get your food preparations in order, specifically those foods on the sweet end of the spectrum.

30 Irresistible Springtime Sweets photo collageI have curated a list of some of the more delectable treats that are perfect for Easter, as well as your other Springtime events (Mother’s Day, etc). You’ll find the list broken up into four categories: Easter-themed Treats, Carrot Cake Treats, Fruity Desserts, and Gorgeous Spring Cakes.

Check out the list below! Which ones are your favorite?!

Easter-themed Treats

Cookie Dough Easter Eggs with M&M’s – Certified Pastry Aficionado

Pastel Colored Eggs Wrapped in Platic

Surprise Cupcake Baskets – Sheri Silver

Cupcakes Cut In Half That Are Filled With Candy

White Chocolate Easter Bark – The Gracious Wife

Pastel colored white chocolate bark with m&m's

Easter Egg Fruit Pizza – Persnickety Plates

Fruit Pizza in the shape of an easter egg, with fruit forming stripes

Easter Egg Hunt Rice Krispies Treats – Foodie Frugal Mama

Rice Krispy treats with green frosting to look like grass and Easter eggs

Cadbury Creme Egg Dip – Dip Recipe Creations

Basket of cadbury creme egg dip

Easter Nest Sugar Cookie Cups – Yummy Healthy Easy

Cookie Frosted To Look Like Grass With Easter Egg Candies

Granola Bird Nests with Easter Eggs – Stacey Homemaker

Granola made to look like a birds nest with m&m's to look like eggs

Carrot Cake Treats

One-hour Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls – Kleinworth & Co.

Carrot Cake Cinnamon rolls

Gooey Cinnamon Carrot Poke Cake – Julie’s Eats & Treats

Piece of cinnamon carrot poke cake

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies – Celebrating Sweets

Stack of carrot cake sandwich cookies

Carrot Cake Cheesecake – Chef de Home

slice of carrot cake cheesecake

Carrot Cake Pops with Cream Cheese Icing – The Gracious Wife

Carrot Cake Cake Pop Frosted With Cream Cheese icing

Cheesecake Swirl Carrot Bundt Cake – Marsha’s Baking Addiction

Slices of cheesecake carrot cake bundt cake

Easter Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting – Pineapple and Coconut

Carrot cake cupcakes with maple cream cheese frosting

Fruity Desserts

Southern Banana Pudding – Certified Pastry Aficionado

cups of Warm Banana Pudding

Glazed Cherry Hand Pies – Certified Pastry Aficionado

Glazed Cherry Hand Pie Cut In Half

Blueberry Crumb Bars – Certified Pastry Aficionado

Stack of blueberry crumb bars

Triple Berry Lemon Cookie Cups – Spoonful of Flavor

Cookie cups topped with blueberries, strawberries and raspberries

Easy Key Lime Pie Bars – Renee’s Kitchen Adventures

plate of key lime pie bars

Berry Crumbles – Girl Gone Gourmet

small cups of berry crumbles

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Parfaits – The Suburban Soapbox

Four dishes of Lemon Meringue Cheesecake Parfaits

Strawberry Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting – Cook with Kushi

Display stand of strawberry cupcakes with buttercream frosting

Gorgeous Spring Cakes

Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Strawberry Coulis – Certified Pastry Aficionado

Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Strawberry Coulis with whole strawberries in the middle of the cake

Blueberry Shortcake – Liv for Cake

Blueberry shortcake on a cake stand

Easter Basketweave Cake – Blahnik Baker

Cake frosted to look like a basket with easter decorations on top

Lime & Coconut Icebox Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream – Call Me PMC

Lime & Coconut Icebox Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream with a slice of lime

Mixed Berry Charlotte Cake – Happy Foods Tube

Mixed Berry Charlotte Cake with whole berries in the middle

Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake – Saving Room for Dessert

Plate with slices of Blueberry Lemon Icebox Cake -

Coconut Lemon Layer Cake (Easter Speckled Egg Cake) – Blahnik Baker

slice of Coconut Lemon Layer Cake (Easter Speckled Egg Cake) on a plate

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  1. Darcey Filer says

    August 26, 2025 at 7:41 am

    The 30-irresistible-springtime-sweets list is all about refreshing desserts filled with seasonal fruits, light flavors, and vibrant colors. These treats bring joy and energy to any spring gathering. Much like the curiosity around who owns crumbl people are always eager to know the inspiration behind such delightful creations

    Reply
  2. FoodDoz says

    October 23, 2022 at 9:42 am

    Thanks for the post. http://www.fooddoz.com

    Reply
  3. Carly says

    April 10, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    I want one of everything. It all looks so good!

    Carly | http://www.thecarlycollective.com

    Reply
  4. Shannon says

    April 9, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    Great roundup! MMMM the carrot cake sandwiches and the the cherry hand pies. yum.

    Reply
  5. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says

    April 7, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    This is an awesome roundup! All of the desserts look fabulous and perfect for Easter.

    Reply
  6. Maggie Unzueta says

    April 7, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    Oh wow! I want to try all of these sweets. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Rachel says

    April 7, 2017 at 10:57 am

    What a fun, and inspiring list! I am super hungry now!

    Reply
  8. Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says

    April 7, 2017 at 9:05 am

    I’m not really a big dessert person, but man these look delicious! I think my favorite is the blueberry shortcake. Especially this time of year, when fresh blueberries are so amazing

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      April 7, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      I love that one too! It looks so fancy but really simple to make

      Reply
  9. Kristina says

    April 6, 2017 at 10:23 pm

    mhmm looks & sounds delicious! IDK which to make?! I’m pinning for later! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Jessica Devlin Devlin says

    April 6, 2017 at 9:59 pm

    wow these all look so delicious. i especially like the carrot cupcakes. so cute

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      April 7, 2017 at 6:52 am

      Me too! I love the carrot decor.

      Reply
  11. Elizabeth says

    April 6, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    This all looks so amazing! It’s making me sooooo hungry!! If I hadn’t just made cookies, I’d totally make some! Adding it to my recipe book!

    Reply
  12. Bonnie says

    April 6, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    These look so good and perfect for spring!

    Reply
  13. Amberly says

    April 6, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    I want all of these right now!! Haha my boys and I are going to try a few for sure!

    Reply
  14. Tricia says

    April 6, 2017 at 1:22 pm

    All of these look absolutely amazing! I think the very first one would be my favorite, though. Can’t go wrong with cookie dough or M&Ms!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      April 7, 2017 at 6:52 am

      I can’t argue with that!

      Reply
  15. Carol ("Mimi") says

    April 6, 2017 at 11:56 am

    Thanks for curating this collection of yummy-looking treats! I don’t know which one looks the best. Pinning for future reference.

    Reply
  16. Julie Torres says

    April 6, 2017 at 11:18 am

    You had me at carrot cake cinnamon rolls- holy moly!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      April 7, 2017 at 6:51 am

      Right?! I need to try them for myself! Soooo gooey looking

      Reply
  17. Jess says

    April 6, 2017 at 11:11 am

    These are some great desserts! I will have to make some for my next family get together! Thanks for doing the roundup!!

    Reply
  18. Rachel @ Kitchen Cents says

    April 6, 2017 at 10:43 am

    There are so many fabulous ideas in this roundup. Springtime is the best. Thanks for sharing all these links!

    Reply
  19. Janelle Reeves says

    April 6, 2017 at 10:27 am

    These all look amazing!! Those carrot cake sandwich cookies are calling my name!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      April 7, 2017 at 6:51 am

      Don’t they look amazing?!

      Reply
  20. Julia @ HappyFoods Tube says

    April 6, 2017 at 8:59 am

    So many great ideas! Thanks for including my recipe! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      April 7, 2017 at 6:51 am

      You’re welcome! That cake is too stunning to leave off this list!

      Reply
  21. Andrea says

    April 6, 2017 at 8:49 am

    It’s hard to get past the chocolate 🙂

    Reply
  22. Giustina says

    April 6, 2017 at 8:00 am

    YUM!! They all look delicious! And I love all the sweets that include fresh fruit! <3

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      April 7, 2017 at 6:50 am

      Me too! I am always craving amazing fruit, especially in the spring

      Reply

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