These dessert recipes will add a zest of freshness to your dinning tables. They are simple, sweet and subtle carry you into the new season. It packed with recipes for everyone and a great way to start your baking journey.
This season has to be the only one that brings a sense of calm over me. Don’t get me wrong, I love all the seasons but spring and summer are the only two seasons that bring a sense of peace and calm as things slow down a bit and work takes a little breather these are the months I usually set aside to review and reset for the rest of the months which are chaotic. That being said, spring recipes are all about freshness and a time to bring in comfort through food.
With the current climate in the air and with people being uncertain and unsure of everything in life right now, not being diplomatic but am referring to the war all over – comfort and kindness is essential. And there is nothing more comforting and kind to bake/make something for yourself and to share it with your friends/people or even strangers. These recipes bring a warm feeling to me and a large smile to my face, they change my mood when I need it and definitely allow me to enjoy the basics.
Spring is essentially when the days are longer, slowly getting brighter and gently warmer. As I have so many wonderful recipes it only seemed fitting to repurpose them into this round up so you and I don’t forget how delicious there are and who doesn’t love a good sweet treat every now and then? I know I do for sure. Depending on which part of the world you are in, you will have access to farmer markets a lot more now and it will be filled with good produce which is what you want to focus on and that’s where these recipes come in to play, sometimes its amazing to use what you have in season in recipes that mix and match produce.
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I have combined a few of my favorites from various seasons that work well with substitutes. These are those recipes if you do not have an oven. But still want to enjoy the feeling of making something delicious and sharing it with your loves one. They are simple and easy to make.
This eggless chocolate mousse is a keeper, inspired by Nigella Lawson’s recipe this no bake dessert is fuss free and needs a handful of ingredients which comes together easily without any fuss. It is the perfect sweet treat to make on a Monday and store in your fridge for the week.
These doughnuts are fuss free, fluffy, tender, crispy and light. They are easy to mix together and very delicious, not to mention only need one bowl to make.
This creamy cheesecake is filled with mango and have the best digestive biscuit base crust. It is rich, indulgent and very delicious – not to mention, easy to make and the perfect summer no bake dessert recipe.
Custard drowned brioche bread slices, stuffed with a strawberries and cream cheese filling, cooked until golden. Topped with vanilla whipped cream, more fresh strawberries and a drizzle of maple syrup. The perfect combination of strawberries and cream with French toast.
This easiest and tastiest crepes you will make at home, in a blender. It is such a simple but delicious breakfast option. Tender, soft and crispy on the edges, no better way to enjoy crepes.
An easy no bake dessert recipe that is quick and delicious. Not to mention the perfect Indian dessert recipe for the festive season. All you need are a few pantry ingredients and you got the best make ahead dessert that is creamy, rich and crunchy in every bite.
Tangy and sweet this lime pie needs only 4 ingredients, it is a no bake dessert that tastes like a dream. It is fresh, creamy, rich and delicious – not to mention very easy to make and perfect for summer.
Creamy and delicious mango mousse that is so simple and easy to make. It is such a yummy summer dessert that is perfect with a little whipped cream and tajin seasoning.
Creamy and rich this coconut dessert is tropical lovers delight. It is so simple to make using coconut milk powder, sugar and gelatin. Serve it with your favorite fruit and toasted desiccated coconut.
This zesty and delicious lemon preserve recipe uses the leftover lemon peels in your fridge. It makes for a fruity and fresh jam that is sweet, sour and has a slight bitter marmalade like taste.
This healthy dessert needs only 2 ingredients and is so creamy and delicious! Serve it chilled with more yogurt and fresh berries for the perfect summer sweet treat.
Creamy and delicious, this summer dessert is a no bake recipe that needs only heavy cream, oranges, sugar to make. It is easy, yummy and tastes like orange flavored custard.
This crepe cake has all the flavors mangoes and cream. There are 14 thin crepes, layered with mango puree and whipped cream. It is the easiest, freshest and tastiest dessert recipe for summer.
Creamy and delicious, this cheesecake is a no bake recipe made with fresh strawberries, cream cheese, condensed milk and gelatin. A simple dessert that takes little time to prepare and looks very pretty.
A no bake, eggless dessert that is creamy, velvet smooth, simple and easy to make. Using fresh Alphonso mango puree to make this elegant and delicious Italian recipe.
This remastered coconut candy bar is one recipe that will not disappoint. With a dairy free dark chocolate covering, the fresh coconut filling stays sealed within making for the perfect bounty bar made at home that is accidentally vegan.
If you love a freezer treat the allows to make recipes ahead but also cools you down for the onset of the summer heat then trust me when i say these recipes will be the only ones you need. Also some of them use minimal ingredients keeping them approachable and pocket friendly but also, keeps well for weeks – meaning you get dessert all the time.
The creamiest no churn eggless ice cream base packed with the best vanilla. It is so rich, very delicious and the simplest dessert recipe you will make with just 5 ingredients.
Fruity and delicious, this no churn mango sorbet is literally fresh mangos, lemon juice and salt. It is simple to make and the perfect summer dessert that is healthy and the most yummy treat.
Fresh and fruity strawberry sorbet made with frozen strawberries, maple syrup and lemon juice. This frozen dessert is the perfect summer treat to cool you down. It happens to be vegan and has no added sugar with a little chopped dark chocolate it is give chocolate covered strawberry energy.
Two favourites: mango lassi and ice cream sandwiches come together to create the best summer frozen dessert that is so easy but so delicious and refreshing. It is creamy and rich but very simple to make.
All the flavors and textures of tiramisu in a creamy no churn ice cream. This recipe is so simple but so delicious and perfect to beat the heat. With a few ingredients this coffee lovers dessert will make any one fall in love with this recipe.
This vegan inspired summer dessert is colorful, fruity and sugar free. It is layered frozen fruit puree that is sliced and served as a heathy sweet treat. This recipe is rainbow 🌈 colored, inspired by Pride month.
Creamy coconut ice cream with shredded chocolate to create that bounty like texture, topped with melted chocolate to create that hard top chocolate shell. It is a simple vegan ice cream that is a no churn recipe.
The best way to use up leftover cake or cake that didn’t turn out as planned, turn them into ice cream sandwiches with sweetened whipped cream and melted white chocolate. It is a simple, packed with lemons, fresh and a cooling summer frozen dessert.
Have you ever frozen your leftover lemonade and made popsicles? This is a reminder to do just that. A refreshing sweet treat to be a the heat this summer.
Creamy and vibrant no churn peach sorbet made with just 3 ingredients! The recipe uses frozen peaches, bananas, lime juice and that’s it! It is simple, plant based and very delicious, perfect “ice cream” for the summer.
Creamy, fruity and refreshing. This vegan nice cream is a vegan ice cream that is dairy free but packed with all the flavor. Filled with watermelon, bananas and maple syrup it is a quick and easy dessert.
A creamy no churn ice cream filled with all the flavors of a strawberry cheesecake from the biscuit base to a simple fresh strawberry compote and of course cream cheese. This ice cream is a no fuss recipe that comes together with basic equipment making for a delicious dessert at home.
These are some of my favorite recipes that make the house smell like a scented candle. Perfect for using those fresh fruits and veg to make a delicious dessert. They are a combination of cakes, loafs, muffins and more but overall they are so simple and use pantry friendly ingredients ensuring you can bake these recipes easily without any fuss of ingredients or special equipment.
Fluffy and tall muffins packed with raspberries, lemon zest and juice. They are crusty on the top and tender inside, not to mention the batter makes 6 perfect muffins.
Creamy, rich and smooth this burnet Basque cheesecake is packed with sweet corn in every bite. The flavor is such a winning combination and makes for the best summer dessert recipe.
The easiest eggless shortcake you will make that is fluffy on the inside and crusty on the outside. Served with macerated strawberries and a yogurt vanilla whipped cream making it the best summer combination of all time.
Chewy, soft and sugary, these strawberry matcha cookies are made with one cookie dough and divided to make 3 flavors. They need very little effort, are so pretty but so delicious!
Creamy and rich burnt Basque cheesecake scented with lemon zest, topped with a refreshing lemon curd and finished with a topping of silky smooth meringue, which is torched to golden perfection.
A moist and tender cake packed with lemon flavor. The batter is made in a blender and comes together very easily. Such a delicious and perfect recipe to bake for summer.
Fluffy and buttery no knead bread, swirled and baked with your favourite strawberry jam and fresh strawberries. Top it with a luscious strawberry milkshake glaze. The only strawberries and cream dessert recipe you need.
This is the best banana bread that is simple to make, fluffy, very delicious. But most importantly it is refined sugar free so the sweetness comes only from the bananas and dark chocolate.
This easy peach galette is packed with juicy and ripe peaches, wrapped in an all butter, flaky short crust pastry that is baked until golden and served with vanilla ice cream.
Fluffy and tender chocolate loaf cake packed with shredded zucchini. It makes the cake so moist and such a simple one bowl recipe that is perfect with a glass of milk or coffee.
Fluffy and tender all butter pound cake layered with macerated peaches and fresh blueberries, topped with a crunchy crumble and drizzled with a warm custard sauce. An elegant but simple summer baking dessert recipe.
Fluffy and tender lemon olive oil cake recipe filled with lemon juice and lemon zest. It has freshly chopped basil in the cake batter, topped with almonds and drizzled with a lemon icing that is zesty, sour and sweet in every bite.
Fluffy and soft this eggless pineapple sheet cake recipe is so simple to make and such a refreshing summer dessert to bake. The cake has pineapple chunks and juice while the frosting has pineapple juice to make the whole dessert taste like pineapple in cake form.
Homemade scones are not only super easy to make but they are fluffy and very delicious. You can freeze them once baked and enjoy with tea as needed. They only need a few ingredients and 30 mins to prepare!
Fresh fruit tarts have to be the easiest, prettiest and tastiest summer desserts to bake. The puff pastry is golden and crunchy, while the mascarpone cream is light and fluffy but those fruits are perfectly ripe, juicy and delicious.
Fluffy and tender lemon cake filled with a sweet and sour hibiscus jam and frosted with a creamy vanilla buttercream. A bright and beautiful recipe that is perfect for the season of summer.
Fluffy and soft lemon cornmeal cake studded with blueberries. Topped with a simple buttercream, fresh lemon zest, drizzle of honey and salt flakes. A bright spring or summer baking dessert.
Fluffy muffins packed with blueberries and topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar that is golden and delicious. They are tall and the perfect bakery style sweet treat recipe.
Tender and moist tea cake with macerated strawberries, ricotta and almonds. This recipe is delicious and fresh, making for a simple but elegant dessert.
This cake is eggless but filled with fresh mango chunks and pulp. The buttercream frosting has mango juice and is very seasonal for the summer. Pipe tiny mangoes on top to make it pretty but its a delicious cake recipe either way.
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