Each of thesespring dessert recipesis great for sharing with family, friends, and neighbors.

We use a fresh strawberry puree to infuse both color and flavor into the cake and icing.

This berry tiramisu icebox cake proves that ladyfingers and mascarpone can be used in so many wonderful ways.

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Instead of a traditional pie crust, we top a lemon cheesecake with fluffy meringue.

The sweet-tart Strawberry-Lemonade Jam and Strawberry Frosting make for a delicious finish.

It’s the showstopping moment every dinner party host dreams of.

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Chocolate-Strawberry Cake

This sweet-as-can-be stunner is essentially a chocolate-covered strawberry in layer cake form.

If the berries are very sweet, decrease the sugar to suit your taste.

First, the cream cheese is added after beating the butter and sugar.

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And, yes, you read the cooking instructions correctlythe cake bakes at a slightly higher temperature than usual.

Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges

Candied pineapple adds a touch of whimsy to these fan-favorite cupcakes.

Lemon Bar Cake

Make this luscious lemon dessert in the slow cooker.

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Serve it warm or let it cool.

Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

Bright lemon blueberry glaze makes this dessert a showstopper every time.

Strawberry Dream Cake

You’ll fall in love with this too-good-to-be-true strawberry cake.

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We love the presentation of cake slices with upright strawberries between the layers.

When it comes down to the details, this sweet confection takes the cake.

File it under “Springtime Crowd-pleaser.”

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Add the lime juice once you’ve fully cooked the custard to let the cornstarch thicken the mixture properly.

The Lemon Cheese Layer Cake

Expecting a twist on cheesecake?

You’re in for an even sweeter surprise.

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These layers are filled with a buttery rich lemon curd instead.

Lemon Bar Cheesecake

This indulgent recipe marries two delicious desserts: lemon bars and cheesecake.

The result: one of the best, and simplest, cakes you’ll ever make.

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Lemon Sherbet Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

These citrus treats are too good to keep to yourself.

Make an extra batch and bring to a friend for the sweetest surprise.

Rhubarb Custard Pie

This dessert is pretty in pink!

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While it may not get all the love, rhubarb is the knowing baker’s best-kept secret.

It’s a no-bake dessert that it’s possible for you to throw together effortlessly for a party.

Simply make them up to two days aheadthey keep wonderfully.

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Mini Meringue Kisses

The one time you’ll hear us say something might be better than chocolate.

Delight guests with rainbow mini meringues scattered on all the party tables.

Chocolate-Raspberry Cheesecake

A dynamic duo, chocolate and raspberry never disappoint.

Southern Living Strawberry Pound Cake on a platter to serve

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Raspberry-White Chocolate Meringue Sandwich Cookies

These delicate creations resemble rosesa perfect way to welcome spring.

Sweet white chocolate and tart raspberry jam make up the filling.

Our Strawberry Cheesecake Salad is exactly what you oughta elevate a spring weeknight dinner.

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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake

This dessert promises to bring dramatic flair to any table.

Plus, chocolate-covered strawberries are always a winning combination.

Putting them into a cheesecake only ensures everyone will want the recipe.

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

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Southern Living Strawberry Shortbread Cookies ready to serve

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Southern Living Hummingbird Sheet Cake

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Two slices of Lemon Lush dessert on plates with forks with a glass of lemonade and a napkin.

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Southern Living Strawberry Lemonade Cake sliced and ready to serve

Southern Living Classic Coconut Cake

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Southern Living Strawberry Vanilla Cake sliced on a cake plate to serve

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Key Lime Pound Cake

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Southern Living Lemon-Thyme Shortbread Cookies ready to serve

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Chocolate Strawberry Cake

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Heavenly Angel Food Cake

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Ultimate Carrot Cake

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Southern Living Classic Strawberry Shortcake on plates to serve

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Southern Living Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges

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Strawberry Icebox Cake

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Key Lime Slab Pie with Strawberry Whipped Cream

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Lemon Bar Cake

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Chocolate Bundt Cake

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Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

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Petite Blueberry Cheesecake

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Mini Confetti Cakes

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Raspberry Mazurkas

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Strawberry Dream Cake

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Strawberries-and-Cream Sheet Cake

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Key Lime Icebox Cake

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The Lemon Cheese Layer Cake

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Lemon Bar Cheesecake

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Lemon-Lime Pound Cake

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Lemon Sherbet Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

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Rhubarb Custard Pie

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Luscious lemon bars on parchment paper

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Southern Living Grasshopper Pie sliced and ready to serve

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No-Bake Strawberry Pie

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lemon chess pie

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Cheesecake Cupcakes

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White Cake with Berry-Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting

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Mini Meringue Kisses

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chocolate raspberry cheesecake

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Raspberry-White Chocolate Meringue Sandwich Cookies

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Strawberry-Rosé Snack Cake

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Strawberry Cheesecake Salad

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Southern Living Raspberry Lemon Cake ready to serve with a slice cut out

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Southern Living Cakey Strawberry Cobbler with a serving scooped out and topped with vanilla ice cream

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