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16 Light & Tasty Spring Recipes

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By: Shinee Published: 3/20/2016Updated: 11/23/2021

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The most delicious spring recipes for all your spring celebrations and gatherings to impress and delight your guests!

Who’s ready for spring?!

While we have no control over the weather, we have a full control in the kitchen. And we can bring spring as early as we want to. Am I right?

So, if you’re in for a mood for some spring baking, I’ve gathered up some of my favorite light and tasty recipes for you.

Table of Contents

  • 1. Spring Cakes
  • 2. Spring Brunch Menu
  • 3. Mini Spring Treats
  • 4. Refreshing Spring Drinks

1. Spring Cakes

Angel Food Cake

Nothing beats light and airy, tall and elegant, classic Angel Food cake smothered with honey glazed strawberry sauce. If this doesn’t scream spring, I don’t know what does!

Mini Carrot Cakes with Candied Pecans

Not only these mini carrot cakes are super tasty, they are also so darn adorable to look at! Plus, it’s a readers’ favorite!

Add this to your Easter menu!!

Carrot Cheesecake

This creamy delicious cheesecake doesn’t taste like carrots at all.

Smooth and creamy tinted cheesecake with rich and nutty crust! Ah, and the tangy sour cream topping is to die for too!

Classic Carrot Cake

And let’s not forget to have this rustic carrot cake this season. Super moist and dense cake layers filled with classic cream cheese filling! So-so-goooood!!

2. Spring Brunch Menu

Smoked Salmon Quiche

Smoked salmon quiche with creamy soft custard and fresh asparagus and dill – a perfect brunch for special occasions or a nice light dinner served with fresh green salad.

Smoked salmon quiche with creamy soft custard and fresh asparagus and dill - a perfect brunch for special occasions or a nice light dinner served with fresh green salad. #smokedsalmonquiche #quiche

Dill Crepes with Smoked Salmon

If you need to impress your guests on Easter, make these savory crepes with an impressive presentation. Never made crepes before? Don’t you worry, I have a video tutorial for you right here. Plus, crepes can be made ahead. Winner!

Mini Cheese Balls

Don’t have too much time? Then these make-ahead cheese balls will come to the rescue. These absolutely flavorful little bites can be rolled in whatever toppings you desire. Customize to your taste.

Classic Deviled Eggs

And lastly, it’s not Easter without deviled eggs!

If you’re feeling adventurous, I have some unique flavors and variations too. Check out all of my deviled egg recipes.

3. Mini Spring Treats

Mini Fruit Pizzas

These cutest little mini pizzas are bright and colorful! They bring an instant cheer to any spread!

Mini fruit pizza with white chocolate cream cheese frosting - ultimate classic summer dessert in bite-size! It's a perfect make-ahead dessert for a crowd! #fruitpizza #minifruitpizza

Mini Caramel Lava Cakes

You’ve got to try these Mini Caramel Lava Cakes while you still can get your hands on those Cadbury mini caramel eggs! It’s DIVINE! Especially topped with homemade vanilla ice cream!

Mini Raspberry Lemon Tartlets

Ok, how cute are these little tartlets? Light and tangy, this is an ultimate spring dessert! Bonus: super simple to make with just a few ingredients!

Mini Strawberry Pies

Super flaky pie crust cups filled with honey glazed juicy sweet strawberries and bejeweled with turbinado sugar.

4. Refreshing Spring Drinks

Rainbow Smoothie

I don’t usually make carefully layered smoothies, like this one, on daily basis. (Not even on weekly, or monthly basis, to be honest!)

It’s reserved for special occasions only, and I think welcoming spring is totally considered that special occasions. Wouldn’t you agree?

Strawberry Mojito

A big batch of refreshing mojito full of summer taste!! Yes, yes, please!! Insanely refreshing and delicious!

Moscato Sangria

Another delicious batch drink you could make for Easter brunch is this fancy-looking sangria!

It takes bare minutes to make it, impressive and oh-so-delicious! Just imagine having a bowl full of boozy fruits at the end.

Pineapple Coconut Spritzer

If you’re in the mood for some tropical flavors, this one is for you! It’s as refreshing as it sounds!

Now, tell me what’s your most favorite spring recipe?

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  1. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    Posted on 29 March 2016 at 8:18 pm

    They are look so good and my layered smoothie would never look that pretty! Visiting from Wow Me Wednesday.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 30 March 2016 at 5:42 pm

      Thanks, Victoria!

      Reply
  2. Diane Homan says

    Posted on 25 March 2016 at 5:14 pm

    These are great ideas!  They looks so fun and bright 🙂

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 26 March 2016 at 9:14 am

      Thank you, Diane!

      Reply

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