3-Ingredient Desserts That Are Perfect for Spring

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If you’re planning to entertain for Easter or Passover this year, your grocery and to-do lists are likely growing in length with each passing day. One way to minimize the stress and schlep factor of holiday hosting is to truncate your shopping list and make dishes that don’t require a wide array of ingredients. Easy-to-assemble appetizers, simple roasted vegetables and one-pot main dishes will save you this season.

But what about dessert? While it’s easy to keep it minimal with savory dishes, it’s not so simple with desserts. Luckily, we’ve scoured the internet for you to find the perfect springtime desserts with three ingredients or fewer. Skip the store-bought cake and opt for one of these light, bright and fresh desserts. Lemon tarts, fresh fruit sorbet, tangy rhubarb compote and citrusy mousse — these easy 3-ingredient dessert recipes make the most of spring fruit and will brighten up your table.

3-Ingredient Strawberry Icebox Cake

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Sweet strawberries are the star of this easy ice box cake, which has a fluffy Cool Whip filling. Not a strawberry fan? Swap them for your favorite fruit instead.

Get the recipe from Eating on a Dime.
3-Ingredient Banana Pudding

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It’s surprisingly easy to make banana pudding with this three ingredient recipe. All you’ll need is instant vanilla pudding mix, Cool Whip, and bananas.

Get the recipe from Everyday Family Cooking.
3-Ingredient Butter Shortbread Cookies

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Use your favorite cute cookie cutters to make these 3-ingredient shortbread cookies. Flower-shaped cookies would be perfect for spring!

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3-Ingredient Strawberry Mousse

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Sweet, fluffy strawberry mousse is the perfect spring time treat, and unlike traditional chocolate mousse, this egg-free recipe can be made with just three ingredients.

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3-Ingredient Strawberry Fudge

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If you’ve ever made fudge before, then you might be imagining a process of constantly stirring ingredients over a hot stove, praying that your fudge mix doesn’t burn before reaching the correct temperature on your ancient candy thermometer. But this three ingredient strawberry fudge recipe can be made using nothing but the microwave, no constant stirring or candy thermometer needed.

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3-Ingredient Cake Mix Cobbler

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Fruit cobbler is a family favorite, and it can be made with just three ingredients thanks to boxed cake mix. You can use any frozen berries or fruit to make this recipe, and it’s delicious served for dessert, or even as a decadent brunch dish.

Get the recipe from Simply Stacie.
Lemon Tarts

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These easy lemon tarts have only three ingredients and can be made in under 30 minutes. They make the perfect quick dessert for a party or any time a lemon craving hits.

Get the recipe from Crazy For Crust.
Rhubarb Compote

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Tangy rhubarb compote is delicious over a bowl of yogurt or served with a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Get the recipe from Eat, Little Bird.
Peeps Popcorn Balls

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These fun pastel popcorn treats will brighten up your Easter table.

Get the recipe from Hungry Happenings.
Coconut Macaroons

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Nothing says Passover like coconut macaroons! Well, maybe matzo. These classic macaroons are gluten-free, easy to make, and taste way better than the store-bought versions that always seem stale.

Get the recipe from Living Sweet Moments.
Melon Sorbet

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This melon sorbet is light, refreshing and super-simple to make. Use your favorite melon.

Get the recipe from Love Is in My Tummy.
Lemon Mousse

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Top this deliciously creamy lemon mousse with fresh raspberries, a shortbread cookie or a dollop of whipped cream.

Get the recipe from The Kitchen Is My Playground.
Strawberry Banana Ice Pops

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These three-ingredient fruity ice pops are super-refreshing — you’ll crave them all summer long.

Get the recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction.
Strawberry Sorbet

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This intense strawberry sorbet is made with fresh, ripe strawberries and a few splashes of Grand Marnier, which gives it the perfect velvety texture.

Get the recipe from Saving Room for Dessert.
Raspberry-White Chocolate Truffles

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These tasty white chocolate truffles are made with frozen raspberries and coconut butter.

Get the recipe from Texan Erin.
No-Churn Whole Lemon Ice Cream

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You’ll love this easy no-churn lemon ice cream recipe. Use ripe Meyer lemons for the best results.

Get the recipe from Kirbie Cravings.