Celebrate Easter with these fresh and healthy dessert recipes.

What we especially like about these desserts is that they serve many peoplemany of them up to 12 people.

Depending on your number of guests, one or two desserts might suffice.

Mini Lemon Curd Tarts

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And if there are any leftovers, your guests will go home extra happy.

A zingy dressing made from lime and ginger completes the dish.

Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.

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Yogurt adds a creaminess that pulls the whole cake together.

Bunny Butt Cake

You won’t believe how easy it is to assemble this adorable bunny-butt-shaped cake.

Shredded coconut and fresh berries complete the look in a snap for an Easter dessert everyone will rave about.

Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake

Strawberry Bread

This easy strawberry bread uses fresh strawberries and has a sweet oat topping.

A lemony drizzle completes this easy quick bread recipe that’s perfect for brunch or an after-dinner treat.

Mini Lemon Curd Tarts

Pucker up with these mini lemon curd tarts!

Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake with Yogurt

Jason Donnelly

A sweet graham cracker crust pressed into a muffin tin holds the sweet and tangy lemon filling.

This easy lemony dessert is perfect for brunch or an after-dinner treat.

Everything can be mixed and headed to the oven in 10 minutes.

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Baked Strawberry Custards

Sour cream gives this healthy baked custard recipe richness and tang.

Baking this pretty galette on a heated surface like a baking stone creates a crisp, sturdy bottom.

It’s a great dessert that makes the most of the early-summer stone fruit season.

Strawberry Bread

Jennifer Causey

It takes a few extra minutes, but trust usthe results are worth it.

Mini Angel Food Strawberry Shortcakes

These adorable strawberry shortcakes are made with mini angel food cakes.

These single-serve desserts are perfect for a picnic or party on a warm day.

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For a variation, use lime juice in place of the lemon juice.

Other fruits may be substituted.

It’s especially beautiful when baked in and served right from a cast-iron skillet.

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If you’re not gluten-sensitive, regular rolled oats will work too.

Top with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra-special treat.

This lemon cookie recipe would be the perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea.

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Serve warm for the most luscious texture.

No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake

This no-bake cherry cheesecake is an easy treat.

If you want a bright red topping, use sour cherries.

Apricot Cobbler

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Sweet cherries give it a more purple hue.

To make gluten-free no-bake cherry cheesecake, use gluten-free graham crackers.

The yogurt gives the custard a smooth texture without using cream or too many egg yolks.

Strawberry Shortcakes

Leigh Beisch

A slice is just as delicious served warm from the oven as it is chilled.

For an added treat, serve topped with fresh blueberries.

Lemon-Blueberry Poke Cake

This lemon-blueberry poke cake is tender and light.

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Holes are poked into the cake after baking to let the tangy-sweet glaze seep in.

The earthy flavor of spelt flour is a nice complement to the filling.

Look for it with other flours at well-stocked supermarkets.

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Lemon Cheesecake Bites

These creamy and lemony cheesecake bites are diabetes-friendly and oh-so delicious!

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Skillet Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

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Lemon-Blueberry Poke Cake

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Frangipane Tart

Leigh Beisch

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