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12 Berry Recipes To Give A Burst Of Fruity Goodness To Your Spring Palate

If autumn is defined by pumpkin-filled recipes and winter by peppermint-flavored everything, then spring is all about fresh berry recipes. There is no greater joy than seeing juicy red strawberries finally go on sale and blueberries take a starring role in all of our desserts. Berry season doesn't last forever — so that's why we're making the most of it starting now.

A handful of berries makes basically any meal even better, so imagine just how amazing these 12 berry-centric snacks, desserts, and breakfasts are. Flip through to find the best way to add more berry bliss to your diet.

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by Rebecca Deczynski

Grilled Brie With Blackberry Basil Smash Salsa

Think berries can’t mix with savory? Think again. Half Baked Harvest’s berry-drizzled grilled Brie makes for the most enticing cheese plate ever.

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Blackberry Cobbler

Served in individual ramekins, this blackberry cobbler by A Beautiful Mess makes a darling dessert choice.

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Glazed Mixed Berry Scones

Teatime just got even sweeter, thanks to Averie Cooks. A light glaze gives mixed berry scones a luxurious taste.

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Blueberry, Ginger, and Lemon Marmalade

Smear it on toast. Smear it on muffins. Eat it literally any way at all — Leaf Parade’s berry marmalade always hits the spot.

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Blueberry Crisp Bars

For a quick on-the-road snack or an easy make-ahead breakfast, A Cozy Kitchen’s blueberry crisp bars never disappoint.

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Triple Berry Muffins

Fresh berry muffins make a perfect easy breakfast, or even a quick snack. A Beautiful Mess shows how to create the most perfectly moist baked goods ever.

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Blueberry Basil Balsamic Mozzarella Crisps

Serve up your hors d’oeuvres the sweet way with Half Baked Harvest’s fruity mozzarella crisps.

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Mixed Berry Oat Crisp

Think of Love and Lemons’ berry oat crisp as springtime’s version of the iconic autumnal apple crisp.

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Deep Dish Mixed Berry Skillet Pancake

Bring your brunch to the next level with Averie Cooks’ mixed berry skillet pancake. It’s as if your usual blueberry flapjacks were all grown up.

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Quinoa Almond Berry Salad

Salads don’t have to be green and boring. Oh She Glows’ quinoa berry salad will leave you feeling full — while also satisfying your sweet tooth.

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Roasted Berry and Honey Yogurt Popsicles

Forget the ice cream truck. Cookie and Kate’s berry-yogurt popsicles are so easy to make you’ll be whipping up your own frozen treats all spring (and summer) long.

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No-Bake Berry Cheesecake Verrines

Sometimes you need cheesecake, and you need it now. That’s why we can always count on The Kitchn’s no-bake dessert.

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