Recipes for celebrating Cherry Blossom Season

by Lisa LeCoump
March 14, 2024March 9, 2026

Ice cream in glass container with pink floral accents.

The collection of recipes for celebrating the cherry blossom season or just celebrating spring.

Sakura Ice Cream Recipe - Cherry Blossoms — Sakura Ice Cream Recipe – Cherry Blossoms

Updated:

March 9, 2026

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

As cherry blossom season arrives and signals the start of spring, what better way to celebrate than with a collection of recipes inspired by the beauty of these delicate flowers? From recipes like cherry blossom ice cream and cherry blossom cookies, that are actually made with cherry blossom powder, to recipes that contain cherries or just remind us of spring. Here’s a delicious variety of options to try. These recipes are sure to bring a taste of the season into your home and help you embrace the beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Ice Cream

This French vanilla ice cream recipe makes the most incredible ice cream we have ever had. Better than anything we had found in Paris.

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Delicious peach-colored ice cream in glass container with scoop ready to serve.

Cherry Blossom Sugar Cookies

This recipe makes the best cherry blossom sugar cookies – crispy on the outside, soft in the middle – using Japanese cherry blossom powder – Sakura.

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Delicious sugar cookies on a black plate with pink blossoms for a charming presentation.

Italian Maraschino Cherry Ice Cream

Homemade Cherry Ice Cream Recipe made with Italian maraschino cherries

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Delicious homemade cherry ice cream served in a white bowl with cherry toppings.

Luxardo Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Best Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe starts with the best ingredients – chunks of Valrhona milk chocolate and Luxardo cherries.

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Delicious chocolate ice cream with chocolate chunks and cherries, perfect for dessert.

Irish Shortbread

Traditional Irish shortbread cookies made with the best ingredients.

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Elegant tea setting featuring slices of cake with a cup of tea.

Pea Pesto

This pea pesto recipe is a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of spring – and very easy to make.

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Gourmet food photography highlighting fine dining and food artistry.

Photos by Tony Fitzgerald Photography

Recipes created by Lisa LeCoump — Food Photographer, Agricultural Expert, and Home Baker. Sharing master recipes, chef secrets, and sustainable baking for every kitchen. Featured on various publications.