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Ice cream in glass container with pink floral accents.

Recipes for celebrating Cherry Blossom Season

by Lisa LeCoump
March 14, 2024March 9, 2026

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

Alt text: Fresh baked sugar cookies topped with pink sugar crystals on a black tray.

Sakura Sugar Cookies Recipe (Made with Real Japanese Cherry Blossoms)

by Lisa LeCoump
March 12, 2024March 31, 2026

Bake soft sakura sugar cookies made with real Japanese cherry blossoms. Easy melted-butter method, no creaming or sifting, and measured by grams for perfect results. This cookie recipe also includes a gluten-free version with just one easy change.

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

Sakura Ice Cream Recipe (Delicate Flavor, Real Cherry Blossoms)

by Lisa LeCoump
March 11, 2024March 20, 2026

Learn how to make sakura ice cream with real cherry blossoms. This delicate Japanese-inspired dessert uses the Master Ice Cream Method for perfectly smooth results and was inspired by the beauty of cherry blossom season.