It can be tough to decide on the best kind of dessert for a spring dinner party. A rich chocolate cake seems perfect in the winter but can feel too heavy during warmer weather, and berries aren’t in season yet so pies seem out of place. My favorite dessert for this in between season is a Meyer lemon pot de créme. It is a rich, French-style pudding that is sweetened with sugar and flavored with the juice and zest of juicy Meyer lemons. It is thick without being heavy, and the texture is like the best kind of nursery food. Best of all, making it is quite simple. In fact, I usually make these a day in advance of entertaining because it saves me time right before the party and they taste better once they’ve been chilled. Enjoy these simple spring treats while you can—summer and berry season is right around the corner!
