Easter Desserts

If you're like me, then making fabulous desserts to share with family and friends is your favorite part of any holiday. Easter is filled with Easter egg hunts, church potlucks, and parties at school, so I'm never short on reasons to whip up some tasty holiday treats.

Some occasions call for something sweet, simple, and easy to share like cookies or cupcakes and others call for something more formal like a homemade cake or pie. No matter what your Easter plans are, you're sure to find the perfect dessert right here.

1. Easter Basket Cupcakes

These fun and festive Easter basket cupcakes are always a hit. The cupcakes are made with my easy homemade white cake mix, then topped off with green-colored vanilla buttercream frosting 'grass' and mini chocolate egg candies to look like a cute little nest.

2. Carrot Cake

My homemade carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is a classic dessert for Easter. You'll be surprised at how moist and delicious this cake is when it only requires 10 minutes of prep time.

3. Easter Basket Cookies

Tender, chewy sugar cookies topped with a thick layer of vanilla buttercream frosting, colored coconut shreds, and chocolate Easter candy eggs. Set them out at your next Easter potluck and watch them disappear.

4. Easter Fudge Covered Oreos

These rich and delicious fudge-dipped Oreos feature festive Easter sprinkles. They are deliciously crunchy and chocolatey without being overly sweet.

5. No Bake Easter Peeps Nests

If you're not a baker, you can still make tasty Easter treats like these no-bake birds' nest cookies with marshmallow Peeps. I made mine using both chocolate no-bake cookies and peanut butter no-bake cookies, colored shredded coconut, marshmallow Peeps, and mini jelly beans.

6. Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake

Something about the bright tropical flavor of pineapple screams 'springtime'. To make things even easier, you can use a boxed yellow cake mix or my homemade yellow cake mix for the batter.

7. Tres Leches Cake

Nothing compares to the sweet milky flavor and decadently moist texture of tres leches cake. For Easter, I always top the whipped cream frosting with a blend of fresh berries and fruit to make it extra special.

8. Honey Cakes

These bite-sized honey cakes pack a punch of flavor in a small package. The soft spiced honey and orange mini cupcakes get nicely caramelized and crisp on the outside. Top them off with some frosting or extra honey and enjoy.

9. Hot Cross Buns

If you aren't a fan of sugary desserts, hot cross buns are the perfect Easter treat for you. These soft rolls are filled with spices and dried fruit, plus you can add the signature cross with icing for a little extra sweetness.

10. Rainbow Rice Krispies Treats

Rice Krispies treats are an easy-to-make Easter dessert that the whole family can prepare together. We love these fun rainbow Rice Krispies treats, but you could also try chocolate-dipped Rice Krispies treats or peanut butter Rice Krispies treats.

11. Preacher Cake

Preacher cake is a classic Southern recipe with a wide variety of flavors and textures that come together to make one incredible dessert. There are crunchy nuts, fruity pineapple, moist spiced cake, and chewy coconut, all mixed right in.

12. Pineapple Sunshine Cake

This super simple cake is my go-to when I need a last-minute Easter dessert. It's made with store-bought boxed cake mix and canned crushed pineapple, so there's practically no prep time.

13. Plum Cake

This upside-down plum cake has a perfect balance between sweet and spiced flavors. It can be served at breakfast with a cup of coffee, as an after-lunch treat, or for dessert after Easter dinner.

14. Strawberry Angel Food Lush

Sweetened cream cheese, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, all between fluffy layers of angel food cake. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to chill (I recommend it for the best flavor, but the chilling time can be skipped if you're in a hurry).

15. Blueberry Tart

Everyone will love this sweet and refreshing blueberry tart with homemade shortbread crust For the perfect texture, I use both blueberry pie filling and fresh blueberries.

16. Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Everyone makes banana pudding for Easter, but not everyone makes banana pudding cake. Which is honestly surprising considering how easy this poke cake recipe is.

17. No Chill Rolled Sugar Cookies

These no-chill rolled sugar cookies are the perfect recipe for cutting into fun Easter shapes. I made mine into bunnies, but you could try Easter eggs, flowers, or crosses, the possibilities are endless.

Finish them up with my sugar cookie frosting that hardens for a treat that almost looks too good to eat.

18. Apple Pie Macarons

My apple pie macarons combine crisp apple pie spice macaron shells with a rich apple spice buttercream and a sweet apple pie filling. These bite-sized treats are the perfect fusion of classic French macarons and classic warm, spiced apple pie flavor.

19. Easter Mini Egg Cake

This stunning bundt cake is one of my favorite Easter creations topped with tangy lemon icing, green coconut, and a mound of Cadbury candy eggs. It's always a conversation piece at Easter parties and it has the flavor to back it up.

20. Lemon Macarons

The bright yellow color, adorable two-bite size, and tangy-sweet citrus flavor of these macarons make them an excellent treat for special occasions. A quick batch of my microwave lemon curd makes these macarons even easier.

21. No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

My no-bake blueberry cheesecake is a creamy, dreamy Easter dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust and a sweet blueberry topping. It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for springtime celebrations.

22. Homemade Cake Pops

These homemade cake pops are a fun addition to any Easter dessert table, made with moist cake mixed with frosting and coated in a colorful candy shell. Customize them with pastel or Easter-themed sprinkles.

23. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Strawberry rhubarb pie is a classic spring dessert that combines sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb in a flaky, golden-brown crust. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious Easter Sunday treat.

24. Pecan Sandies

Buttery pecan sandies are melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies packed with toasted pecans that aren't overly sweet. Their delicate texture and nutty flavor make them simple yet irresistible.

25. Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut cream pie is the definition of 'an oldie but a goodie'. The secret is using toasted coconut for the best flavor and texture.

26. Cosmic Brownies

These rich and fudgy homemade cosmic brownies are a nostalgic treat, featuring a dense, chocolatey base topped with silky ganache and candy-coated sprinkles. Perfect for adding a pop of fun to your Easter dessert table, these brownies are even better than the store-bought version.

27. Lemon Meringue Pie

The sweet citrus flavor of lemon meringue pie keeps people coming back for more. It's bright, refreshing, perfect for spring, and easy to make.

28. Easter Egg Truffles

These adorable no-bake truffles are made with cream cheese, white chocolate, and frosted animal cookies. They're almost as fun to decorate as they are to eat.

29. Easter Trifle

This show-stopping Easter trifle will be all the rage at your next Easter party. The cake is vibrantly colored and layered with whipped cream, vanilla pudding, edible Easter grass, Sixlets chocolate candies, and marshmallow Peeps,

30. Peeps-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Your guests will marvel at the genius of filling chewy chocolate chip cookies with marshmallow Peeps. It's as easy as slicing up the Peeps and mixing them into the chocolate chip cookie dough before baking.

31. Easy Bunny Cake

This fun character cake is easy enough that anyone can make it. All you need is boxed cake mix, water, oil, and eggs, plus some frosting, coconut, jelly beans, and red licorice for decorating.

32. Traditional Italian Easter Bread

Italian Easter bread is made by shaping super soft brioche dough into braids or wreaths and sprinkling them with nonpareils or colored sprinkles. Traditionally, an uncooked colored Easter egg is placed in the center before baking it in the oven.

33. Easter Chick Cupcakes

These adorable Easter chick cupcakes are always a hit when I send them to school with my daughter. You can use any flavor of cupcake as the base, the fun is all in the frosting.

34. Easter Bunny Popcorn Bars

Chewy, sweet, and sticky Easter popcorn bars are a great treat for events with the kids. They are loaded with a variety of candies, sprinkles, marshmallows, and of course, popcorn.

35. Chocolate-Dipped Peeps for Easter

Sometimes simple is best, and these chocolate-dipped Peeps are the perfect example. Just dip some marshmallow Peeps into melted candy coating and add your favorite nuts, sprinkles, or candies.

36. Easter Fudge

Rich vanilla fudge packed full of Easter goodies. Chocolate chips, Easter M&Ms, marshmallow cream, candy chocolate eggs, you name it, it's all mixed in.

I hope your family loves these Easter desserts as much as mine does. Which of these tasty Easter treats are you going to try this year? Let me know in the comments.

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