Cadbury eggs are one of those Easter-only ingredients that people genuinely look forward to every spring, and this collection of 26 Cadbury egg recipes shows just how many different directions you can take them, from quick no-bake treats to baked cookies, brownies, and over-the-top layered desserts that are worth every minute of effort.
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- All recipes in this roundup have earned a star rating of 4 stars or higher from readers or reviewers.
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- Top Tips
- Bird's Nest Cookies (aka Haystack Candy)
- Air Fried Cadbury Eggs
- Birds Nest Cookies
- Easter Fudge Recipe
- Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Coconut Macaroon Nutella Nest Cookies
- Easy Easter Brownies
- Cadbury Egg Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
- Easter Cookie Cake with Cadbury Mini Eggs
- Cadbury Egg Cookies
- Cadbury Mini Eggs Blondies
- Moist & Fluffy Coconut Easter Cupcakes
- Easter Thumbprint Cookies
- Birds Nest Cookies
- Mini Egg Rice Krispie Squares
- Cadbury Creme Egg Dessert Lasagna
- Cadbury Egg Chocolate Chip Cookies
- One-Bowl Easter Monster Cookies
- Mini Egg Cookie Bars
- Easter Cheesecake
- Easter Egg Stuffed Brownies
- Air Fryer Cadbury Creme Egg Pie
- Easter Donuts in the Air Fryer
- Air Fried Cadbury Creme Egg
- Easter Rice Krispie Treats
- Cadbury Creme Egg Nachos
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Cadbury Mini Eggs have that satisfying crisp candy shell and rich chocolate center that makes them genuinely hard to stop eating straight from the bag, and when you fold them into cookie dough, press them into blondies, or use them to top a slice of Easter Cheesecake, they bring both texture and that distinct Cadbury flavor that you just cannot replicate with regular chocolate chips. The Creme Eggs are a whole separate universe, with that soft fondant center that gets wonderfully gooey when baked, air fried, or layered into something like the Cadbury Creme Egg Dessert Lasagna.
This collection has something for every skill level and every Easter table, from no-bake Bird's Nest Cookies and Mini Egg Rice Krispie Squares that come together in minutes to more involved bakes like Easter Egg Stuffed Brownies and the Air Fryer Cadbury Creme Egg Pie. There are also a handful of recipes that use Cadbury eggs in ways you might not expect, including Cadbury Creme Egg Nachos and a Knickerbocker Glory sundae that is worth making just for the wow factor.
Top Tips
- Buy Cadbury Mini Eggs early. They tend to disappear from store shelves weeks before Easter, and by the last week of March most places are sold out or down to the dregs. If you are planning any baking, grab two or three bags as soon as you see them in stores.
- Chop Mini Eggs before folding them into dough. Whole Mini Eggs are great on top of cookies and bars, but if you fold them whole into batter they can sink unevenly or cause spreading issues. A quick rough chop gives you better distribution and keeps the candy crunch in every bite.
- Do not overbake Cadbury Creme Egg recipes. The fondant center of a Creme Egg melts quickly in the oven or air fryer, and the window between perfectly gooey and overcooked is short. Pull baked goods with Creme Eggs a minute or two earlier than you think and let carry-over heat do the rest.
- Freeze Cadbury Mini Eggs for year-round baking. They freeze surprisingly well in an airtight bag, which means you can stock up during the Easter season and pull them out months later for a batch of cookies or blondies whenever the craving hits.
- Use room temperature butter for any cookie or blondie recipe. This sounds basic, but it matters more when you are making shorter-window Easter recipes. Cold butter does not cream properly and leads to dense, flat results, while properly softened butter creates that slightly puffed, chewy texture that makes Cadbury egg cookies worth making.
Bird's Nest Cookies (aka Haystack Candy)
Crunchy chow mein noodles and chocolate shaped into nests and topped with Cadbury Mini Eggs make one of the easiest Easter treats around. No baking required and they set up fast.
Photo credit: It Is a Keeper
Air Fried Cadbury Eggs
Air frying Cadbury Creme Eggs gives you a warm, slightly melted center with a soft chocolate shell that you really cannot get any other way. A quick Easter treat that takes just minutes.
Photo credit: Air Frying Foodie
Birds Nest Cookies
Chocolate nest cookies topped with Cadbury Mini Eggs are a no-bake Easter staple that pulls together with pantry ingredients. A reliable recipe that works well for making a big batch ahead of time.
Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks
Easter Fudge Recipe
Thick, creamy fudge loaded with Cadbury Mini Eggs makes a festive Easter treat that travels well and holds up on a dessert table for hours. A no-bake option that looks impressive with minimal work.
Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies loaded with Cadbury Mini Eggs bring that familiar candy shell crunch to a classic cookie base. A spring spin on a crowd favorite that uses the Mini Eggs as both mix-in and topping.
Photo credit: Bakes by Brown Sugar
Coconut Macaroon Nutella Nest Cookies
Chewy coconut macaroons shaped into nests with a Nutella center and Cadbury Mini Eggs on top combine two Easter classics into one cookie. A more elevated nest cookie for anyone who wants to go beyond the basic chocolate version.
Photo credit: Chew Out Loud
Easy Easter Brownies
Fudgy brownies topped with Cadbury Mini Eggs make a festive Easter dessert that comes together with minimal effort. A simple bake that looks polished on any holiday dessert table.
Photo credit: It Is a Keeper
Cadbury Egg Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough
Cottage cheese blended into a no-bake cookie dough base and mixed with Cadbury Mini Eggs creates a high-protein Easter treat that actually tastes like the real thing. A creative way to use up leftover Mini Eggs.
Photo credit: Simply Macros
Easter Cookie Cake with Cadbury Mini Eggs
A giant funfetti cookie cake loaded with Cadbury Mini Eggs makes a festive Easter centerpiece that skips the layered cake work entirely. Serves a crowd and looks like a lot more effort than it is.
Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
Cadbury Egg Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies with chopped Cadbury Mini Eggs folded into the dough give you that candy shell crunch in every single bite. A springtime cookie that comes together fast and disappears just as quickly.
Photo credit: I Heart Eating
Cadbury Mini Eggs Blondies
Dense, buttery blondies packed with Cadbury Mini Eggs throughout make for a one-pan Easter bake that is easier than cookies and just as satisfying. The candy shell pieces hold up through baking and add texture to every square.
Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks
Moist & Fluffy Coconut Easter Cupcakes
Light coconut cupcakes topped with frosting and Cadbury Mini Eggs make for a festive Easter dessert that looks beautiful on a platter. A springtime bake with a tropical coconut flavor that pairs nicely with the chocolate candy.
Photo credit: Bakes by Brown Sugar
Easter Thumbprint Cookies
Soft thumbprint cookies with a Cadbury Mini Egg pressed into the center of each one make a simple Easter cookie that looks like you put in more effort than you did. A two-bite treat that works for gifting or a holiday dessert spread.
Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
Birds Nest Cookies
Peanut butter and oat nest cookies topped with Cadbury Mini Eggs make for a no-bake treat that comes together without turning on the oven. A slightly different take on the classic nest cookie with a nuttier base.
Photo credit: Chew Out Loud
Mini Egg Rice Krispie Squares
Rice Krispie squares loaded with Cadbury Mini Eggs give the classic no-bake treat a springtime upgrade with that satisfying candy crunch in every bite. A quick Easter dessert that works for any age group.
Photo credit: My Mini Chefs
Cadbury Creme Egg Dessert Lasagna
Layers of chocolate pudding, cream cheese filling, and Cadbury Creme Egg pieces create a no-bake layered dessert that is rich enough to serve a big group. A make-ahead Easter option that gets better after a few hours in the refrigerator.
Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
Cadbury Egg Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies with chopped Cadbury Mini Eggs folded in alongside the chips create a cookie with two different chocolate textures in every bite. A simple swap that makes these feel distinctly Easter without changing anything else about the recipe.
Photo credit: The Freckled Cook
One-Bowl Easter Monster Cookies
Thick, loaded monster cookies packed with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and Cadbury Mini Eggs come together in a single bowl with no mixer required. A satisfying Easter cookie with a lot going on in every bite.
Photo credit: The Hearty Life
Mini Egg Cookie Bars
Cookie bars packed with Cadbury Mini Eggs bake up thick and chewy in a single pan, making them a low-effort Easter bake that cuts into shareable squares. A great make-ahead option that holds up well at room temperature.
Photo credit: Kitchen Ready Betty
Easter Cheesecake
A creamy Easter cheesecake topped with Cadbury Mini Eggs makes a striking centerpiece dessert for the holiday table. Rich and satisfying with a classic cheesecake base dressed up for the season.
Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
Easter Egg Stuffed Brownies
Fudgy brownies with a Cadbury Creme Egg baked right into the center create a gooey, molten surprise in every slice. A dramatic Easter bake that is much easier to pull off than it looks.
Photo credit: Simply Stacie
Air Fryer Cadbury Creme Egg Pie
A Cadbury Creme Egg cookie pie made in the air fryer comes out with a soft, gooey center and a golden crust without ever turning on the oven. A clever Easter bake that comes together quickly.
Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry
Easter Donuts in the Air Fryer
Air fryer Easter donuts decorated with pastel frosting and Cadbury Mini Eggs make for a festive Easter morning treat that skips the deep fryer entirely. Light, fluffy, and fun to decorate with the whole family.
Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian
Air Fried Cadbury Creme Egg
A whole Cadbury Creme Egg air fried until warm and just slightly melted inside is one of those simple Easter treats that feels indulgent for almost no effort. A two-ingredient idea that is worth trying at least once.
Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry
Easter Rice Krispie Treats
Classic Rice Krispie treats decorated for Easter with pastel colors and Cadbury Mini Eggs make for a no-bake holiday dessert that requires almost no skill. A simple treat that packs easily for Easter baskets or parties.
Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian
Cadbury Creme Egg Nachos
Cadbury Creme Eggs melted and drizzled over a base of Easter treats in a nacho-style presentation is exactly the kind of unexpected dessert idea that gets everyone talking. A shareable, no-bake Easter treat that is gluten-free and fun to assemble.
Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry
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