Easter only comes around once a year, so the dessert table deserves to be something special. These 37 Easter dessert recipes cover everything from no-bake treats and festive chocolate bark to showstopping cakes and traditional holiday breads from around the world.
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- What makes these recipes special?
- Top Tips
- Easter Egg Mini Cheesecakes
- Easy Easter Brownies
- Easter Egg Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Coconut Easter Cupcakes
- Easter Egg Hand Pies
- Easter Trifle Dessert
- Lemon Tart with Rosemary Crust
- Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls
- Chocolate Marzipan Easter Eggs
- Stained Glass Easter Cookie Recipe
- Easter Egg Instant Pot Cheesecake
- Easter Sugar Cookies
- Hazelnut Easter Egg Cake
- Easter Peep Cupcakes
- Easter Donuts in the Air Fryer
- Kulich
- Rice Krispie Easter Nests
- Easter Bun with Chocolate Twist
- Cute Easter Cupcakes
- Easter Cut Out Cookies with Pistachio Ganache
- Easter Dulce de Leche Cookie Cups
- Cadbury Mini Egg Easter Cookies
- One-Bowl Easter Monster Cookies
- Pasca: Romanian Easter Cheesecake
- Easter No Bake Chex Bars
- Easter Cupcakes with a Bunny Hidden Inside
- Peeps Easter Pudding Cups
- Vegan Easter Egg Cupcakes
- Easter Mini Egg Cookies
- Easter Cheesecake
- No Bake Easter Cheesecake Bunny Tails
- Easter Bark Recipe
- Easter Tsoureki Bread
- Easter Treats with Pretzels
- Mini Easter Cheesecakes in Jars
- Easter Cake (Italian Pigna di Pasqua)
- Easter Mini Egg Cheesecake Cups
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Easter desserts have this way of being more fun to make than almost anything else all year, because the holiday practically demands color, creativity, and something that feels a little extra. Whether you are decorating cookies with buttercream, filling chocolate egg shells with cheesecake, or pulling a braided bread out of the oven that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible, the whole process feels festive in a way that regular baking just does not. That is what makes Easter dessert recipes worth seeking out on their own, rather than just making any old spring treat, because the recipes in this list lean INTO the holiday rather than just swapping in a pastel color.
This collection covers a lot of ground, from Easter Egg Mini Cheesecakes made in the pressure cooker to a gorgeous Hazelnut Easter Egg Cake that looks like it belongs in a bakery window. You will also find Easter Puff Pastry Eggs that are way more impressive than the effort involved, and a traditional Kulich for anyone who wants to try something rooted in a real Easter baking tradition.
Top Tips
- Pastel food coloring goes a long way. A single small drop of gel food coloring in white frosting or melted white chocolate creates that soft spring palette without the color turning muddy - start with less than you think you need and build up slowly.
- Freeze cheesecakes before decorating. If you are making individual cheesecakes or cheesecake cups, a quick 20-minute stint in the freezer before you add toppings keeps everything from sliding around and gives you much cleaner, more polished results.
- Cadbury Mini Eggs crack better when chilled. If a recipe calls for crushed or roughly chopped Mini Eggs, put the bag in the freezer for 15 minutes first so they break into clean pieces rather than shattering into fine dust.
- Make no-bake treats the night before. Chex bars, chocolate bark, and rice krispie nests all set up firmer and slice cleaner after a full night in the refrigerator, which means far less stress on the actual day you need to serve them.
- Use a cookie cutter as your shaping guide. For hand-cut cookies and pastry shapes, an egg-shaped cutter keeps results consistent and gives finished pieces that clean outline that makes Easter desserts look intentional and polished.
Easter Egg Mini Cheesecakes
Mini cheesecakes shaped like Easter eggs come out creamy and perfectly set in the pressure cooker every single time. A springtime dessert that feels fancy with surprisingly little effort.
Photo credit: The Tasty Travelers
Easy Easter Brownies
Fudgy brownies dressed up with Easter colors and festive candy make for a treat that disappears fast at any holiday gathering. Simple to put together and great for feeding a crowd.
Photo credit: It Is a Keeper
Easter Egg Hot Chocolate Bombs
Chocolate egg shells packed with hot cocoa mix melt dramatically when you pour in warm milk, creating a presentation that gets a reaction every time. Great for Easter morning or packaged up as a sweet gift.
Photo credit: Hungry Happenings
Coconut Easter Cupcakes
Fluffy cupcakes topped with coconut frosting bring a light, tropical flavor that feels right at home on a spring dessert table. The coconut topping doubles naturally as a nest decoration for the holiday.
Photo credit: Bakes by Brown Sugar
Easter Egg Hand Pies
Hand-held pies shaped like Easter eggs are filled with a chocolate mixture and baked until golden and flaky. Easy to grab and eat without plates, which makes them great for buffet-style Easter spreads.
Photo credit: Simply Stacie
Easter Trifle Dessert
Layers of cake, cream, and Easter candy stacked in a trifle bowl create a centerpiece dessert that looks like it took far more work than it actually did. A crowd-feeding option that comes together quickly with minimal baking.
Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks
Lemon Tart with Rosemary Crust
A bright lemon curd filling sits in a rosemary-scented crust for a spring dessert with an elegantly savory-sweet character. A sophisticated choice for anyone who wants something a little unexpected on the Easter table.
Photo credit: Good Dinner Mom
Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls
Soft cinnamon rolls shaped to look like Easter bunnies make breakfast or brunch feel genuinely festive without a lot of extra work. A fun format swap that works especially well on a holiday morning when presentation matters.
Photo credit: I Heart Eating
Chocolate Marzipan Easter Eggs
Handmade chocolate-coated marzipan eggs have that rich almond sweetness underneath a thin chocolate shell. A homemade Easter candy option that looks impressive and keeps well in the refrigerator for days.
Photo credit: Abby's Hearth
Stained Glass Easter Cookie Recipe
Cut-out cookies with crushed hard candy melted into the centers create a see-through stained glass effect that is genuinely striking to look at. A holiday cookie that doubles as a decoration when hung or displayed.
Photo credit: Mess for Less
Easter Egg Instant Pot Cheesecake
Creamy Instant Pot cheesecake decorated to look like Easter eggs comes out silky smooth without the cracking issues that come with oven baking. A showstopper that is considerably easier than the presentation suggests.
Photo credit: Noshing With the Nolands
Easter Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies decorated with buttercream frosting in clean Easter shapes have a flavor that holds up beautifully to all that frosting. A classic holiday cookie that works equally well for decorating with kids or more polished solo projects.
Photo credit: Buttercream Parties
Hazelnut Easter Egg Cake
A hazelnut cake baked and shaped to look like an Easter egg makes for one of the more visually distinctive holiday bakes in this collection. Rich nutty flavor paired with a festive presentation that is hard to forget.
Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry
Easter Peep Cupcakes
Cupcakes decorated with Peeps chicks sitting on top of frosted nests bring the classic Easter candy into a dessert format that feels festive and fun. A springtime treat that comes together easily with store-bought Peeps.
Photo credit: xoxoBella
Easter Donuts in the Air Fryer
Air fryer donuts decorated with pastel glazes and Easter-themed toppings come together faster than any oven version. A fun holiday baking project that delivers fresher results than anything store-bought.
Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian
Kulich
Kulich is a tall, sweet Russian Easter bread baked in a cylindrical pan and finished with white icing, a tradition that goes back generations. A beautiful and aromatic centerpiece for any Easter table.
Photo credit: Happy Kitchen
Rice Krispie Easter Nests
Rice Krispie treats shaped into small nests and filled with candy eggs are a no-bake Easter dessert that comes together in minutes. A fun project that holds up well when made a day or two ahead.
Photo credit: Tessie's Table
Easter Bun with Chocolate Twist
Hot cross buns get a chocolate upgrade in this Easter version, making for a richer, more indulgent take on the classic springtime bun. A satisfying bake for anyone who loves the tradition but wants something a little extra.
Photo credit: The Delicious Spoon
Cute Easter Cupcakes
Decorated cupcakes in Easter themes with pastel frosting and holiday toppings are a reliable option for spring gatherings that looks more involved than it actually is. A dessert that comes together with straightforward techniques.
Photo credit: Celebrating Simply
Easter Cut Out Cookies with Pistachio Ganache
Cut-out cookies filled with pistachio ganache bring a grown-up, nutty depth to a classic Easter cookie format. A beautiful and distinctive option that stands apart from the usual frosted sugar cookie.
Photo credit: Combine Good Flavors
Easter Dulce de Leche Cookie Cups
Cookie cups filled with dulce de leche bring a rich caramel depth to Easter desserts with a Latin-inspired twist. A small but intensely satisfying bite that is easy to make in large batches.
Photo credit: Living Sweet Moments
Cadbury Mini Egg Easter Cookies
Thick, chewy cookies loaded with Cadbury Mini Eggs bring that crackly candy shell and creamy chocolate into every single bite. A springtime cookie that uses one of the season's most recognizable candies as the star ingredient.
Photo credit: EmilyFabulous
One-Bowl Easter Monster Cookies
Monster cookies loaded with Easter candy, M&Ms, and mix-ins all come together in a single bowl with no chilling required. A low-effort cookie with a lot going on in every single bite.
Photo credit: The Hearty Life
Pasca: Romanian Easter Cheesecake
Pasca is a traditional Romanian Easter cheesecake with a creamy, lightly sweet filling baked without a crust. A lesser-known but genuinely delicious dessert with deep cultural roots in Eastern European Easter traditions.
Photo credit: JoinYourLife
Easter No Bake Chex Bars
No-bake Chex bars coated in white chocolate and decorated with Easter candy set up firm in the refrigerator with zero oven time required. A quick treat that holds together well for serving and packaging as Easter gifts.
Photo credit: Budget Delicious
Easter Cupcakes with a Bunny Hidden Inside
Cupcakes with a bunny shape hidden inside the cake reveal a fun surprise when sliced or bitten into. A creative baking project that looks impressive and gets a reaction from anyone who sees what is inside.
Photo credit: Cupcake Project
Peeps Easter Pudding Cups
Pudding cups topped with Peeps marshmallow chicks make for a fun, no-bake Easter dessert that comes together in minutes. A colorful and whimsical treat that works well for a holiday party or as individual Easter gifts.
Photo credit: Baking Beauty
Vegan Easter Egg Cupcakes
Vegan, gluten-free cupcakes decorated to look like Easter eggs prove that allergy-friendly baking can still look and taste genuinely festive. A thoughtful option for tables that need to accommodate multiple dietary needs.
Photo credit: Strength and Sunshine
Easter Mini Egg Cookies
Soft cookies packed with Cadbury Mini Eggs have that thin candy shell crunch alongside a chewy cookie base in every bite. A simple springtime cookie that leans on a seasonal candy to do most of the flavor work.
Photo credit: Athlete Lunchbox
Easter Cheesecake
A full-size Easter cheesecake decorated with pastel colors and spring-themed toppings is a dessert that can anchor the holiday table. Rich, creamy, and festive enough to stand in for a birthday cake at any spring celebration.
Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
No Bake Easter Cheesecake Bunny Tails
No-bake cheesecake portioned into small round shapes that resemble bunny tails make for a fun Easter dessert that requires zero oven time. A great project for making with kids without the stress of a hot kitchen.
Photo credit: My Mini Chefs
Easter Bark Recipe
Chocolate bark decorated with pastel candies and Easter sprinkles is one of the fastest holiday treats to make from start to finish. A low-effort candy that looks great on a dessert table or packaged in small bags as gifts.
Photo credit: My Rad Kitchen
Easter Tsoureki Bread
Tsoureki is a braided Greek Easter bread with a soft, enriched crumb and a subtle fragrance from spices traditionally used in the holiday bake. A beautiful loaf that is as much a centerpiece as it is a dessert.
Photo credit: Cooking Gorgeous
Easter Treats with Pretzels
Chocolate-dipped pretzels decorated to look like Easter eggs or bunnies bring the salty-sweet combination that makes this type of treat so addictive. A no-bake project that comes together quickly and photographs beautifully.
Photo credit: Dizzy Busy and Hungry
Mini Easter Cheesecakes in Jars
Individual cheesecakes made in small jars using the Instant Pot come out creamy and perfectly portioned for Easter gatherings. A make-ahead dessert that is easy to transport and serve without any last-minute work.
Photo credit: Tasty Oven
Easter Cake (Italian Pigna di Pasqua)
Pigna di Pasqua is a traditional Italian Easter cake with a dense, slightly sweet crumb and a shape that has been part of Italian spring celebrations for centuries. A fragrant, beautiful bake for anyone who wants to try a regional Easter baking tradition.
Photo credit: Christina's Cucina
Easter Mini Egg Cheesecake Cups
Mini cheesecake cups topped with Cadbury Mini Eggs are a portioned dessert that requires no slicing and very little fuss to serve. A creamy, candy-topped treat that is easy to make ahead and keeps well in the refrigerator.
Photo credit: Hungry Whisk
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