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85 Easy Easter Desserts Sweeter Than Anything You'll Find Egg Hunting

Even the Easter Bunny will be jealous.

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PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE AND MARY RUPP

♪ Hippity-hoppity, Easter's on its way and boy, are we excited to see what sweets end up in our Easter baskets this year. If you're like us, we bet you're also looking forward to whipping up some homemade treats and show-stopping desserts to go along with your Peeps, Robin's Eggs, and massive chocolate bunnies too. If so, this list of 85 Easter desserts is for you. From impressive layer cakes to fudge, from blondies to fruity cheesecakes, there's something here for everyone, and every type of occasion.

Don’t worry, our love for Easter candy runs strong, so even when we go homemade, we like to pay homage to all the classics. Our Robin's Egg malt fudge, our Easter bunny popcorn bars, our carrot patch brownies and cheesecake, or our Peeps s’mores skillet all utilize your faves to great effect. Take inspiration from these, and then add whatever you can find in the candy aisle to even more of the recipes here. We bet our chocolate bundt cake, our homemade gelato, our copycat Dairy Queen ice cream cake, or our banana pudding would all benefit from some crunchy, colorful candy.

Looking for something more classic to wow your guests this Easter? Everyone’s been waiting for spring fruits and veggies all winter long, so what better way to celebrate their return than with a show-stopping holiday dessert? Our bunny cake (carrot, ofc!), our pineapple upside-down cake, our rhubarb cake, or our fruit tart always impress. Looking to dazzle your guests, but aren’t the strongest baker? We’ve got you too. Cheesecake bars are always a winner—try our strawberry, coconut, blackberry, or banana pudding versions. They’re just as satisfying, but with much less work.

Want even more Easter inspo? We’ve got all the recipes you’ll need, from morning till night—check out our best Easter brunch recipes, our fave Easter sides & apps, and our favorite Easter dinners too.

1

Aperol Spritz Trifle

a stemless wine glass filled with vanilla cake, whipped cream, aperol spiked jam, and pudding with an orange slice on the rim
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

This trifle draws inspiration from everybody’s favorite summer cocktail: the Aperol Spritz. This popular beverage fuses effervescent Prosecco, a bittersweet and bright Italian aperitivo, and fresh orange. We include all three of those ingredients in this layered dessert. It’s like an adult version of an orange Creamsicle!

Get the Aperol Spritz Trifle recipe.

2

Petit Fours

petit fours
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Hoping to make some homemade edible gifts that are sure to impress? Make petit fours. Featuring confetti cake layered with raspberry jam and buttercream and covered in a shiny white glaze, these stunning mini cakes will delight anyone who receives them.

Get the Petit Fours recipe.

3

Bunny Cake

bunny cake with jelly beans
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE AND MARY RUPP

Want to take your Easter dessert table to the next level? This impressive bunny cake looks like it came from a bakery, but is actually so straightforward to make. It starts with a super-moist carrot cake (what else?), creatively cut, frosted, and decorated with Easter candy to look like an adorable bunny.

Get the Bunny Cake recipe.

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4

Carrot Patch Brownies

carrot patch brownies
Jon Boulton

"Dirt" has never been tastier with these dirt pudding-inspired brownies! While we used store-bought brownie mix here so we could focus on these mega-cute toppings, feel free to use our favorite brownie recipe. Carrots have never looked so adorable.

Get the Carrot Patch Brownies recipe.

5

Banana Pudding

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PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

With towering layers of vanilla pudding, ripe bananas, whipped cream, and wafer cookies, banana pudding is the classic dessert we’ll never get enough of. If you always pick up a tub from your local bakery, trust us—it’s completely worth it to make this Southern dessert at home.

Get the Perfect Banana Pudding recipe.

6

Carrot Cake Blondies

carrot cake blondies
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

These dessert bars are the mash-up of your dreams, featuring a fudgy blondie base, spiced and decorated just like a carrot cake, with pecans and cream cheese frosting.

Get the Carrot Cake Blondies recipe.

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7

Easter Chick Cupcakes

easter chick cupcakes
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Easter desserts are some of the cutest to make, and these little chick cupcakes are so fun! Make homemade vanilla cupcakes with our recipe, or save some time and use your favorite boxed cake mix. You can always make chocolate cupcakes or whatever your favorite flavor is instead too.

Get the Easter Chick Cupcakes recipe.

8

Rhubarb Cake

rhubarb cake
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Rhubarb is strikingly beautiful, and this cake shows it off well. The stalks bake right into the cake, becoming soft and jammy, and are surrounded by a crunchy sugary crust. It’s quick and simple–more like a snacking cake–meaning you can eat it with your hands (while the kids Easter egg hunt, perhaps?).

Get the Rhubarb Cake recipe.

9

Lemon-Blueberry Puff Pastry Tart

lemon blueberry puff pastry tart
PHOTO: NICO SCHINCO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

With a lemon cream cheese base, jammy blueberries, and a crunchy crumble, this tart is absolutely perfect. Best part? Using store-bought puff pastry keeps it nice and easy to make too.

Get the Lemon-Blueberry Puff Pastry Tart recipe.

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10

Carrot Cake

carrot cake with cream cheese icing and pecans
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Whether you think of it as the ideal vehicle for cream cheese frosting (we feel you!) or are in it for its moist, spiced flavor that makes it a standout against standards like vanilla and chocolate, having a quality carrot cake recipe is a must for Easter.

Get the Carrot Cake recipe.

11

Easter Bunny Popcorn Bars

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Joel Goldberg

These easy, customizable popcorn bars are perfect for any and all of your favorite Easter candy mix-ins. We love Cadbury eggs for the creamy milk chocolate and Robin Eggs for some malted crunch, too!

Get the Easter Bunny Popcorn Bars recipe.

12

Piña Colada Lasagna

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RACHEL VANNI

This easy no-bake piña colada-inspired dessert has a base of toasted coconut and crushed graham cracker, layered with a smooth and velvety coconut cream cheese, buttery shortbread cookies, and juicy pineapple Jell-O. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream it's guaranteed to take center stage this Easter.

Get the Piña Colada Lasagna recipe.

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13

Robin's Egg Malt Fudge

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Joslyn Blair

Some people live for the day the first Peeps hit the stores. For us, it's Robin's Eggs. This fudge has a creamy texture with an amazing crunch—and thanks to Ovaltine, the malted milkshake flavor is intense (in the best way).

Get the Robin's Egg Malt Fudge recipe.

14

Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake

strawberry crunch poke cake with a crumble topping, whipped cream and strawberries
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Here we start with a boxed cake mix, infuse it with strawberry flavor, top it with fluffy cream cheese frosting, then finish it off with a strawberry-and-cookie topping that tastes just like the classic ice cream truck treat. Forget regular strawberry shortcake—THIS is the way to serve those springy flavors to a crowd.

Get the Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake recipe.

15

Triple-Chocolate Trifle

triple chocolate trifle topped with kit kats
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE

Layers of complementary flavors make this trifle really pop. The tahini brings a subtle nutty flavor, while the dark rum adds warmth. Unlike a typical chocolate mousse, olive oil is used here in place of cream, further exaggerating the chocolate flavor. Yum!

Get the Triple-Chocolate Trifle recipe.

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16

Bunny Cupcakes

bunny cupcakes
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN: FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Along with all of the classic ham and asparagus side dishes, Easter is ALL about the adorable desserts too. These bunny cupcakes aren't too over the top, and are fun and easy to make and decorate (get the kids in on the action too!).

Get the Bunny Cupcakes recipe.

17

Lemon Bars

sliced lemon bars topped with powdered sugar
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If you prefer your desserts almost more tart than sweet, then these lemon bars are the perfect spring dessert for you. An ideal make-ahead dessert, these bars will be the star of all your spring & summer celebrations. Pucker up, buttercup!

Get the Lemon Bars recipe.

18

Peeps Skillet S'mores

peeps skillet s'mores
Delish

Peeps make this s'mores skillet the perfect dessert for Easter (regular marshmallows will work too!) Looking for something for the adults? Try our Peeps Jell-O Shots or our Peeptini next.

Get the Peeps Skillet S'mores recipe.

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19

Easter Bunny Twists

easter bunny twists
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Made with store-bought puff pastry and a quick cinnamon sugar filling, these adorable bunny-shaped pastries will delight everyone at the Easter dessert buffet. Oh, and did we mention the cream cheese frosting bunny tails?

Get the Easter Bunny Twists recipe.

20

Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

chocolate hot cross buns
Parker feierbach

Hot cross buns are great and all, but we just felt they were missing something. Chocolate to the rescue! This chocolate roll with a trace of orange, cinnamon, and chocolate chips makes for the perfect Easter treat.

Get the Chocolate Hot Cross Buns recipe.

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