21 Best Easter Snacks Ideas
1. Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a classic Easter appetizer. Hard boiled eggs are hollowed out and filled with a creamy, tangy filling made from egg yolks, mustard, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. The filling can be modified in many ways by adding spices, herbs, hot sauce, bacon, cheese, or other mix-ins. Deviled eggs are easy to make ahead of time and travel well to Easter gatherings and egg hunts. They can be garnished with paprika, fresh herbs, bacon bits, olives, or other toppings for extra flavor and visual appeal. The creamy, savory filling pairs perfectly with the egg white shells.
Ingredients:
- eggs
- mayonnaise
- mustard
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
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2. Carrot Cake
Carrot cake is a perfect Easter dessert, incorporating carrots, nuts, spices, and cream cheese frosting. The carrots lend natural sweetness, moisture, and structure to the cake. It’s studded with raisins, crushed pineapple, and toasted nuts like walnuts or pecans, giving it texture. Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger add comforting flavor. The cake has great moisture from oil and eggs. Tangy cream cheese frosting balances the sweetness. Decorated with chopped nuts or bunny sprinkles, this is sure to be an Easter crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
- flour
- baking soda
- cinnamon
- carrots
- eggs
- oil
- sugar
- raisins
- crushed pineapple
- nuts
- cream cheese
- butter
- vanilla
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3. Ham and Cheese Sliders
For easy Easter appetizers, make bite-sized ham and cheese sliders. Split small dinner rolls and fill with sliced ham, cheese like Swiss or cheddar, mustard, and a slather of butter. Bake or broil until the rolls are toasty and the cheese melts. The possibilities are endless – try mustard, pickles, or caramelized onions. Their small size with big ham flavor makes these sliders perfect snacks alongside all your other Easter foods. They take just minutes to assemble and are easy to customize for allergy restrictions.
Ingredients:
- rolls
- sliced ham
- Swiss cheese
- mustard
- butter
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4. Pecan Bars
Pecan bars are a delicious and easy make-ahead Easter dessert. The buttery shortbread crust is packed with chopped pecans, then filled with a sweet gooey filling made of eggs, butter, sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla. The bars are finished with more pecans on top. The contrast of crunchy crust and nuts with the smooth, sweet filling is amazing. The nutty flavor is perfect for springtime. Pecan bars travel and keep well, making them an ideal portable Easter treat for gatherings, parties, church events, or hiding in Easter baskets.
Ingredients:
- flour
- butter
- pecans
- eggs
- brown sugar
- corn syrup
- vanilla
Recipe
5. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Sweet and salty, crunchy and creamy, strawberry pretzel salad has it all. With a base of crushed pretzels, cream cheese filling, cool whipped topping, and sweet strawberry glaze, it’s an Easter stunner. The salty pretzels balance the sugary cream cheese for perfect flavor. Bright red strawberries dotted throughout give pops of color and tangy flavor. Easy to transport and make ahead, it’s great for potlucks. For Easter, decorate the top with bunny sprinkles or chocolate eggs. Let guests scoop up this salad by the spoonful for a festive dessert.
Ingredients:
- pretzels
- sugar
- butter
- cream cheese
- whipped topping
- strawberries
- sugar
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6. Hot Cross Buns
Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter bread. The yeast-risen buns are dotted with dried fruit, warm spices, and a cross slashed across the top. Before baking, a sweet glaze is brushed over the crossed top, cooks into a shiny crust. Inside, the buns are soft, fluffy, and fragrant. Enjoy these Easter treats warmed up, slathered with butter. The dried fruit and spice make them extra special for the holiday. Hot cross buns represent Lent, Passover, and the Crucifixion in a sweet, handheld treat.
Ingredients:
- flour
- yeast
- milk
- butter
- eggs
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- raisins
- currants
- sugar glaze
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7. Jello Egg Salad
For a fun, retro Easter twist on classic egg salad, make it with Jello gelatin mix! Hard boiled eggs are chopped and mixed with mayo, mustard, green onion, salt, pepper, paprika, and a pack of lemon or lime gelatin mix. Chill until set, then serve on bread, lettuce cups, or crackers. The gelatin gives great texture and tangy flavor, helping the egg salad hold its shape. Garnish with extra paprika and fresh parsley. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for Easter meals all week long.
Ingredients:
- eggs
- mayonnaise
- mustard
- green onions
- gelatin mix
- paprika
- parsley
Recipe
8. Marshmallow Pops
What’s cuter for Easter than bunny and chick marshmallow pops? Skewer large marshmallows onto sticks and dip the tops in melted chocolate or candy coating. Before the chocolate sets, decorate with mini chocolate chips for eyes, drizzles for mouths or bows, and sprinkles for other embellishments. Let kids help decorate their own pops for extra fun. These sweet treats will delight kids of all ages in Easter baskets or as table decorations. The marshmallows stay soft while the chocolate outside adds crunch.
Ingredients:
- marshmallows
- chocolate chips
- sprinkles
- candy coating
Recipe
9. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
These indulgent berries make an elegant Easter dessert. Fresh strawberries are hollowed out and filled with a sweet cheesecake mixture of cream cheese, whipped cream, sugar, and vanilla. Topped with chopped nuts or a dollop of whipped cream, they’re heavenly. The berries provide a healthy freshness while the creamy filling satisfies sweet cravings. Ready in minutes, they’re perfect for Easter potlucks, brunches, and hostess gifts. Adults and kids alike will love scooping out these bite-sized treats.
Ingredients:
- strawberries
- cream cheese
- whipped cream
- vanilla
- sugar
- nuts
Recipe
10. Peeps S’mores
Take the Easter marshmallow candy Peeps to the next level by using them for s’mores! Slide Peeps onto a skewer and roast over a campfire or grill, then sandwich between chocolate bars and graham crackers. The hot Peep center gets perfectly melted and gooey while the cracker and chocolate crunch. Make these right in the oven or microwave, too – ideal for Easter parties indoors. Kids will have a blast smashing and squishing their own s’mores with the festive candy.
Ingredients:
- Peeps candy
- chocolate bars
- graham crackers
Recipe
11. Glazed Ham
A gorgeous glazed ham is the perfect centerpiece for an Easter dinner. Choose a bone-in smoked ham and score the fat. Coat with a sweet glaze made from brown sugar, honey, spices, and fruit juice or soda. Bake until the exterior is shiny and lacquered. The appetite-pleasing aromas will fill the whole house! With its crispy, candied exterior and moist, tender, salty-smoky interior, glazed ham is an Easter showstopper. Slice to serve alongside all your other holiday fixings.
Ingredients:
- ham
- brown sugar
- honey
- pineapple juice
- cloves
- ginger
Recipe
12. Lemon Meringue Pie
What’s brighter and more refreshing than lemon meringue pie for Easter? A crisp, buttery pie crust cradles smooth, tangy lemon curd made from lemon juice, egg yolks, and sugar. Billowy meringue, torched to toasty peaks, provides sweet contrast and fancy flair. Serve wedges of this springtime pie garnished with whipped cream and fresh berries at Easter brunch. The sunny yellow and white layers are perfect for the holiday table. Kids and adults will delight in the lip-puckering lemon curd.
Ingredients:
- pie crust
- lemons
- eggs
- sugar
- meringue
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13. Fruit Pizza
Fruit pizza makes a colorful, fun centerpiece dessert for Easter. A giant cookie shaped like a pizza provides the “crust”. Tangy cream cheese “sauce” is spread over the crust and topped with fresh fruit slices arranged into a flower design. Kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, pineapple, and grapes make bright, eye-catching toppings. An easy glaze drizzled over the fruit helps them shine. This candy-like cookie is a sweet treat kids and adults will love picking apart on Easter.
Ingredients:
- cookie crust
- cream cheese
- sugar
- assorted fresh fruit
- glaze
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14. Chocolate Bunny Bark
Make an easy but impressive Easter dessert with chocolate bunny bark. Tempered chocolate, white or dark, is spread onto a parchment paper lined pan. Top with sprinkles, crushed candy, coconut, pretzels, etc. for texture and crunch. Add chocolate bunnies and eggs or any other Easter candy once cooled and set. Break into shards for serving. This sweet bark makes a fun activity for kids and results in an adorable, holiday-themed treat adults will also appreciate.
Ingredients:
- chocolate
- sprinkles
- coconut
- pretzels
- Easter candy
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15. Ambrosia Salad
A must for any Easter potluck or gathering, ambrosia salad features whipped cream folded into a fruit salad for a light, creamy dessert. Pineapple, tangerines, grapes, strawberries, marshmallows, coconut and more get soaked in a sweet dressing, then mixed with whipped topping and mini marshmallows. For Easter, add some pastel colored marshmallow Peeps! The medley of fruits and textures with sweet cream is refreshing after a big meal. Serve ambrosia salad in a crystal bowl to show off the colors.
Ingredients:
- pineapple
- tangerines
- grapes
- strawberries
- marshmallows
- coconut
- whipping cream
- mini marshmallows
- Peeps
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16. Easter Egg Cookies
What’s cuter than pastel iced cookies shaped and decorated like Easter eggs for the holiday? Make sugar cookies cut into oval egg shapes and decorate with thick royal icing in pretty pastels. Add polka dots, stripes, squiggles, flowers, or Easter-themed sprinkles. Sanding sugars and dragees can mimic beautiful eggshell textures. Display these gorgeous goodies on a tiered cookie stand at your Easter celebration. Let kids help decorate for extra fun.
Ingredients:
- sugar cookie dough
- royal icing
- food coloring
- sprinkles
Recipe
17. Peep Rice Krispie Treats
Take Easter marshmallow Peeps to the next level by using them in Rice Krispie treats! Melt butter and marshmallows, then mix in cereal and broken up Peeps for texture. Press into a pan and let cool before cutting Easter shapes like eggs or bunnies. The soft, sweet Peeps combine with the crispy cereal for the perfect balance. Decorated with extra Peeps or sprinkles, these will be the delight of any Easter party or potluck. Kids will have fun customizing their own.
Ingredients:
- butter
- marshmallows
- Rice Krispies cereal
- Peeps candy
- sprinkles
Recipe
18. Deviled Egg Potato Salad
Give classic deviled eggs an Easter twist by turning them into deviled egg potato salad. Hard boiled eggs are scooped and mashed with potato chunks, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Heap into a serving bowl and top with sprinkle of paprika, fresh chives, bacon bits, or finely chopped egg whites. This twist on potato salad has all the creamy, tangy flavor of deviled eggs in a fun new form. It’s sure to be a hit at Easter potlucks and gatherings.
Ingredients:
- eggs
- potatoes
- mayonnaise
- mustard
- vinegar
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
- chives
- bacon bits
Recipe
19. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
Wrap fresh asparagus spears with crispy bacon for an easy Easter appetizer. Simply season the spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then wrap a slice of bacon diagonally around each bunch. Bake until the bacon is crisp on the outside and the asparagus is tender. The salty, savory bacon complements the earthy asparagus perfectly. The baked bundles travel well and can be served room temperature, ideal for Easter potlucks and gatherings.
Ingredients:
- asparagus spears
- bacon
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Recipe
20. Mini Quiches
Cute bite-sized quiches make an easy Easter brunch dish. Light beaten eggs are combined with cream or milk and poured into a muffin pan lined with pastry shells or puff pastry. Top with any add-ins like ham, cheese, onions, spinach, or mushrooms. Bake until puffed and golden, then remove and let cool. Serve these mini quiches as passed appetizers or on an Easter brunch buffet. The endless flavor options mean everyone can enjoy their favorites.
Ingredients:
- eggs
- cream
- puff pastry
- choice of fillings like ham, cheese, vegetables
Recipe
21. Pasta Salad
A fresh pasta salad is a delicious side for Easter dinner or potlucks. Cooked pasta is tossed with a light vinaigrette and seasonal veggies like grilled asparagus, peas, or roasted carrots. Add extra flavor and protein with cheeses like feta or Parmesan, grilled chicken, or hard boiled eggs. Top with fresh herbs like dill, basil, or parsley. Chill before serving so the flavors blend. Pasta salad is endlessly adaptable for any tastes or dietary needs.
Ingredients:
- pasta
- vinaigrette dressing
- vegetables
- cheese
- chicken
- eggs
- fresh herbs
