31 Best Easter Desserts Ideas

1.Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This moist and delicious carrot cake is the perfect Easter dessert. It has grated carrots, pineapple, pecans, and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to give it wonderful flavor. The carrots add natural sweetness as well as moisture. The pineapple enhances the flavor and keeps the cake extra moist and tender. The pecans add crunch and nutty notes. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger add warmth and spice that complement the sweet carrots perfectly. The cream cheese frosting is rich, smooth, and tangy – the perfect complement to the cake. It strikes just the right balance between sweet and tangy. Decorate the cake with jelly beans or candy eggs for a festive pop of color and fun Easter theme. Kids and adults alike will love this tasty carrot cake creation.

Ingredients:

• • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1⁄4 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups grated carrots
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

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2. Easter Egg Cupcakes

These cute Easter egg cupcakes are a fun twist on classic cupcakes. Start with fluffy vanilla or chocolate cupcakes baked in liners to resemble an egg shape. Frost them in pretty pastel colors like pink, purple, blue or yellow with buttercream frosting. Use candy melts to pipe or drizzle zig-zag stripes on the cupcakes in a contrasting color. The stripes resemble the decorative designs on Easter eggs. Top each cupcake with a robin’s egg candy or jelly bean “yolk” in the center for an egg-cellent finishing touch. The sweet candy yolk peering out from the frosting resembles the inside of a colorful Easter egg. These adorable cupcakes are sure to delight kids and adults alike.

Ingredients:

• 1 box white or chocolate cake mix
• Ingredients called for on cake mix box
• Buttercream frosting in pastel colors
• Candy melts
• Robin’s egg candies

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3. Lemon Coconut Cake

This light and refreshing Easter cake has delightful layers of moist coconut cake filled with bright, tangy lemon curd. Make the coconut cake from scratch or use a mix to simplify preparation. Coconut cake is perfect for springtime with its light tropical flair. Once baked, let the cake cool completely before splitting into layers and spreading the vibrant lemon curd in between. The tart lemon curd provides the perfect fruity counterpoint to the sweet coconut cake. Frost the entire cake in fluffy whipped cream for a cool, creamy complement to the flavors. The luxurious whipped cream adds a smooth, melting finish. Garnish the frosted cake with toasted coconut flakes or sliced almonds on top for added crunch and texture. The lemon and coconut are sure to wake up your tastebuds with their zesty tropical tastes and aromas.

Ingredients:

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
• Ingredients called for on cake mix box
• 1 cup lemon curd
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄3 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Shredded coconut or sliced almonds for garnish

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4. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Easter Eggs

These no-bake cookie dough Easter eggs are perfect for kids and adults alike. Simply mix together the classic toll house chocolate chip cookie ingredients like butter, sugar and flour to create a dough. Then blend in mini chocolate chips for bursts of chocolate in each bite. Shape the dough into cute egg shapes and chill until firm.

Dip one half of each “egg” in colored candy melts for a bright glossy finish. Then decorate with sprinkles or coconut for some added texture and whimsy. These edible Easter egg cookies mimic decorated eggs but in tasty cookie dough form that’s safe to enjoy unbaked. They are a fun twist on the classic egg hunt or basket stuffer surprise. Kids will have a blast helping mix and decorate. Adults will love sneaking these irresistible cookie dough treats too.

Ingredients:

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 3⁄4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• Candy melts for dipping
• Sprinkles for decorating

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5. Peeps Rice Krispie Treats

These marshmallowy treats are a fun and festive way to use Peeps for Easter. Start by melting butter and marshmallows together in a pan until gooey. Then mix into the crunchy rice cereal until fully combined. Press the mixture into a pan and smooth down. Add mini marshmallow Peeps chicks and bunnies on top while the bars are still warm so they nestle in and “stick”.

The melting marshmallows in the treat base will hold the Peeps in place. Let cool completely before cutting into fun springtime squares. The soft doughy bars combined with the sweet squishy Peeps make for a delightfully chewy, marshmallowy treat. It’s an Easter twist on classic rice crispy treats that kids and adults will love munching on.

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 10 ounces marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• Mini marshmallow Peeps

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6. Easter Bunny Bark

This easy homemade candy bark is perfect for an Easter chocolate fix. Start by melting semisweet or milk chocolate chips with a touch of creamy peanut butter. Mix until fully combined and smooth. Spread the chocolate-peanut butter mixture out onto a parchment lined pan.

Then decorate with festive sprinkles in pastel colors. Add mini marshmallow Peeps bunnies on top for adorable Easter flair. The sweet, squishy bunnies pair perfectly with the chocolate for a delightful treat. Allow the bark to cool completely before breaking it into pieces. This candy bark takes just minutes to make but results in a gourmet-looking confection kids will love hunting for in their Easter baskets!

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
• 1⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter
• Assorted sprinkles like pastel nonpareils
• 5 Peeps bunny marshmallows

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7. Jelly Bean Brownies

These festive brownies are loaded with colorful jellybeans and chocolate chips for fun bursts of candy flavor. Start with fudgy brownie batter made from scratch or a boxed mix. Fold in plenty of jelly beans and mini chocolate chips before baking. The jellybeans should sink into the batter for pockets of sweetness in every bite.

Bake until the brownies are set and fudgy. Then optionally frost them with more jelly beans or a decorative icing design. The jellybeans on top add even more candy appeal. Let the brownies cool before cutting into festive squares. This is a perfect Easter treat for potlucks, parties or alongside Easter basket grass. The combo of chocolate and jellybeans is sure to please kids and adults.

Ingredients:

• 1 box fudge brownie mix
• Water, oil and eggs called for on box
• 1 cup jelly beans
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• Extra jelly beans for topping (optional)

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8. Easter Egg Macarons

These gorgeous French almond flour cookies are decorated to look like colorful Easter eggs. Start by making the macaron shells in pastel colors like pink, yellow or blue by adding gel food coloring. Once baked and cooled, fill them with buttercream, ganache or jam for flavor.

Then decorate the cookies to resemble decorated Easter eggs. Use royal icing to pipe or draw designs. Add sprinkles or coconut for added texture. Drizzle with melted white chocolate for a classy finish. The pastel colors and dainty designs mimic beautiful Easter eggs. These cookies make a lovely dessert for Easter brunches, teas or gift giving. Their cute decorative look and delicious almond flavor make them extra special.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 egg whites, aged
• Pinch of cream of tartar
• Food coloring gels or pastes
• Buttercream, ganache or jam for filling
• White chocolate for drizzling

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9.Bunny Butt Donuts

These cute donuts are cleverly decorated to look like fluffy bunnies showing off their cotton tails. Start by making donut dough from scratch or use prepared dough. Cut the donuts into cute bunny ear shapes before frying to golden perfection. Dip the front half of each donut into pink or brown icing to mimic a bunny’s face and coat the “fur”.

Then finish them off with a fluffy white bunny tail. Sprinkle white powdered sugar or coconut on the back half of the donut. This resembles a white cotton bunny tail. Finally, add mini chocolate chips or M&Ms for the bunny’s eyes. These playful donuts are sure to bring smiles to kids’ faces on Easter morning. They look adorable served up in a basket lined with Easter grass.

Ingredients:

• Donut dough or pre-made doughnut holes
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Pink or brown icing
• Powdered sugar or sweetened coconut
• Mini chocolate chips or M&Ms

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10. Easter Egg Nest Cookies

These nest cookies made from shortbread dough are the perfect home for colorful candy eggs. Start by creaming butter and sugar together until fluffy. Then mix in flour and eggs to form the shortbread dough. Scoop and shape the dough into mini nests on a baking sheet.

Bake until lightly set then transfer to a cooling rack. Once cool, decorate each little nest with jelly beans, robin’s eggs, M&Ms or other small candy eggs. The candies will resemble little eggs in their cozy nested cookie cup. For added flair, use different colors of candies in each nest. These cute edible nests are a simple yet festive Easter cookie that kids will adore helping decorate.

Ingredients:

• 3⁄4 cup (1 1⁄2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• Jelly beans, robin’s eggs, M&Ms or other small candy eggs

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11. Marshmallow Peep Pops

Turn marshmallow Peeps into cute lollipops with just some candy coating and sprinkles. Start by melting chocolate or candy wafers until smooth. Then dip the Peeps bunnies or chicks halfway into the coating, tilting to coat.

Before the coating sets, decorate with sprinkles for color and texture. Finally, insert a lollipop stick into the bottom of each Peep. Let cool completely on parchment paper until hardened. The coating and sprinkles dress up the Peeps for Easter. Kids will be delighted by these playful candy pops. They make great Easter basket stuffers, party favors or edible crafts.

Ingredients:

• Marshmallow Peeps
• Candy wafers or candy coating discs
• Lollipop sticks
• Sprinkles for decorating

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12. Coconut Cream Pie with White Chocolate Shards

This beautiful coconut cream pie is decorated with white chocolate pieces that resemble broken egg shells. Start with a flaky pie crust made from scratch or store bought. Fill the crust with an easy sweet coconut pudding made with coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch.

Chill until set then top with whipped cream and toasted coconut for garnish. To finish, top with hand cut white chocolate pieces arranged in the center. Break the white chocolate into irregular shards that resemble cracked eggshells. Nestle the “eggshells” into the whipped cream for dramatic effect. The creamy tropical pie combined with the egg-shaped garnish makes a stunning Easter dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 pie crust, pre-made or from scratch
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
• White chocolate, broken into egg shaped pieces

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13. Easter Egg Sugar Cookies

These decorated sugar cookies are perfect for an Easter cookie tray. Start by making classic sugar cookie dough with butter, sugar and eggs. Chill the dough then roll it out and cut into oval egg shapes. Bake until lightly golden around the edges.

Once cooled, frost the cookies with creamy royal icing. Use gel food coloring to tint some of the icing pastel colors for decorating. Finish by piping designs on the iced cookies with colored icing to resemble colorful Easter egg patterns. Dots, stripes and squiggles are fun easy designs. Sprinkle with coconut or nonpareils for extra texture. Display on a platter for a very festive Easter cookie tray.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 21⁄2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• Royal icing and sprinkles for decorating

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14. Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding

This comforting bread pudding highlights sweet cinnamon-spiced hot cross buns. Start by cubing day-old or stale hot cross buns into bite-size pieces. Put half the cubes in a greased baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and spices for the custard.

Pour half the custard over the bun cubes then add remaining cubes and custard. Let sit for 15 minutes so the custard soaks into the bread. Top with pie dough cut into strips in a crosshatch pattern. Bake until puffed and golden. Dust with powdered sugar and serve drizzled with sweet glaze made from confectioners’ sugar and milk. The buns flavor the custard beautifully while the cross pie topping nods to the traditional hot cross buns.

Ingredients:

• 4 hot cross buns, cubed
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Pie crust for topping
• Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar + 1-2 tablespoons milk

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15. Easter Egg Cake Pops

These cake pops decorated like colorful Easter eggs make a fun edible craft project. Start by blending together prepared cake crumbs with frosting to make a moldable dough. Shape the dough into mini egg or oval shapes.

Place the shaped cake balls on parchment paper lined baking sheets and freeze until firm. Melt candy melts in pastel colors and dip the tops of the chilled cake pops halfway into the coating. Drizzle with a contrasting color for whimsical designs. While still wet, decorate with sprinkles or coconut to mimic Easter egg patterns. Insert a lollipop stick into the bottom of each cake ball. Let dry completely before packaging or displaying. Kids will have a blast helping decorate these darling Easter treats on a stick!

Ingredients:

• 1 box cake mix, any flavor
• 1 16-ounce container prepared frosting
• Candy melts for dipping
• Sprinkles, coconut, mini chocolate chips for decorating
• Lollipop sticks

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16. Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberry Topping

These petite cheesecakes are perfect for an Easter feast. Start by pressing graham cracker crumbs into mini muffin tins to form the crusts. Bake until set. Then beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently stir in sour cream and whipped egg whites. Spoon into the crusts and bake just until set in the centers when jiggled. Transfer to a cooling rack.

Top each cooled mini cheesecake with fresh raspberries and a dollop of whipped cream for a pretty finish. The sweet tart berries contrast the rich, velvety cheesecake wonderfully. For a fancy touch, use a pastry bag to pipe the whipped cream. Serve chilled on Easter for a light, refreshing dessert.

Ingredients:

• 36 graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 egg whites
• Fresh raspberries and whipped cream for topping

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17. Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

This stunning trifle dessert has layers of tender spongecake, juicy strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream. Start by cubing store bought pound cake or angel food cake. Spread a layer of cubes in the bottom of a glass trifle bowl or dish.

In a bowl, gently toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit 10 minutes to macerate. The sugar will draw out the berry juices for added flavor. Spoon the sugared berries and juice over the cake cubes. Top with a layer of freshly whipped cream.

Repeat the layering with another layer each of cake cubes, macerated berries, and whipped cream. Garnish the top with some reserved whole berries. The sweet berries combined with the light fluffy cream and tender cake makes for a delightful springtime dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 store bought pound cake, cubed
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
• 2-4 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

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18. White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

This elegant mousse is tinted a pretty pink hue from pureed raspberries. Start by simmering frozen raspberries with sugar to make a concentrated coulis. Once thickened, strain out the seeds. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites to soft peaks. Then gently fold the cooled raspberry coulis and melted white chocolate into the egg whites. The mousse should be light pink in color. Spoon into cups or glasses and chill for at least 2 hours until set. The airy mousse is smooth, creamy, and refreshing. The white chocolate adds a lovely sweetness that pairs perfectly with the raspberry flavor. It’s an sophisticated dessert that’s also easy to whip up.

Ingredients:

• 10 ounces frozen raspberries
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• Pinch salt
• 6 ounces high quality white chocolate, melted and cooled
• 4 large egg whites
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cream of tartar

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19. Carrot Patch Cupcakes

These adorable carrot cake cupcakes are decorated like mini carrot patches. Start by preparing moist carrot cake batter made with grated carrots, oil, eggs, spices and flour. Divide the batter among lined muffin cups and bake until set. Once completely cool, frost with a fluffy cream cheese frosting tinted green with food coloring. Pipe grassy swirls of frosting onto each cupcake using a star tip. Finish with candy carrot sprinkles so they look like vines growing in a carrot patch! The tender carrot cake and smooth frosting pair deliciously while the decorations are simply darling.

Ingredients:

• Carrot cake mix or homemade carrot cake batter
• Cream cheese frosting:
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Green food coloring
• Candy carrot sprinkles

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20. Easter Egg Whoopie Pies

These festive Easter whoopie pies sandwich a fluffy filling between tender chocolate cake cookies. Start by baking whoopie pie rounds from a cocoa-rich dough. Make the filling by creaming butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and cream until light and smooth. Divide the filling between bowls and tint pastel spring colors with gel food dyes.

Pipe the filling onto the flat sides of half the whoopie pies then top with another cookie to make a sandwich. The pastel filling oozing out the sides resembles colorful Easter egg insides! Decorate the tops with sprinkles or piped icing if desired. These Easter-ified whoopies are a fun twist on the classic treat.

Ingredients: For Cookies:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• For Filling:
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food gels or pastes for coloring

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21. Jelly Bean Pavlova

This impressive yet easy meringue dessert is topped with jelly beans for a delightfully chewy, crunchy texture and festive look. Start by whipping egg whites into glossy stiff peaks, adding sugar slowly. Fold in vinegar and vanilla. Dollop the meringue onto parchment paper in a round shape. Bake at low heat until dried out but not browned. Let cool completely.

Top with lightly sweetened whipped cream then scatter colorful jelly beans on top. Their bright colors and fun flavors create an eye-catching finish. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. The crispy meringue with crunchy-chewy beans and silky cream makes a stellar Easter dessert.

Ingredients:

• 4 large egg whites, room temperature
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄3 cup powdered sugar
• Jelly beans for decorating

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22. Chocolate Easter Egg Tarts

These cute mini tarts are shaped and decorated like pretty Easter eggs. Start by rolling out sweet tart dough and cutting into oval egg shapes. Gently press the dough into greased mini muffin tins, prick with a fork, and par-bake until set. Let cool then fill with rich chocolate ganache or buttercream.

Next, dip the tops of the little tarts in colored candy melts. Drizzle with contrasting colors in zig-zags or stripes. Sprinkle with nonpareils for added whimsy. The glossy candy coating and fun decorations mimic decorated Easter eggs. These chick treats are perfect for Easter brunches or as gifts.

Ingredients:

• Sweet tart dough, homemade or store-bought
• Ganache or buttercream filling
• Candy melts in various colors
• Sprinkles for decorating

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23. Lemon Curd Easter Egg Tartlets

These petite shortbread tarts are filled with bright lemon curd for a sweet-tart flavor. Start by pressing shortbread dough into mini muffin tins. Bake until golden then transfer to a rack to cool completely. In a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Spoon the tangy curd into the pre-baked tart shells.

Decorate the tops with pretty royal icing designs and candy eggs for an Easter touch. The sweet, crumbly shells pair perfectly with the tart lemon filling. They make an elegant Easter dessert for parties or gifting. Offer with a scoop of berries on the side for added flavor.

Ingredients:

For crust:

• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄3 cup powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and diced
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For filling:

• 3 large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Royal icing and candy eggs for decorating

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24. Marbled Easter Egg Cake

This festive cake is frosted in swirls reminiscent of a colorful Easter egg design. Start by baking your favorite cake flavor and cooling completely. Then level, torte and frost the cake with creamy vanilla or cream cheese frosting. Make pastel icings by mixing gel food dyes into some reserved frosting.

Spoon dollops of the tinted frosting all over the cake. Next, run an icing spatula through the dots to swirl the colors in a marbled effect. The swirling colors resemble a decorative Easter egg. Sprinkle with coconut flakes or nonpareils if desired. Slice to reveal the vibrant interior. It’s sure to impress guests at Easter brunches and gatherings.

Ingredients:

• 2 (8-inch) round cake layers, baked, cooled and cut horizontally into rounds
• Buttercream frosting
• Gel food coloring
• Sprinkles (optional)

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25. Easter Egg Fruit Pizza

This brightly colored fruit pizza makes a fun and fruity Easter dessert. Start with a sugar cookie or shortbread crust. Bake until lightly golden then cool completely. In a bowl, mix cream cheese and whipped topping until smooth. Spread in an even layer over the cooled crust.

Decorate the top with sliced fresh fruit in an oval shape to mimic an Easter egg. Kiwi, strawberries, blueberries and pineapple make colorful choices. Top the “yolk” area with a yellow fruit like mango or pineapple. Chill until ready to serve. The sweet cream cheese base and vibrant fruit are sure to brighten your Easter dessert spread!

Ingredients:

• 1 sugar cookie crust (homemade or store bought)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup whipped topping, thawed
• Sliced fresh fruit like kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, etc.

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26. Easter Egg Fudge

This easy peanut butter fudge is a perfect make-ahead Easter treat. Line a pan with parchment paper. In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until melted and well combined.

Pour the smooth fudge into the prepared pan and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. Turn out the fudge and peel off the paper. Cut into egg shapes using a stencil or cookie cutter. Decorate with sprinkles or drizzle with melted chocolate for a festive touch. This creamy fudge is perfect for Easter baskets, parties, or gifts. The egg shapes give it a adorable spring flair.

Ingredients:

• 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 12 ounces chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Sprinkles for decorating (optional)

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27. Peeps S’mores Dip

This no-bake dessert dip is decadently creamy with flavors of marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker – just like a s’more! Melt together marshmallows, chocolate chips, and peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl. Then stir in crushed graham crackers.

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and smooth out the top. Decorate with more graham pieces and mini marshmallow Peeps chicks and bunnies. Serve immediately with graham cracker sticks for dipping. The combo of melted chocolate, ooey marshmallow and crunchy crackers makes this sweet dip irresistible. It’s sure to be a hit at any Easter gathering.

Ingredients:

• 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips
• 1⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 cups mini marshmallows
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs, divided
• Mini marshmallow Peeps for topping

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28. Easter Grass Panna Cotta

This unique Italian-inspired dessert is made to look like pieces of Easter grass. Start by infusing milk and cream with green food coloring. Heat with sugar until dissolved. Soften gelatin in water then whisk into the hot milk mixture until melted. Let cool slightly then fold in whipped cream.

Pour the green cream mixture into cups or glasses. Refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours until set. Top with crumbled cookies, jelly beans, and Peeps bunnies or chicks to resemble Easter grass and eggs. The fresh, creamy panna cotta is a perfect base for the playful decorations. It’s sure to elicit smiles around the Easter table!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk
• Green gel food coloring
• 1 tablespoon unflavored powdered gelatin
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Crumbled cookies, jelly beans, mini marshmallow Peeps for topping

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29. Mini Easter Egg Cheesecakes

These cute individual cheesecakes are perfect for Easter. Press miniature graham cracker crusts into a mini muffin pan and bake until set. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Mix in sour cream, then eggs one at a time. Spoon batter into the crusts, filling 3/4 full.

Bake until just set in the centers. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Top each cheesecake with a Robin’s Egg candy. The creamy cheesecake filling pairs perfectly with the crunchy sugar coated candy eggs. Make ahead, then chill until ready to serve. They’re sure to be a hit on the Easter dessert table.

Ingredients:

• 36 miniature graham cracker tart shells
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• Robin’s Egg candies for topping

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30. Bunny Trail Mix Bark

This playful confection mimics grass strewn with Easter treats. Melt together chocolate chips and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in your favorite add-ins like nuts, coconut, cereal and pretzels. Spread the chunky mixture in a parchment lined pan.

Decorate with pastel sprinkles and mini marshmallow Peeps while still warm so they stick. Let set completely until hardened, about 1 hour. Break into pieces and package in cellophane treat bags tied with ribbon. The trail mix bark makes a whimsical edible gift or dessert for your Easter bash. Your guests will love the crunchy, chocolatey, chewy combo.

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces milk or dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 cup pretzel twists
• 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
• Pastel sprinkles
• Mini marshmallow Peeps

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31. Easter Egg Nest Haystack Cookies

These fun no-bake cookies resemble bird nests filled with candy eggs. In a bowl, mix together chocolate chips, peanut butter and powdered sugar. Microwave until melted, then stir until smooth.

Add in chow mein noodles and stir to coat. Scoop out portions of the mixture and shape into mini nests on a lined baking sheet. Decorate each nest with jelly beans, M&Ms and mini Peeps chicks. Let cool completely until set. Carefully transfer the nests to an Easter cookie tray or gift them in cellophane bags. They’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups chow mein noodles
• 1 12-ounce package milk chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Assorted sprinkles
• Jelly beans, M&Ms, mini marshmallow Peeps chicks

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