50+ Easter Dessert Recipes (2024)

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Published: Feb 18, 2022 Last Updated: Feb 24, 2023

Looking for the perfect Easter Desserts Recipes this year? From classic carrot cake to fun and festive Easter dirt cake, we’ve got your covered with over 50 Easter Dessert ideas! From Easter cakes, to Easter pies, Easter cookies and much much more!

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Traditional and Fun Easter Desserts

Whether you’re hosting family, or just celebrating at home, no Easter holiday is complete without the perfect dessert.

Traditional Easter dessert of course includes Carrot Cake (or try another variation like our carrot cake cookies, carrot cake cupcakes, carrot bundt cake, and more)! But this year think outside the box. Browse our list of Easter desserts for something new to you!

Maybe it’s a hummingbird cake or a lemon curd tart!

Many of our desserts below can be made in advance, which is great news if you’re busy making a holiday turkey or homemade mac and cheese!

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Easter Desserts

Looking for the perfect Easter Desserts Recipes this year? From classic carrot cake to fun and festive Easter dirt cake, we've got your covered with over 50 Easter Dessert ideas!

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Carrot Cake

A classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting that’s easy to bake and decorate. Incredibly moist and packed with flavor, you'll love this delicious recipe!

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Bunny Butt Cheese Ball

Bunny Butt Cheese Ballis a cute and fun appetizer shaped like a bunny butt and covered in coconut flakes. It’s great served with vanilla wafers, fresh fruit slices or pretzels for a sweet snack everyone will love, especially at Easter!

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Cream Cheese Mints

An easyCream Cheese Mintsrecipe for any occasion! These melt-in-your-mouth mints have just a handful of ingredients and a perfect minty flavor. Enjoy them as they are or customize them with your favorite festive colors!

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Easter Egg Cheesecake

Turn heads with this vibrantEaster Egg Cheesecakeat your holiday meal. A no-bake cheesecake is covered in whipped cream frosting and robin’s egg malt balls. The spring time colors make the creamy homemade cheesecake even better!

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Easter Blondies

EasterBlondiesfilled with pastel candy! Chewy blondie recipe with festive m&m’s or mini eggs! Easy one pan recipe.

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Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe

Sweet carrot cake meets oatmeal cookies! These chewy Carrot Cake Cookies have juicy raisins in every bite. Spread with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with nuts for an irresistible hand held dessert.

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Almond Wedding Cake Cupcakes with Raspberry Filling

Delicate almond cake with raspberry filling and a hint of almond flavor are the perfect dessert for any special event.

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Almond Kringle

Buttery and flaky, this Almond Kringle recipe is easier than ever. Two layers of pastry topped with a delicious almond icing. Tips and tricks included to store and freeze your delicious danish.

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Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls need no introduction. These are ooey-gooey fluffy rolls of cinnamon sugar heaven--the very BEST and easiest homemade cinnamon rolls you'll ever make.

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Strawberry Shortcake Fudge

This sweetStrawberry Shortcake Fudgerecipe is a knockout! Nilla Wafer Crust with strawberry shortcake topping!

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Easter Rice Krispie Treats with Peeps

Put a colorful and tasty twist on an old classic with these Rice Krispie Treats this Easter!

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Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

ClassicLemon Meringue Pieis the dessert of your dreams. With a tart lemon filling and sweet clouds of meringue, this pie is guaranteed to impress anyone lucky enough to get a slice.

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Pineapple Orange Cake

Pineapple Orange Cake is an easy, light dessert recipe that's nearly guilt free! You'll love the refreshing, moist orange cake topped with creamy pineapple flavored frosting!

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Cadbury Egg Fudge

It's Cadbury Egg season and there's no better way to celebrate than with this homemade fudge inspired by the classic Easter candy. A sweet cream filling sandwiched by layers of rich chocolate fudge will knock everyone's socks off!

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Bunny Chow Candy Recipe

An Easter dessert the kids can help make! Bunny Chow Candy will brighten up your spring with sweet crunchy taste that no one can resist.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs

Love Reese's eggs? Make them at home with this fun easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs recipe!

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Flower Candy

Make these adorable Flower Pretzel Bites this Easter! A salty sweet homemade Easter candy that's full of color and cheer, just in time for spring.

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Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Jam Thumbprint Cookies - Buttery cookies filled with fruit preserves are a cute and classic favorite. Easy, delicious and loved by kids and adults alike!

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Easter Dirt Cake Recipe

A chocolate pudding cake covered in Oreos makes Easter even sweeter! Easter Dirt Cake garnished with pastel M&Ms is an easy, no bake dessert that has everyone hopping back for seconds.

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Easter Rice Krispie Treat Nests Recipe

Easter Rice Krispie Treats shaped like bird's nests! A few chocolate egg candies and a swirl of chocolate frosting make these perfect for spring time. Put them in your Easter baskets or bring them to a party to share.

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Sugar Cookies

The best, chewy Sugar Cookies with a no-chill dough. Topped with a creamy sugar cookie icing, you'll love this Copycat Swig Sugar Cookie recipe!

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Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe

This Sugar Cookie Cake has everything you love about your favorite cut out treats, only it's baked as one GIANT cookie the size of a cake. M&Ms and peanut butter cups make this cookie cake even better. Perfect for holidays and only 5 ingredients!

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The Best Lemon Bars

If you're looking for the best Lemon Bars recipe, this one is it. Buttery shortbread crust with a sweet and tangy lemon filling!

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Strawberry Almond Cake

This gorgeous, from scratch, Strawberry Almond Cakerecipe features a moist almond layer cake with strawberry buttercream. Fresh sliced almonds and strawberries to added flavor and texture!

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Coconut Cake Recipe

The most delicious, from scratch, white cake recipe is used to create this perfect Coconut Cake! Soft, moist crumb with a cream cheese coconut frosting!

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Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe

Lemon Bundt Cakeor Italian Lemon Cream Cake is bursting with lemon flavor and makes a great breakfast cake! It’s fast and easy, and beautiful too.

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Lemon Coconut Cake

Lemon Bundt Cakeor Italian Lemon Cream Cake is bursting with lemon flavor and makes a great breakfast cake! It’s fast and easy, and beautiful too.

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Lemon Coconut Cupcakes

These Lemon Coconut Cupcakes are from scratch and filled with sweet lemon curd. Topped with a creamy lemon frosting and shredded coconut, your family will beg for the recipe on Easter!

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Lofthouse Cookies

Learn how to make Lofthouse Cookies in your own kitchen! These pillowy soft sugar cookies are topped with sweet pink frosting and sprinkles for that classic look.

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Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Perfect Italian Ricotta Cookies with a twist of lemon! Learn how to makeLemon Ricotta Cookieswith a pillowy soft texture and a citrus icing on top.

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Lemon Cake with Lemon Curd Frosting Recipe

HomemadeLemon Cakewith a middle layer of creamy lemon frosting and fresh lemon curd! Delicious and made entirely from scratch, this is one impressive cake. Yet easy enough for you to make too!

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Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust

A gorgeous Lemon Tart with a buttery, rich Macadamia Nut Crust. Decorate the top of this pretty tart with some homemade Whipped Cream. Don't forget to make your own lemon curd!

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Lemon Cupcake Recipe

The ultimate cupcake recipe for lemon lovers! TheseLemon Cupcakestopped with light and fluffy lemon buttercream are easy to make and better than any store bought cupcakes.

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Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf

Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loafrecipe made at home. Moist bread recipe with a sweet vanilla glaze, freezer friendly too!

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Mini Malt Ball Cheesecakes with Chocolate Ganache

Malt Ball Cheesecakes are the perfect single-serving Easter dessert! The pastel eggs and rich chocolate ganache make these mini cheesecakes irresistible. We'll walk you how to make delicious mini cheesecakes step by step.

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Divinity Candy

Divinity Candy is a Southern classic. Just one bite and you’ll be hooked on this chewy, soft vanilla treat packed with crunchy pecans!

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Banana Pudding

This creamy, rich Banana Pudding Recipe is a delicious, no-bake dessert! Perfect for weeknights or potlucks, everyone will LOVE this classic recipe!

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Watergate Cake

Watergate Cake brings together pistachio, coconut, and pudding in a delicious layer cake! A light whipped frosting and pecans on top make it hard to stop at just one slice.

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Watergate Bundt Cake

This Watergate Bundt Cake is nutty and moist thanks to pistachio pudding and pecans. Topped with a sweet, lightwhipped cream topping and coconut, this cake has it ALL!

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Watergate Sheet Cake

ThisWatergate Sheet Cakeis nutty and moist thanks to pistachio pudding and pecans. Topped with a sweet, lightwhipped cream topping and coconut, this cake has it ALL, and it's easy to make too!

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Watergate Cupcakes

You’re going to LOVE theseWatergate Cupcakes! Extremely nutty and moist thanks to pistachio pudding and pecans. Topped with a sweet, light whipped frosting, which is perfect for summer!

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Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Bring extra sweetness to your holiday table with this Ambrosia Salad recipe! Canned fruit gets tossed with whipped cream and marshmallows for an easy and irresistible side dish.

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Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cake

This Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cake recipe is a showstopper! Layers of homemade carrot cake, a cheesecake center and it's all topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting!

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Carrot Bundt Cake

This is not your ordinary carrot cake recipe. Carrot Bundt Cake is wrapped around a cheesecake filling and covered with cream cheese frosting. It makes an impressive centerpiece for any dessert table!

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Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe

You're going to love eating these Carrot Cake Muffins for breakfast. Especially since they are topped with a cream cheese frosting and walnuts!

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Cream Cheese Frosting

Take your desserts and pastries to new heights with the perfect Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. Worlds better than canned frostings, this topping adds the finishing touch to cupcakes, cinnamon rolls and carrot cakes!

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Love Carrot Cake? These delicious Carrot Cake Cupcakes have a delicious Cream Cheese Frosting! Perfect for a weekday dessert or weekend potluck!

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Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Hummingbird Cake is a moist layer cake filled with pineapple, pecans and coconut. Perfectly sweet and spiced with cinnamon, this classic southern dessert keeps everyone coming back for another slice!

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Coconut Macaroons Recipe

These Coconut Macaroon Cookies are perfectly soft on the inside with crispy edges. You'll love the sweet coconut flavor of these chewy cookies, plain or dipped in melted chocolate!

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Easter Cookie Cake Recipe

Easter Cookie Cake - A buttery sweet cookie cake speckles with pastel M&Ms! With a delicious vanilla frosting, this easy dessert looks picture perfect and tastes even better.

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Learn how to make the BEST Chocolate Covered Strawberries at home! Check out all my favorite tips and tricks for perfect chocolate dipped berries that look as good as they taste.

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Easter Fudge

No matter the Spring holiday, this easyEaster Fudgerecipe is perfect. Vanilla Fudge with pastel candies and sprinkles!

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Easy Magic Cookie Bars Recipe

The BEST, EasyMagic Cookie Barsrecipe is now at your fingertips. You’ll love this 7 layer, chewy treat, that’s so versatile for holidays or any day!

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