Easter is a wonderful time to share a meal with family and friends. And the perfect way to end a meal is with a tasty dessert! Here are 25 simple Easter desserts that will delight.
We love entertaining with friends and family members, especially around holidays. And Easter is one of the favorites.
One of the go to Easter main dishes is an herb crusted rack of lamb served alongside fresh garlic lemon asparagus (asparagus are in season from March to June).
But Easter is also a great occasion to make fun, colorful desserts. From brownies and cookies to trifles and tarts, and more in between!
So grab your mixing bowls and let's dive in to the favorite simple Easter dessert recipes.
Bonus: We'm also sharing the best baking tips in this post, down below!
🩷 Why you'll love these Easter desserts
Whether you like desserts that wow, ones that make you smile, or treats you can easily package up as gifts, this collection of Easter dessert recipes has you covered.
You'll find a big variety of different kind of desserts in this recipe collection!
These are all ones We've made over and over again. They're the family's tried and true Easter dessert recipes.
Plus, a lot of them are fun to make with kids or other family members.
And the best part, they're even more fun to eat!
🐣 25 Simple Easter Desserts
Strawberry Crinkle Cookies
These bright, cheery cookies are pillow soft with a fresh strawberry flavor. They're so simple, and they make for great gifts for friends and family!
Matcha Crinkle Cookies
If you like matcha tea or lattes, then you'll love these colorful cookies. With a hint of matcha earthiness, a crispy exterior, and soft and chewy on the inside, these treats are sure to please.
Ube White Chocolate Chip Cookies
What could be more fun than purple cookies? How about purple cookies with white chocolate chips! These ube chocolate chip cookies not only taste great, they're great to look at as well.
Funfetti Cookie Bars
What's the best of both worlds between brownies and cookies? Cookie bars! These funfetti cookie bars are chewy, colorful, and tasty. And perfect for an Easter get-together.
Almond Sprinkle Cookies
Sugar cookies are a holiday staple. Now zhuzh them up with this recipe that addspastel-colored sprinkles and a white chocolate kiss. Bright, cheery, and oh-so-craveable!
Easter Brownies
Brownies are great on their own. But brownies with colored drizzle and pastel M&Ms? Even better!
Mint Oreo Truffles
Truffles can make a great, sweet gift. Take regular chocolate ones to the next level with these mint Oreo truffles. Simple to make and fun to give away (or keep for yourself!)
Easter Charcuterie Board
Ok, this one's not strictly a dessert, but this fun Easter charcuterie board still has a bunch of sweet elements. While the top half is savory, the bottom half is full of Easter treats like Peeps, cookies, and other candies.
Key Lime Cookies
Add a bit of tangy zestiness to regular sugar cookies with key lime. The brightness of the lime adds a tasty freshness to these cookies and helps balance out the sweetness.
Easter Trifle
If you're planning a large Easter gathering, having an simple, go-to dessert is a must. Enter these delighfully tasty Easter trifles. So cute they're sure to make all of your guests smile.
Spring Desserts: Mini Lime Tarts
Sometimes you simply want a little dessert you can call your own. These crunchy, custardy lime tarts aren't simply cheerful and tasty. They're bite-sized too, so everyone can have one (or two) for themselves.
White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze
Add some bright color to your next bundt cake with this raspberry-forward recipe. Featuring baked-in raspberries as well as fresh whole berries on top, it's a fresh, new take on the traditional bundt.
Lemon Basil Cupcakes
Oh the, there are cupcakes. And then there are these lemon basil beauties. Made with zesty lemon, herby basil, and piled high with lemon frosting, this dessert is nothing short of heavenly.
Easter Egg Cheesecake
If you like your desserts decadent, look no further than this rich Easter cheesecake. Featuring a velvety smooth cheesecake center and topped with whipped cream and Easter-colored candy, it's sure to satisfy.
Mini Bundt Cakes with Citrus
How cute are these mini bundt cakes? Bursting with bright, fresh orange, lemon, and vanilla flavors, and a tart citrus glaze, they're ideal for Easter, or any spring or summer party.
Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
Move over vanilla. These bright red strawberry crunch cupcakes are coming over for Easter. These fluffy treats feature a smooth buttercream frosting and are topped with strawberry cookie crumbles. Yes, please!
Simple, Tasty Mini Fruit Tarts
We love fresh fruit on desserts. These delectable mini fruit tarts are full of fresh strawberries and blueberries. And they're filled with pillowy whipped cream—all set on a crunchy graham cracker crust.
Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
If you like lemon, you'll love these zesty poppyseed cupcakes. The cake is both bright and soft, and topped with a luscious lemon buttercream frosting.
Raspberry White Chocolate Chip Muffins
If you're planning an Easter brunch, we've got you covered with these decadent raspberry white chocolate chip muffins. Are they more dessert than breakfast? Yes. Is there a rule against dessert at brunch? Nope.
Simple Mini Egg Cookies
Sure, you could make standard chocolate chip cookies for Easter. But why not kick them up a notch with some colorful pastel candies? Simple, fun, and tasty!
Blackberry Scones with Blackberry Glaze
Think scones are dry and boring? Think again. Made with fresh blackberries and a bright blackberry drizzle, these scones are not only fun, they're fantastically tasty.
Strawberry Spoon Cake
With fresh berries and a simple one-layer cake, this Strawberry Spoon Cake recipe is a tasty Easter dessert that can work all-year round. And it's even better with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream.
Simple Raspberry Sherbet
If you're looking for an Easter dessert that's on the lighter side, grab a scoop of this vibrant raspberry sherbet. Not too sweet and simply a little bit tart, it's the perfect palate cleanser after a big meal.
Strawberry Turnovers
If you're never one to pass up a good pastry, then this strawberry turnover is for you. With bright, fresh strawberries and a sweet glaze, it's the perfect treat for an Easter brunch.
Raspberry Crumble Bars
Made with sweet raspberry jam and a crumbly shortbread crust, these Raspberry Crumble Bars are tasty, portable, and giftable desserts!
Easter Dessert Recipe FAQs
How do you assemble an Easter trifle?First, place one of the cut-out cake rounds at the bottom of the trifle bowl. Then add a layer of the shredded coconut and vanilla pudding. Top that with a cake layer from the second color of cake. Next, add the whipped cream. Finally, top with Easter candy decorations.
What makes a crinkle cookie crinkle?With crinkle cookies, the tops bake before the rest of the cookie is finished, spreading and rising. When the top hardens, it gently cracks and pulls, creating that classic, cracked top.
How do you keep bundt cake from becoming dry?Avoid overmixing the batter. This is often the reason most cakes turn out dry. Mix the wet and dry ingredients simply until they're fully combined. Then add fruit or chocolate chips if your recipe calls for them, and pour the into the prepared cake pan!
How do keep bundt cakes from sticking to the pan?To prevent bundt cakes from sticking to the pan after baking, simply spray the inside crevices of the pan with nonstick cooking spray before you pour in the batter. We also like to quite lightly flour the inside for better release from the pan after the cakes are cooked.
How do We prevent the top of a cheesecake from cracking?Cheesecake can crack when it's baked for too long or when the cream cheese filling mixture is overmixed. Use room temperature cream cheese can help prevent overmixing. Placing the springform pan in a water bath while baking can also keep it from cracking.
Serving Suggestions
Main dishes: If you're planning a full Easter day meal, try pairing these desserts with main courses like a rich Irish Lamb Stew or simple Air Fryer Ham. And if you're hosting Easter brunch, both this Bacon Mushroom Spinach Quiche and this Sausage Frittata will feed a crowd.
Side dishes: Some of the favorite Easter side dishes include fresh Green Beans with Bacon & Shallots and seasonal Garlic Lemon Asparagus.
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