20 Easter Dessert Recipes

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I always look forward to Easter, a joyful end to the Lenten season.

It’s one of the most important holidays in Christian calendars, hence many worldwide festivals for it all.

In our home, we have Easter Sunday parties with fun activities for adults and kids alike. We would decorate eggs, go egg hunting, then have a delicious meal together!

You might be planning to go to restaurants for a feast, but why not make your own affordable Easter dinners at home or even the perfect Easter brunch ideas that everyone will love?

Cooking your own Easter meals isn’t just more intimate, but you can also involve your kids and make a day out of it!

You’ll be surprised with the smorgasbord of Easter-themed foods you can whip up, including desserts to end your day on a sweet note.

It would also be fun to include these simple Easter crafts for the kids.

And while you’re at it, you may also want to add these adorable adult Easter crafts and spring wreaths to your list of Easter activities to do this season.

I know you’re excited to celebrate Easter, so let’s check out my list of fantastic Easter dessert recipes that truly commemorate the holiday!

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1. Easter Bunny Sugar Cookies

Photo by Boxwood Avenue

When you need easy Easter desserts to serve in a snap, turn to cookies!

I used to think sugar cookies were plain until I discovered many ways to elevate their appearance.

The secret is to use marshmallows and shredded coconut flakes to decorate cookies perfect for Easter.

2. Lemon Mochi Chicks

Photo by Sprinkle Bakes

Take the classic Japanese rice cake to a whole new level, by decorating it for Easter!

It’s a cuteness overload with mochi chicks featuring a pleasantly tangy lemon flavor.

You can serve chewy mochi chicks on their own, or use them as toppings on your favorite ice cream for added texture and flavor!

3. Chocolate Coconut Eggs

Photo by Eating Bird Food

I’m not hiding Easter eggs anymore! Instead, I’ll be serving them for dessert.

Bird’s nest cookies are one of the best Easter dessert recipes that look unique but and aren’t a hassle to prepare.

You only need 12 minutes and three ingredients to create yummy cookies with a refreshing coconut, chocolatey taste!

4. Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Photo by Flour and Floral

Where’s the Easter bunny? Out searching for their favorite food: Carrots!

While kids may say no to vegetables, they will surely try grabbing a few carrot cake cupcakes.

My mouth waters just tasting cream cheese frosting and chocolate carrot garnish on top!

5. Easter Chocolate Bark

Photo by Amy Treasure

Chocolate bark is the way to go when you need kid-friendly Easter desserts.

Children will go crazy over adorably decorated chocolate bark. Plus, you can involve them in your process of creating it!

6. Homemade Dairy-Free Chocolate Easter Eggs

Photo by Cooking with Elo

Can you believe that chocolate eggs can be made into a vegan Easter dessert?

I’m still in awe with this recipe because it has no dairy and only requires five ingredients.

The result is a rich, truffle-like chocolate egg that trumps any store-bought Easter candy.

7. Peach-Filled Spring Cupcakes

Photo by Lexi’s Rose

What I love about Easter is how we get to commemorate Christ’s resurrection, symbolizing new beginnings.

For many of us, it’s also a celebration of spring, a time nature comes back to life after a cold winter.

That’s why peach-filled spring cupcakes are an amazing Easter dessert. Don’t feel intimidated by the beauty of floral cupcakes, as it has a pretty easy decorating process!

8. Flower Pot Cupcakes

Photo by The Decorated Cookie

Are you ready for spring?

I sure am!

Share your love for the season that brings us more beauty through a yummy chocolate dessert on Easter Sunday.

Decorate your cupcakes in a flower pot with tiny leaves sprouting up, signifying new life!

9. Lemon Coconut Cupcakes

Photo by The Kitchen Fairy

Lemon and coconut are two ingredients that mesh well, especially when using them to serve a yummy dessert.

These cupcakes are as refreshing as spring, making them a deliciously sweet, indulgent ending your guests will devour.

10. Brazilian Carrot Cupcakes

Photo by Pies and Tacos

Here’s a fun dessert that everyone won’t get enough of!

It’s a Brazilian cupcake recipe putting its own twist to the classic carrot cake. Rather than cream cheese, you pipe a rich chocolate frosting, which is called brigadeiro.

Decadent desserts like these will warm your soul, just like what spring does after a freezing winter season.

11. Easter Chick Cream Puffs

Photo by Dessert First Girl

I love how cute Easter chick cream puffs look, it’s like they are saying “Peekaboo” and hatching from their “shells.”

Besides that, the lemony filling tastes divine, with slightly sweet, zesty flavors going well with cream puffs.

12. Cadbury Creme Egg Brownies

Photo by Sweetest Menu

Are you tired of having just Cadbury Creme Eggs for dessert on Easter Sunday?

Incorporate everyone’s favorite chocolate into soft, chewy brownies.

I have to warn you – you’ll likely get addicted and grab more than just one brownie, so make a lot!

13. Jelly Bean Cookies

Photo by The Seasoned Mom

Did you know that jelly beans are eaten during Easter?

It’s a popular Easter candy, with many people considering it a tradition to have them in their celebrations!

Rather than have jelly beans on their own, use them as the main ingredient in your desserts, like oatmeal cookies.

14. Easter Basket Cookie Cups

Photo by ‘Lil Luna

I’m a sucker for Easter Basket Cookie Cups, which are made of peanut butter and then topped with dense buttercream frosting and colorful candies!

Think of it as a hybrid between muffins and cookies, featuring a soft, chewy texture from the latter.

15. Enchanted Eggs Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes

Photo by Movers and Bakers

When loved ones take their first bite, they will immediately be surprised with caramel filling loaded within it!

It’s extremely rich, but hey, it’s a celebration, so calories shouldn’t count!

Enjoy all the chocolatey, caramel goodness and Galaxy Enchanted Eggs.

Also, if you’re looking for a gluten-freeEaster dessert, this is a great choice! Simply swap the flour with a gluten-free version and add xanthan gum.