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    53 Easy Easter Desserts and Treats Recipes 2025

    Modified: Mar 27, 2024 · Published: Feb 16, 2024 by Sharon Rigsby · 1 Comment

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    Whether you are looking for traditional Easter desserts, Easter treats for the kids, or non-traditional twists on old favorites, I have you covered with this curated collection of 53 Easy Easter Desserts and Treats Recipes for 2025.

    These quick and easy dessert recipes and homemade Easter treat ideas, such as Easter Chocolate Cheesecake Dip and Easter Bunny White Chocolate Bark, are the best of the best! They are irresistibly delicious, kid-friendly, and the perfect sweet ending for your Easter brunch, lunch, or dinner.

    A collage of Easter desserts and treats, including three cakes and Easter Bunny cookies.

    Whether you are cooking for two or a crowd and want a traditional Easter cake, my Pineapple Upside Down Cake or Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing would be great.

    For something a little different this year, how about a show-stopping homemade ice cream such as Bourbon Ice Cream or Pecan Pralines and Cream Ice Cream?

    If you are looking for something lighter, springtime favorites with fresh berries, such as Vanilla Panna Cotta with Sliced Strawberries, Strawberry Pie, or Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes, are easy recipes and sure to please even your pickiest eaters.

    If you are pressed for time, make-ahead, no-bake favorites such as Key Lime Mousse, Lemon Tart, and Kumquat Pie are perfect choices.

    Vanilla Panna Cotta with Sliced Strawberries – Grits and Pinecones

    Easy to make, silky smooth, creamy Vanilla Panna Cotta, topped with sliced fresh strawberries, is the ultimate Easter dessert. A classic Italian dish, this recipe is made with sweetened heavy cream, a bit of sour cream, and thickened with unflavored gelatin.

    Not only is panna cotta an amazing dessert, but it can also be made in advance, molded or unmolded, practically foolproof, has endless flavor variations, and has many topping possibilities. 

    Vanilla Panna Cotta
    A clear glass dish full of panna cotta and sliced strawberries.

    Coconut Easter Nest Cake – Sally’s Baking Addiction

    So let’s eat cake with candy! Honestly, the Easter season is the BEST candy season out of all the holidays in the year. Easter bunny, you’ve got the right idea. Robin’s Eggs! Jelly Beans! Cadbury Creme Eggs! Reese’s Eggs! A beautiful finale to your meal and the perfect dessert!

    Coconut Easter Nest Cake
    A cake topped with coconut and Easter candy.

    Meyer Lemon Tart with Gingersnap Crust – Grits and Pinecones

    When life gives you Meyer lemons, you need an easy lemon tart recipe! One bite of this luscious, tangy Meyer Lemon Tart with its crisp, crunchy gingersnap crust will have your taste buds singing the Hallelujah chorus, and it’s perfect for your Easter celebration.

    Lemon Tart
    A Meyer Lemon Tart on a white serving dish.

    Easter Surprise Lemon Bundt Cake – Pudge Factor

    Brighten your Easter season with this rich and moist Surprise Lemon Bundt Cake. It feels like springtime and tastes amazing under a layer of lemon glaze. Every piece is a surprise.

    Lemon Bundt Cake
    Slices of Easter surprise bundt cake.

    Easy Key Lime Mousse – Grits and Pinecones

    Easy, tangy Key Lime Mousse is quite possibly one of the quickest and easiest dessert recipes you will ever make and one of the most delicious, too!

    Key Lime Mousse
    Four Key Lime Mousses on a glass serving plate.

    Easter Bird’s Nests Mini Cheesecakes – Fox and Briar

    These adorable Easter Bird’s Nest Mini Cheesecakes are so easy to make and perfect when served at your Easter brunch or dinner!  Delicious, silky mini cheesecakes topped with toasted coconut and mini egg candies make cute, sweet treats

    Mini Cheesecakes
    Mini cheesecakes topped with toasted coconut and candy.

    Old Fashioned Strawberry Pie – Grits and Pinecones

    A blast from the past, Old Fashioned Strawberry Pie with Jello is full of fresh, plump, and juicy, sun-ripened strawberries topped with a delectable strawberry glaze.

    Strawberry Pie
    A slice of strawberry pie topped with whipped cream on a plate with a fork.

    Cherry Cobbler – Grits and Pinecones

    Cherry Cobbler, made with canned cherry pie filling and a box of yellow cake mix is sometimes called a Cherry Cobbler Dump Cake; it’s one of the quickest and easiest desserts you will ever make.

    Cherry Cobbler
    A bowl of cherry cobbler with a scoop of ice cream.

    French Lemon Cream Tart – Pudge Factor

    French Lemon Cream Tart is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The amazing velvety smooth dessert is perfect for Easter or anytime. 

    Lemon Tart
    A french cream tart on a clear glass plate topped with whipped cream.

    Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake – Grits and Pinecones

    An old-fashioned classic, Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake features caramelized pineapple and maraschino cherries over a rich delicious cake! Nothing says Easter like a yummy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake! 

    Pineapple Upside Down Cake
    Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake ready to serve topped with pineapple slices and cherries

    Gluten-Free Lemon Cake – Gluten-Free Palate

    A layered cake filled with lemon curd and covered in a smooth, creamy lemon buttercream frosting, this Gluten-Free Lemon Cake will be the perfect addition to any holiday celebration.

    GF Lemon Cake
    A slice of white cake topped with white icing and blackberrries.

    Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake – Grits and Pinecones

    My easy, no-bake Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cak is made with fresh, luscious strawberries, heavenly whipped cream, and layers of light-as-a-cloud angel food cake. I guarantee that this make-ahead wonder will be one of the easiest and most delicious desserts you will ever prepare!

    Strawberry Trifle
    A clear glass trifle dish with layers of strawberries, angel food cake and whipped cream.

    Meringues Chantilly – Pudge Factor

    Meringues Chantilly is one of the most elegant desserts that you could imagine. It’s also one of the easiest desserts that you can make. Imagine light and crispy meringue shells filled with whipped cream and topped with fruit and a decadent raspberry sauce.

    Meringues Chantilly
    Meringue Chantilly on a white serving dish topped with raspberry sauce.

    Minnie Lee Croley’s Sour Cream Pound Cake – Grits and Pinecones

    Remember the delicious old-fashioned pound cakes your grandmother used to make from scratch? Like Minnie Lee Croley’s Sour Cream Pound Cake, they were glorious with a thick, crunchy crust and a delicious, dense, and moist interior.

    Sour Cream Pound Cake
    A slice of pound cake topped with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.

    Easter Confetti Cake – The Cake Chica

    Homemade confetti cake, all dressed up for Easter with buttercream and sprinkles. This Confetti Cake is such a fun one, and you can turn it into any party cake or holiday cake by switching up the color of the sprinkles you use.

    Confetti Cake
    A beautiful cake with white icing piped in a basket weave pattern topped with candy Easter eggs.

    Easter Chocolate Cheesecake Dip – Grits and Pinecones

    Easter Chocolate Cheesecake Dip is a bit of dessert fun and whimsy, a no-bake creamy chocolate cheesecake dip covered with crushed Oreo cookies and topped with your favorite candy.

    Cheesecake Dip
    A bowl full of cheesecake dip topped with crumbled Oreos and Easter candy.

    Peek-a-Boo Easter Eggs – Flour Arrangements

    Making Peek-A-Boo Easter Eggs is a fun, kid-friendly project. With a little help, kids can take charge of measuring, mixing, shaping, and decorating.

    Easter Eggs
    Decorated Easter eggs in different colors filled with candy.

    Classic Southern Strawberry Shortcake – Grits and Pinecones

    Homemade Southern Strawberry Shortcake is the stuff dessert dreams are made of and for a good reason. With fresh red, juicy strawberries, billowy clouds of whipped cream, and crunchy Southern shortcake biscuits, this traditional quick and easy dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious!

    Strawberry Shortcake
    Strawberry Shortcake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream

    Easy Easter Dessert Recipe – Trifle Parfaits – A Hundred Affections

    If you need an easy Easter dessert, this trifle parfait is a perfect choice!  With a wide choice of color and flavor combinations, you can create a no-fail spring dessert, a quick fix for you, and a mouthwatering treat for your guests!

    Trifle Parfaits
    Five multicolor trifles topped with candy. aster

    Easter Bunny White Chocolate Bark – Grits and Pinecones

    No-bake Easter Bunny White Chocolate Bark is the perfect homemade sweet treat for your big and little kids. Make new memories this year with this simple yet delicious candy. 

    Bunny Bark
    Small clear cellophane gift bags with Easter candy.

    Gluten-Free Funfetti Cupcakes – Jar of Lemons

    This year, I’m keeping it clean and giving a shout-out to my gluten-free friends! This Gluten-Free Funfetti Cupcakes recipe is made with coconut flour, these clean sprinkles, and an all-natural icing dye made out of beets (this stuff seriously makes me so happy)!

    GF Funfetti Cupcakes
    Cupcakes topped with pink icing and multicolor sprinkles.

    Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing – Grits and Pinecones

    There aren’t too many desserts in this world more delicious than a carrot cake full of carrots, pineapple, raisins, and, because I’m a Southern girl, pecans. If that isn’t enough deliciousness, this Carrot Cake is then topped with a quick and easy but decadent, luscious, and velvety smooth cream cheese icing.

    Carrot Cake
    Carrot cake on a cake platter with a slice cut.

    Lemon Curd Tartlets – Pudge Factor

    Lemon curd is like liquid gold! This lemon curd is smooth and silky with a tangy and tart flavor that overwhelms your senses. It produces an extraordinary treat when piped into a mini pastry shell and topped with whipped cream.

    Lemon Curd Tartlets
    Three tartlets with lemon filling topped with whipped cream and lemon zest.

    The Cutest Bunny Shaped Easter Cookies – Sugar and Charm

    These are the cutest Easter cookies! A classic sugar cookie, frosted with royal icing and a tiny buttercream tail. These will be a hit for any spring brunch!

    Bunny Cookies
    Easter Bunny Cookies in the shape of an Easter Bunny.

    Chocolate Covered Oreos – Grits and Pinecones

    If you are a chocolate lover, Chocolate Covered Mint Oreos are what sweet dreams are made of. With only four ingredients and a few steps, they are also the answer to your prayers for an easy-to-make, enticing holiday treat the whole family will love. 

    Chocolate Covered Oreos
    A stack of chocolate-covered mint Oreos next to a bottle of milk.

    Luscious Southern Lemon Bars – Grits and Pinecones

    Luscious Southern Meyer Lemon Bars are the perfect antidote for what ails you. Fresh as sunshine and full of Vitamin C, these scrumptious lemon bars made with Meyer lemons will brighten anyone’s day.

    Lemon Bars
    A stack of lemon bars with confectioners sugar on top.

    Easter Bunny Bark – Pudge Factor

    Easter Bunny Bark contains only two ingredients and takes minutes to make. It is sure to delight your family and friends who gather for your celebration!

    Easter Bunny Bark
    Easter Candy in the shape of a bunny on Easter grass.

    White Zucchini Cake with Whipped Vanilla Frosting, Lemon Curd, and Blueberries – The Merchant Baker

    The combination of flavors is perfect, and this luscious cake would make a great Easter dessert. The cake is not super sugary sweet, so it balances well with the frosting and sweet/tart lemon curd’s sweetness. The blueberries are the proverbial icing on the cake and add wonderful flavor and freshness.

    Zucchini Cake
    A two layer white cake topped with whipped cream and blueberries.

    Chocolate Raspberry Tart – Grits and Pinecones

    My easy, no-bake Chocolate Raspberry Tart is the ultimate dessert for the chocolate lovers in your life. The decadently rich chocolate ganache filling, made with semi-sweet chocolate, is truffle-like in its consistency and delivers intense chocolate flavor with each bite.

    Chocolate Raspberry Tart
    Dusting a chocolate raspberry tart with powdered sugar.

    Luscious Lemon Swirl Cheesecake – Grits and Pinecones

    Have you ever wanted to know how to make a cheesecake?  Are you looking for the perfect cheesecake recipe? Do you need an easy but elegant and delicious dessert for Easter or a dinner party with friends? If your answer is yes, check out my Luscious Lemon Swirl Cheesecake! 

    Lemon Cheesecake
    A cheesecake with lemon swirls topped with piped whipped cream.

    Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake – Pass Me Some Tasty

    This gluten-free Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake boasts a rich brownie crust with a silky cream cheese filling speckled throughout with mini chocolate chips. Top with fresh strawberries for a truly out-of-this-world, decadent, and delicious cheesecake!

    Brownie Cheesecake
    A slice of cheesecake with two layers, one vanilla and the other chocolate.

    Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Easter Treats – Pudge Factor

    If you like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, you’ll love these easy-to-make Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Treats. They only require four ingredients and are the perfect chocolate and peanut butter combination. Bet you can’t eat just one!

    Easter Treats
    A plate of chocolate Easter candy.

    Homemade Chocolate Pudding without Cornstarch – Grits and Pinecones

    My best Homemade Chocolate Pudding without Cornstarch is a gluten-free pudding that makes a perfect treat. Topped with a luxurious dollop of fresh whipped cream, it’s ridiculously simple to prepare and takes less than 15 minutes.

    Chocolate Pudding
    Chocolate pudding in four dessert glasses topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

    Lemon Posset – Pudge Factor

    Lemon Posset is a Classic English dessert dating back to the Middle Ages. The modern version is chilled, with a velvety smooth texture that magically congeals with only three ingredients – cream, sugar, and lemon.

    Lemon Posset
    Lemon pudding in a clear glass dessert dish.

    Chai and Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream (Pastel Easter Cake) – The Flavor Bender

    A spectacular Easter-themed Chai and Vanilla Cake with soft, fluffy Vanilla Buttercream frosting with a gorgeous pastel watercolor effect, decorated with Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, and a caramelized nest on top!

    Pastel Easter Cake
    A cake on a cake stand topped with Chocolate Easter bunnies.

    Pecan Praline Ice Cream – Grits and Pinecones

    A festive and decadent holiday dessert, luscious Pecan Pralines, and Ice Cream will make a sweet ending to any meal! Sometimes it’s called Pralines and Cream Ice Cream, or even simply Praline Ice Cream, but no matter what you call it, the combination of pralines and cream is the perfect balance of richness and sweetness. 

    Pecan Praline Ice Cream
    Praline ice cream in a clear glass bowl.

    Easy Easter Basket Cookie Cups – Pudge Factor

    If you’re looking for an easy and adorable treat, look no further! These Easy Easter Basket Cookie Cups take only a few ingredients and are a snap to make.

    Cookie Cups
    Three tiny easter baskets full of jelly beans.

    Peanut Butter Mousse – Grits and Pinecones

    Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Easy Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe, a dream come true for peanut butter lovers. This simple no-bake recipe is about to become your new favorite dessert and features dreamy, creamy peanut butter mousse garnished with heavenly whipped cream and crushed Oreo cookies.

    Peanut Butter Mousse
    Peanut Butter Mousse topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed Oreos.

    Strawberry Roll Cake – Beyond the Chicken Coop

    Perfect for Easter, Strawberry Roll Cake is filled with fresh Strawberries and whipped cream! This impressive-looking cake can be made by the home cook.

    Strawberry Roll Cake
    A slice of Strawberry Roll Cake full of whipped cream and strawberries.

    Easter Creme Egg Swiss Roll – Food Meanderings

    This Easter Creme Egg Swiss Roll has a delicious whipped creamy Cadbury Creme egg filling wrapped up in a light and airy sponge cake, then covered in chocolate frosting and adorned with creme eggs and mini eggs. It’s a fun and whimsical cake to make and the perfect Easter cake centerpiece!

    Chocolate Swiss Roll
    An Easter themed Creme Egg Swiss Roll Cake with Easter candy.

    Southern Peaches and Cream Pie – Grits and Pinecones

    Southern Peaches and Cream Pie incorporates the most delicious aspects of a peach cake, cobbler, cheesecake, and a pie into one luscious but easy dessert!

    Peaches and Cream Pie
    A peach pie in a clear glass pie dish.

    Mini Easter Peeps Cakes – Jersey Girl Cooks

    Adorable mini Easter cakes, made in a donut pan and decorated for Easter. Perfect for the kids to make and decorate.

    Peeps Cakes
    Peeps mini cakes topped with green icing and a yellow chick Peep.

    Bourbon Ice Cream – Grits and Pinecones

    If you are a bourbon aficionado and love homemade vanilla ice cream, you will love this decadent recipe for adults-only Bourbon Ice Cream. The custard base starts with the basics: rich, heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla paste.

    Bourbon Ice Cream
    Three scoops of bourbon ice cream in a glass dessert dish.

    Carrot Cake Cupcakes – Simply Happenings

    This recipe for carrot cake cupcakes made with pureed carrot baby food takes the work out of grating and blending, seasoned with cinnamon and allspice, and topped with cream cheese frosting. These Easter cupcakes are sure to quench your sweet tooth craving!

    Carrot Cake Cupcakes
    Carrot cake cupcakes topped with icing in the shape of a carrot.

    Georgia Cornbread Cake AKA Pecan Cake – Grits and Pinecones

    Georgia Cornbread Cake is a funny name for this simple, quirky, old-fashioned cake, much like a pecan or coffee cake. Contrary to its name, Georgia Cornbread Cake doesn’t contain any cornmeal, and I don’t think it tastes or even looks like cornbread.

    Cornbread Cake
    A dollop of whipped cream on a piece of cornbread cake.

    Lemon Pudding Cake – Easy and Delish

    Wondering how to make the best lemon pudding cake ever with only 5 staple ingredients? We got you covered! This easy cake is luscious and has a creamy layer of lemon pudding beneath a soft, spongy cake. It is also both gluten-free and dairy-free! If you like lemony desserts, it’s a must for your holiday dinner!

    Lemon Pudding Cake
    Lemon pudding cake topped with blueberries and lemon slices.

    Easy Southern Banana Pudding Poke Cake – Grits and Pinecones

    Banana Pudding Poke Cake is an easy, moist sheet cake recipe made with creamy vanilla pudding, crisp vanilla wafers, heavenly whipped cream, and fresh bananas. A delicious adaption of everyone’s favorite banana pudding, this cake has it all! 

    Banana Pudding Poke Cake
    A piece of banana pudding poke cake on a white plate with a fork.

    Easter Rice Krispie Nests – Veggie Desserts

    Rice Krispie Nests are a super easy no-bake dessert for Easter. Mold homemade rice crispy treats into nest shapes and decorate with mini eggs or candy.

    Rice Krispie Nests
    Easter rice krispy egg nests full of candy.

    Southern Pecan Praline Cake – Grits and Pinecones

    If you like pecans and pralines, if you like cake, and if you like EASY, you will love this delicious and decadent Southern Pecan Praline Cake recipe.

    Pecan Praline Cake
    A piece of Southern Pecan Praline Cake with Pecan and Praline topping being drizzled over it

    Easter Cream Tart – Amy Treasure

    This gorgeous Easter Cream Tart shaped like a giant Easter egg is easy to recreate at home. All you need is shop-bought shortcrust pastry, vanilla buttercream, and oodles of milk chocolate goodies to decorate with.

    Easter Cream Tart
    Easter Cream Tart in the shape of an Easter egg topped with candy.

    Decorated Easter Sugar Cookies – Grits and Pinecones

    I doubt you will find a more delicious sugar cookie recipe, and baking and decorating cookies are a great way to showcase your baking skills and artistic abilities.

    Easter Cookies
    Easter cookies decorated with different colors and in different shapes.

    No-Bake Easter Mini Egg Cheesecake – Savory Nothings

    This No-Bake Easter Mini Egg Cheesecake is easy to make cheesecake, perfectly decorated for your celebration! The filling is so creamy and studded with crushed mini eggs. Pile them up on top as well for the best festive look.

    Mini Egg Cheesecake
    A slice of cheesecake topped with Easter candy.

    Easter No-Bake-Chex Bars – Budget Delicious

    These 4 ingredients No-Bake Chex Bars, are easy to make with your favorite candy and an affordable sweet treat perfect for your celebration! Suitable for vegetarians and gluten-free diets.

    Chex Bars
    Three Easter cookie bars made with Chex cereal topped with candy.

    Not only for your Easter table, these luscious and decadent desserts would also be great to serve at bridal showers, spring luncheons, and any other special occasion. Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and healthy options are also available. Your only problem will be deciding which scrumptious desserts to prepare and serve!

    Serving suggestions:

    These delicious Easter desserts pair well with classic main dishes and Easter dinner ideas such as:

    • Baked Ham with Pineapple and Cherries, 
    • Double Smoked Ham, 
    • Stuffed Cornish Hens,
    • New York Strip Roast,
    • Mushroom Stuffed Pork Tenderloin or
    • Roasted Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs.

    And don’t forget your Easter dinner menu wouldn’t be complete without these easy, top-rated Easter sides.

    Frequently asked questions:

    What are the most popular and best Easter desserts?

    This depends on what part of the country you live in. In the South, Coconut Cake, Carrot Cake, and Pineapple Upside Down Cake reign supreme.

    What is a famous Easter cake?

    The most famous Easter Cake is the Simnel cake, traditionally served on Easter in England. It’s a type of fruitcake with marzipan balls.

    What is the most popular Easter candy?

    Chocolate Easter Bunnies, Jelly Beans, Cadbury Creme Eggs, and Peeps are the most popular in America. Every Easter, Americans consume over 16 billion jelly beans.

    What desserts travel well?

    If you are taking an Easter dessert to a family or friend’s house, choose an unfussy dessert that can be made ahead of time and is easy to transport. Suggestions include Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake, Minnie Lee Croley’s Sour Cream Pound Cake, or Lemon Bars.

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      Butterscotch and Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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      Best German Chocolate Brownies Recipe (Brownie Mix)
    • Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie on a white pie plate topped with peanut butter cups and chocolate chips.
      Easy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie Recipe (No-Bake)
    • A slice of sweet potato pie topped with whipped cream on a plate.
      Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe with Condensed Milk

    Hopefully, I have given you plenty of ideas in this post; if you need more, here is a link to all of my dessert recipes for your Easter dessert table.

    ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ If you make any of these desserts, please leave a comment and give it a star rating. I would love to know how you liked it!

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    1. Amy Treasure

      March 23, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      Wow they are all so gorgeous I don’t know which one to try first!

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