22 Easter Desserts You’ll Want to Make Again and Again
Easter desserts are where spring meets sugar, and honestly, it’s the best combo ever.
Pastel-colored frosting, bunny-shaped everything, and enough chocolate to put a dentist on speed dial—it’s a holiday made for sweet tooth people like us.
If you’re looking for Easter dessert ideas that go beyond just throwing jelly beans in a bowl (no judgment if that’s your go-to), you’re in the right place.
I’ve rounded up 22 Easter desserts that are festive, fun, and ridiculously delicious. Some are super easy, others take a little more effort, but they all guarantee one thing: people will ask for seconds.
Ready to find your new favorite? Let’s get into it.
1. Classic Carrot Cake
Carrot cake is basically the unofficial dessert of Easter. Moist, spiced cake with shredded carrots, walnuts, and that dreamy cream cheese frosting—what’s not to love?
Pro tip: Make it a layered cake and pile the frosting high. It looks impressive without much extra work.
2. Mini Egg Cheesecake Bars
Ever looked at a bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs and thought, “These need to be baked into something”? Same. Press a graham cracker crust, pour in your cheesecake layer, and top with crushed mini eggs.
It’s creamy, crunchy, and festive all at once.
3. Bunny Butt Cupcakes
Yes, you read that right. Bunny butt cupcakes are a thing, and they’re hilarious. Frost cupcakes with green “grass,” plop on a marshmallow bunny butt, and add tiny candy feet.
Are they silly? Absolutely. Do kids go nuts for them? Every. Single. Time.
4. Lemon Bars
Lemon bars scream spring. That bright, tangy flavor cuts through all the chocolate-heavy desserts. Dust with powdered sugar for the ultimate “I actually tried” look.
5. Easter Egg Nest Cookies
These are basically oatmeal cookies topped with coconut “grass” and chocolate eggs. They look like little nests and take zero decorating skills. Perfect for last-minute dessert duty.
6. Peep-Topped Brownies
Love them or hate them, Peeps are an Easter staple. Stick them on gooey brownies, and suddenly they’re less controversial. Even people who don’t love Peeps will eat them when they’re paired with chocolate.
7. Strawberry Shortcake Trifles
Trifles = fancy with almost no effort. Layer angel food cake cubes, strawberries, and whipped cream in glasses or a big bowl.
Bonus: You can make them ahead of time and let the flavors soak in.
8. Easter Fudge
White chocolate fudge with pastel sprinkles and candy mixed in? Yes, please. It’s quick, easy, and no one complains about fudge.
9. Carrot Patch Pudding Cups
Fill cups with chocolate pudding, crush Oreos on top for “dirt,” and stick in a strawberry dipped in orange candy melts to look like a carrot. Cute, tasty, and surprisingly realistic.
10. Coconut Cream Pie
Coconut and Easter are a match made in dessert heaven. A flaky crust, creamy coconut filling, and toasted coconut on top make this pie a showstopper.
11. Hot Cross Buns Bread Pudding
Got leftover hot cross buns? (Or maybe you just bought too many because they smell amazing?) Turn them into bread pudding. Sweet, spiced, and topped with custard—it’s comfort food with an Easter twist.
12. Pastel Macarons
If you want something fancy, go for pastel-colored macarons. Fill them with lemon curd, raspberry jam, or buttercream. Warning: They’re a little high-maintenance, but they’re worth it if you want the “wow” factor.
13. Easter Bark
Melt chocolate, spread it out, and top with mini eggs, sprinkles, and marshmallows. Break into pieces once it sets. Easy, festive, and you don’t even need to turn on the oven.
14. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
It may not scream “Easter” immediately, but its sunny, tropical vibe fits perfectly with spring. Plus, it’s retro-chic, and everyone’s grandma approves.
15. Creme Egg Cupcakes
Cadbury Creme Eggs are… messy, let’s be honest. But bake them inside chocolate cupcakes, and suddenly you’ve got a gooey surprise center that makes people lose their minds.
16. Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
Break out the bunny and egg-shaped cutters, bake sugar cookies, and go wild with pastel royal icing. This doubles as a fun Easter activity if you let kids decorate their own.
17. No-Bake Cheesecake Jars
Don’t feel like turning on the oven? Layer crushed cookies, cheesecake filling, and Easter candy in mason jars. They’re cute, portable, and foolproof.
18. Rice Krispie Treat Eggs
Instead of boring squares, shape Rice Krispie treats into eggs. Dip them in melted chocolate or decorate with sprinkles for extra flair.
19. Bunny Chow Snack Mix
Think Chex Mix but sweet—cereal, pretzels, M&Ms, and white chocolate. Bag it up, and you’ve got an easy dessert or party favor.
20. Strawberry Easter Cake Roll
A light sponge cake rolled with strawberry cream filling is the spring dessert flex we all need. Bonus points if you dust it with powdered sugar or drizzle pastel icing on top.
21. Caramel Bird’s Nest Cupcakes
Top cupcakes with caramel frosting, add toasted coconut “nests,” and place a few candy eggs on top. They look bakery-level fancy without the professional price tag.
22. Cheesecake-Filled Chocolate Eggs
Hollow chocolate eggs stuffed with cheesecake filling? Yes, it’s as decadent as it sounds. Slice them in half and watch everyone’s jaw drop.
Final Thoughts
So there you have it—22 Easter desserts that prove Easter isn’t just about baskets and egg hunts. Whether you’re into no-bake treats, full-on showstoppers, or quirky bunny-themed creations, there’s something here that’ll earn you dessert MVP at any gathering.
Honestly, IMO, you can’t go wrong with carrot cake, but those bunny butt cupcakes? They always steal the show. FYI, don’t be surprised if you “accidentally” end up making more than one of these. Because let’s face it, who stops at just one Easter dessert?
