That includes homemade versions of your favorite candy.
It's a well-known fact that Easter is a beloved holiday for its popular treats: marshmallowy Peeps, chocolate bunnies, and candy eggs. But there's more to the holiday than just Easter candy... it includes homemade Easter desserts! Yes, this list is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. Whether you're looking for sunny lemon desserts or a decadent chocolate cake in the shape of the Easter bunny, there's something to satisfy all your taste buds. And if you've still got those store-bought Easter treats on your mind, try making a homemade version of the Reese's peanut butter eggs. They double as a sweet Easter gift.
The best thing about these Easter desserts is that they're easy enough no matter how skilled you are in the kitchen. Many of them are no-bake desserts that come together quickly. Looking for a cute idea the kids will love? Try Ree Drummond's edible nests, the carrot cake cookies, or one of the adorable Easter cupcakes. Prefer something elegant to impress your in-laws? You can't go wrong with the chocolate mousse served in champagne glasses or the lemon cake with white chocolate curls. Either way, these Easter desserts will make your day more fun—and they might even make you forget about the Easter candy. (Hey, we said "might." 😂)
1
Carrot Cake Trifle
A towering trifle is as impressive as it gets, but making it is pretty easy. In fact, you can use boxed carrot cake mix, then layer it up with whipped cream, pudding, and crushed cookies. For the finishing touch? Candied carrots on top!
Get the Carrot Cake Trifle recipe.
2
Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs
Chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven, but the combo is even cuter when it’s shaped like Easter eggs! They look just like the store-bought variety, but with fun sprinkles to boot.
Get the Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs recipe.
3
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
These cookies are simple and sweet, but they get a hint of punchy lemon flavor. Plus, using a cookie stamp to create the floral design makes them even more perfect for springtime.
Get the Lemon Shortbread Cookies recipe.
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4
Strawberry Cupcakes
Cute, pink, and sweet—what’s not to love? These strawberry cupcakes topped with strawberry frosting are perfect for all your spring occasions, including Easter.
Get the Strawberry Cupcakes recipe.
5
Coffee Ice Cream Pie
Need a bit of energy to get you through that annual egg hunt? Look no further than this ice cream pie! It’s made with a homemade no-churn coffee ice cream and a salty-sweet crust that will have you buzzing for more.
Get the Coffee Ice Cream Pie recipe.
6
Jello Cake
Not only does this cake have the prettiest pink tie-dye swirl, but it’s also great for making ahead! It’s best when served chilled straight out of the fridge.
Get the Jello Cake recipe.
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7
Blueberry Bars
These fruit-filled bars keep things easy with one recipe for the dough that’s used two ways—for the crust and the topping! It’s so simple but perfectly sweet with a hint of cinnamon.
Get the Blueberry Bars recipe.
8
Carrot Cake Muffins
These carrot cake muffins are so good, you’ll want to snack on them throughout the day! If the streusel topping wasn’t enough, we also added a tangy cream cheese glaze!
Get the Carrot Cake Muffins recipe.
9
Tiramisu Cake
With espresso-soaked cake layers and fluffy mascarpone whipped cream, this cake has all the flavor you know and love from a classic tiramisu. Plus, it looks impressive since it’s in the form of a layer cake!
Get the Tiramisu Cake recipe.
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10
Mini Bundt Cakes
These cute mini cakes have floral designs to get you in the springtime spirit. You can choose from blackberry glaze, dark chocolate sea salt glaze, or maple-whiskey glaze depending on your preferences. Then again, you can always choose all three!
Get the Mini Bundt Cakes recipe.
11
Strawberry Pavlova
This light, airy meringue looks impressive, but don't worry if it cracks! You'll cover it with a pile of sweet, juicy strawberries and whipped cream, too!
Get the Strawberry Pavlova recipe.
12
Easter Egg Cereal Treats
You can dye Easter eggs or you can dye Easter egg cereal treats! The choice is yours but if you ask us, we'd go for the sweet and crispy dessert.
Get Ree's Easter Egg Cereal Treats recipe.
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13
Bunny Cake
Thanks to boxed chocolate cake mix, you're just a hop, skip, and a jump away from this adorable Easter bunny cake! Get the kids to help decorate the face and ears using coconut, sprinkles, and black licorice.
Get Ree's Bunny Cake recipe.
14
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
We love crinkle cookies any which way, but come springtime, they're perfect in this lemon flavor. Serve them up with a glass of lemonade while you enjoy the bright sunshine during your annual egg hunt.
Get the Lemon Crinkle Cookies recipe.
15
Carrot Cake
This carrot cake recipe has been part of Ree's arsenal of Easter desserts since she was a kid. It's "carrot-y and exceedingly spring-y," she says.
Get Ree's Carrot Cake recipe.
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16
Easter Bread
As far as show-stoppers go, this Easter bread takes the cake! It's all thanks to the tender dough, the colorful dyed eggs, a sweet glaze, and the rainbow sprinkles.
Get the Easter Bread recipe.
17
Edible Easter Nest Eggs
Try your hand at these edible robin's nests! The whimsical treats can be made with different flavor combinations, like pretzel, butterscotch, and coconut—all of which are perfect for holding mini Easter candies.
Get Ree's Edible Easter Nest Eggs recipe.
18
Bunny Cupcakes
You'll be hopping with joy after making these cute bunny cupcakes. They're so easy with just a few simple ingredients: marshmallows, frosting, sanding sugar, and food coloring.
Get the Bunny Cupcakes recipe.
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19
Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Can't decide between cheesecake and carrot cake? Now you don't have to! This sweet mash-up is the best of both worlds.
Get the Carrot Cake Cheesecake recipe.
20
Easter Sugar Cookies
Grab your cookie cutters! These sugar cookies will bring on a wave of nostalgia with their smooth frosting and colorful sprinkles.
Get Ree's Easter Sugar Cookies recipe.
