20 Irresistibly Cute Easter Dessert Recipes You Need To Try
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Bunnies, sheep, chicks, carrots, & pastels galore — Easter desserts are some of my favorite to make because they are so cute, fun, & colorful! Easter is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen with adorable & delicious Easter dessert recipes! Plus, it’s a great time to get the whole family together to create some deeelicious baking memories.
Whether you’re hosting an Easter brunch, looking for fun treats to make with kids, or just want to satisfy your sweet tooth – these 20 Easter dessert recipes are sure to impress!
You’ll find traditional favorites like bunny cookies and carrot cake cupcakes to creative new ideas like bunny butt cupcakes and Easter egg cheesecake bites. There is something here for everyone!
So, grab your mixing bowls & all the pastel-colored sprinkles, and let’s hop into the kitchen to create some Easter treats!
Looking for Easter dinner recipes to complement your Easter desserts? Check out this post for 25 delicious Easter dinner recipe ideas!
- 1. Decorated Easter Cookies
- 2. Carrot Cake Cupcakes
- 3. Mini Easter Egg Cheesecakes
- 4. Bunny Butt Cupcakes
- 5. Easter Bunny Pudding Dirt Cake
- 6. Chocolate Nest Cookies
- 7. Carrot Cake Cookies
- 8. Easter Egg Blondies
- 9. Easter Snack Mix
- 10. Creamy Lemon Bars (Vegan)
- 11. Citrus Berry Trifle
- 12. Easter Rice Krispie Treats
- 13. Easter Egg Bundt Cake
- 14. Hot Cross Buns
- 15. Carrot Patch Cupcakes
- 16. Banana Cream Pie
- 17. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
- 18. Rainbow Fruit Pizza
- 19. Sunflower Peeps Cake
- 20. Easter Fudge Covered Oreos
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I hope you found these Easter dessert recipes to be inspirational! Which one will be on your Easter dessert table this year? Let me know in the comments!
Looking for Easter dinner recipes to complement your Easter desserts? Check out this post for 25 delicious Easter dinner recipe ideas!
1. Decorated Easter Cookies
Image & recipe source: Sally’s Baking Addiction
When I think of Easter dessert – this is usually the first one I think of! These super cute cookies are so much fun to make with kids and you can have a blast decorating them together! Looking for festive cookie cutters? Here are some check out from Amazon!
2. Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Image & recipe source: Averie Cooks
Carrot cake is another delicious spring dessert go-to to add to your Easter dessert recipes collection. This recipe uses fresh carrots to make irresistibly delicious cupcakes!
3. Mini Easter Egg Cheesecakes
Image & recipe source: Averie Cooks
How cute are these little Easter egg cheesecakes? Kids & adults alike will love these adorable desserts! I love the addition of shredded coconut in this recipe which not only gives it a unique flavor, but looks like a little nest that the candy eggs are resting on.
4. Bunny Butt Cupcakes
Image & recipe source: Spend With Pennies
This is another fun & easy recipe to make with kids, who are sure to laugh while making these little bunny butt cupcakes! Plus, these are Instagram worthy and will look super festive on your feed!
5. Easter Bunny Pudding Dirt Cake
Image & recipe source: Six Sisters Stuff
If you’re looking for a cute & creative chocolate cake recipe for Easter, this one is it! The colorful Peeps bunnies look like they’re hunting for Easter eggs in the grass – how adorable!
6. Chocolate Nest Cookies
Image & recipe source: Six Sisters Stuff
This festive recipe is super easy to make and only has 4 ingredients! Your kids will have so much fun making these together and devouring them for Easter dessert!
7. Carrot Cake Cookies
Image & recipe source: Carlsbad Cravings
Here’s another carrot recipe for all the carrot lovers out there! If you want to switch things up and try something other than carrot cakes/cupcakes, then why not try these delicious carrot cake cookies?!
8. Easter Egg Blondies
Image & recipe source: Averie Cooks
Not gonna lie – blondies are one of my favorite desserts of all time! Plus, they are quite simple to make even for beginner bakers. This recipe uses less than 10 ingredients and is ready in just under an hour!
9. Easter Snack Mix
Image & recipe source: How Sweet Eats
If you’re looking for a simple & easy Easter dessert that you can whip up in under an hour, try this delicious Easter snack mix! Sweet & salty snack mixes are always a hit and this recipe does not dissapoint.
10. Creamy Lemon Bars (Vegan)
Image & recipe source: Minimalist Baker
Lemons are so reminiscent of spring & summer and these lemon bars are a lovely little treat in the spring. The best part is that they are naturally sweetened & great for guests who are vegan!
11. Citrus Berry Trifle
Image & recipe source: Little Spice Jar
Here’s another citrus recipe for all the citrus lovers! This trifle is made with berries, another springtime staple, to make a delicious and fruity dessert!
12. Easter Rice Krispie Treats
Image & recipe source: The Forked Spoon
Grab your pastel sprinkles and make these colorful Easter rice krispie treats! These rice krispie bars are coated with chocolate to make them even sweeter & more delish!
13. Easter Egg Bundt Cake
Image & recipe source: Bake It With Love
Try making this glamorous cake for Easter dessert this year! This one is so fun, festive, & super cute. I also love that it’s made as a bundt cake which gives it a unique twist.
14. Hot Cross Buns
Image & recipe source: Sally’s Baking Addiction
Hot cross buns are one of the classic Easter dessert recipes, and this rendition by Sally adds orange frosting for a citrus zing!
15. Carrot Patch Cupcakes
Image & recipe source: Life Made Simple Bakes
These cute ‘dirt patch’ carrot cupcakes are absolutely adorable and will look so cute on the dessert table! They are also fairly simple to make & are sure to be another hit with the kids!
16. Banana Cream Pie
Image & recipe source: Smitten Kitchen
Try this banana cream pie if you’re looking for a dessert that’s a little more toned down but still looks cute on the table. This is undoubtedly one of my favorite pies to make & eat because it’s not super sweet, but still makes a lovely dessert!
17. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Image & recipe source: Brown Eyed Baker
Strawberry pretzel “salads” are probably one of my favorite spring & summer desserts. It almost feels like a welcome to summer kind of dessert! Salty, sweet, & crunchy – this recipe is a perfect addition to the Easter dessert table that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
18. Rainbow Fruit Pizza
Image & recipe source: Well Plated
Taste the rainbow with this kid-friendly fruit pizza! Kids will have such a fun time helping to make this pizza and arranging the fruits. It’s also a great recipe if you’re short on time and need to make dessert in a pinch!
19. Sunflower Peeps Cake
Image & recipe source: Spend With Pennies
I love the creative use of Peeps to make this gorgeous springtime festive cake! Even though this cake looks like it may be daunting to make, it’s actually quite simple!
20. Easter Fudge Covered Oreos
Image & recipe source: Bake It With Love
This no-bake treat is so simple to make and a decadent chocolatey treat for Easter!
Suggested Products
Looking for products to help you whip up the perfect Easter dessert? Here are a few of my favorite things for Easter baking!
I hope you found these Easter dessert recipes to be inspirational! Which one will be on your Easter dessert table this year? Let me know in the comments!
Looking for Easter dinner recipes to complement your Easter desserts? Check out this post for 25 delicious Easter dinner recipe ideas!
