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Looking for something extra special to serve after Easter dinner? Look no further! Here are some of the best Easter dessert recipes to wow your family and friends.
Why you’ll love these family favorite Easter desserts!
When I think of Easter dessert recipes, I think of bright and springy colors, fresh flavors, and a beautiful presentation.
From my pink Easter Poke Cake to lemon bars, lemon meringue pie, and coconut macaroon nests, you’re sure to find something that will make a memorably sweet ending to this year’s Easter meal.
1. Easter Poke Cake
My pretty in pink Easter Poke Cake is a wonderful way to end your Easter dinner. Decorate it with pastel sprinkles for a festive touch.
2. Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
If you can get the Easter bunny to stay for dessert, chances are he’ll love these luscious carrot cake cupcakes topped with tangy homemade cream cheese frosting!
3. Rice Krispies Hidden Surprise Egg Treats
Who are we kidding? These cute rice krispies “eggs” with chocolate aren’t just for kids! Friends and family members of all ages will love this Easter-inspired treat.
4. Strawberry Icebox Cake
When I think spring I think strawberries, and I love to use strawberries in my seasonal desserts. This strawberry icebox cake is a fun no-bake treat. Plus, it’s super easy to put together so you can focus on preparing your Easter ham.
5. Coconut Cake
Need a dessert for a big Easter gathering? My moist and rich coconut sheet cake bakes up in a 9×13 inch pan to make plenty of servings for everyone. Sprinkle it with shredded coconut for even more coconut flavor!
6. Zucchini Carrot Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
A twist on a traditional carrot cake, these zucchini carrot bars are easy to handle and topped with a zingy lemon cream cheese frosting. Plus, veggies are tucked in the batter for even more flavor and texture and added nutrients, too.
7. Hummingbird Cake
This traditional Southern cake is packed with banana, pineapple, and chopped pecans for incredible flavor and texture. It’s filled and frosted with a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting.
8. Coconut Cream Cake
This luscious coconut cream cake could not be easier to make. To help with prep, it uses a box cake mix and is topped with Cool Whip and sweetened shredded coconut. It will become a staple in your lineup of Easter dessert recipes.
9. Lemon Bundt Cake
I love lemony desserts, and they feel just right at Easter time. The perfect recipe to the occasion, my lemon bundt cake is a pretty cake filled with bright and tart lemon flavors. Then, we top it with a drizzle of lemon glaze for an extra punch of citrus flavor.
10. Lemon Cookies
For a simple Easter dessert, try these lemon cookies served with a side of vanilla ice cream or just a cup of tea. They’re made with boxed cake mix, meaning they come together in minutes yet taste like you were baking all day.
11. Lemon Bars
Lemon bars are a classic on the list of Easter dessert recipes for good reason. Buttery shortbread and a zingy lemon just go together so well. It’s impossible to eat just one!
12. Lemon Meringue Pie
Another classic lemon dessert, lemon meringue pie is a wonderful way to end Easter dinner. Our from-scratch recipe tops a sweet, tart lemon filling with fluffy meringue and is big on citrus flavor.
13. Coconut Macaroon Nests
Your Easter dessert will be extra memorable if you serve this sweet little dessert. Mini eggs are nestled on top of dark chocolate and placed inside adorable macaroon cookie nests. The whole family loves these!
14. The Best Banana Cake
Another sheet pan winner, this banana cake is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday. Topped with a tangy, rich frosting, every bite is sweet, tender, and oh-so satisfying.
15. Chocolate Cream Pie
I’ve got to include at least one chocolate recipe, and this chocolate cream pie fits the bill. It’s super easy to make, too, with a pre-made crust, instant chocolate pudding, and whipped topping.
16. No-Bake Cheesecake
Try our 3-ingredient no-bake cheesecake recipe when you want a crowd-pleasing Easter dessert that’s a breeze to make. Using ingredients like cream cheese, cool whip, and a graham cracker crust, this dessert comes together in less than 20 minutes.
17. Lemon Drop Cupcakes
From-scratch lemon cupcakes are a sweet take on the Lemon Drop Martini. We’re not saying you have to serve a Lemon Drop with these cupcakes, but we definitely recommend it!
18. Carrot Cake Cookies
If you don’t feel like going full out with a carrot cake, make the next best thing with these carrot cake cookies. The little bite-sized treats have everything you love about carrot cake, in the form of a handheld, easy to make cookie!
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