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.
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When I think of Easter desserts, 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 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. Blueberry Bundt
Another fruit-infused dessert, this blueberry bundt cake features a gorgeous blue color to bring a colorful touch to your dessert table. It’s made with sour cream and is bursting with fresh, juicy blueberries for a festive, springtime touch.
19. 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!
20. Pink Velvet Cake
Embrace those spring Easter pastel colors with this pink velvet cake. The pink velvet cake tastes very similar to its cousin, the red velvet cake. It’s slightly tangy, very moist, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.
21. Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake
The bright colors on this strawberry crunch poke cake almost make it too pretty to eat. The strawberry red goes great with our Easter theme, making it a perfect springtime treat.
22. Coconut Cream Cupcakes with Homemade Buttercream Frosting
Looking for a dessert to contribute to the festivities? These coconut cream cupcakes are just what you need! Made with a cake mix base, they’re a quick, easy, crowd-pleasing recipe.
23. Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Dessert doesn’t have to be overly complicated when it comes to Easter. This sweet pineapple angle food cake proves it. With just two ingredients needed, the cake comes together in no time!
24. Easter Chocolate Covered Strawberries
These chocolate-covered strawberries may look like carrots, but they’re made with sweet chocolate and fresh strawberries for indulgent flavor. Made with orange candy melts, they’re easy to prepare and are always a hit!
25. Jelly Bean Sugar Cookies
Bookmark this recipe for after the Easter holiday when you have all of those extra Easter jelly beans lying around. The sweet jelly beans are the perfect pairing for soft drop sugar cookies.
26. Pineapple Upside Down Dump Cake
An easy take on classic pineapple upside down cake, this dump cake variation couldn’t get any easier to make. Just combine all the ingredients, and bake. You’ll have a sweet, fruity treat in minutes!
27. Zucchini Carrot Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Get your serving of veggies in with dessert thanks to chocolate zucchini cake. The moist chocolate cake is so rich and fluffy that you won’t even notice the zucchini inside. Even the Easter Bunny approves!
28. Funfetti Sugar Cookie Bars
Keep the Easter pastel color theme going, and use pastel greens, pinks, purples, and yellows to frost these funfetti sugar cookie bars. The simple dessert will be a great excuse to get your little ones to help out with the Easter baking fun.
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