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10 Easter Desserts You Can Whip Up at the Very Last Minute

No time? No problem.

By Amanda Rettke
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No time to make Easter treats? No problem.

1

Pastel Meringue Nests

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It's hard to believe these beautiful egg nests are edible! Use meringue and buttercream to create simple nests for a stunning and delicious Easter dessert.

Get the recipe at Sweetapolita.

2

Cadbury Creme Egg Cupcakes

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Courtesy of My Baking Addiction

One thing is for sure: Easter just wouldn't feel like Easter without a Cadbury Creme Egg to top off your celebration.

Get the recipe at My Baking Addiction.

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3

Baked Peaches

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That extra ice cream scoop is KEY.

Get the recipe from Delish.

4

Easter Bread

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About as festive as it gets.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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5

Homemade Marshmallows Dipped in Chocolate

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Put your Easter cookie cutters to good use with this homemade marshmallow idea.

Get the recipe at I Am Baker.

6

Rabbit Cookies

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Have you ever seen such an adorable bunny tail? Delicate sugar cookies are transformed into a fun treat the whole family can make and enjoy.

Get the recipe at La Receta de la Felicidad.

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7

Easter "Dump" Cheesecake

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If extra Easter candy is not something you want hanging around the house, try making a cheesecake with your leftover chocolate treats.

Get the recipe at I Am Baker.

8

White Chocolate Crispy Marshmallow Bark

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Three simple ingredients make up this fantastic Easter dessert.

Get the recipe at I Am Baker.

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9

4-Ingredient Easter Egg Oreo Truffles

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Hip, classy and fun, these bite-sized egg truffles only require Oreos, cream cheese, chocolate chips, and melted almond bark.

Get the recipe at Gimme Some Oven.

10

Chocolate Covered Strawberry "Carrots"

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Courtesy of Lil' Luna

Offering up healthier Easter snacks never looked so good! These chocolate-covered strawberries will delight everyone at your Easter party.

Get the recipe at Lil' Luna.

Amanda Rettke is the founder of the popular blog, i am baker. She began her food blogging career in 2010 with the introduction of her first "surprise inside" cake", and has since been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Country Living, People and Parade. She is also a regular contributor to Food Network and HuffPost Food online, and has been featured on the Martha Stewart Show and MarthaStewart.com. She lives with her husband and five children near Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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