1Sopa-Peep-As
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThinking about what to do with all those extra Peeps lying around? We've got you. This playful Easter mashup combines the classic fluffy, fried, golden sopapilla with a marshmallowy Peep center. Serve them hot and sprinkled with colored sanding sugar to complete the Easter look, and we promise—even Peeps haters won't be able to resist.
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2Pistachio Brownies
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREPistachios are a culinary it-girl right now, which means we're using them in as many ways as we possibly can…including in these indulgent brown butter pistachio brownies. A combination of brown butter and almond extract amp up the nuttiness of the pistachio, making these the perfect blend of flavors for an elevated Easter treat.
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3Carrot Cake Mini Trifles
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEInstead of frosting a multi-layer carrot cake for Easter dinner, we'll be making these adorable individual trifles instead. Trifles are such a great dessert for hosting because they serve a crowd and can be made ahead of time. Plus, served in these individual containers, they become the cutest shareable treat.
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4Fruit Tart
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREIf you’re one of the many who are stunned by shiny fruit tarts in bakery windows, this recipe is for you. Good news: It’s surprisingly easy to make a stunning fruit tart right at home! Make it as the star of your Easter dinner, or as an easy, warm-weather treat to indulge in anytime.
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5Mini Cadbury Easter Egg Blondies
PHOTO: JOSPEH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREBrownies get a lot of love, but we think that blondies deserve their chance to shine. They’re soft, chewy, and perfect for dressing up any way you’d like. Case in point: these Cadbury egg blondies. We decided to shake up the holiday dessert game with these egg-shaped blondies littered with the chocolatey candy everyone loves
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6Bunny Cake
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE AND MARY RUPPWant to take your Easter dessert table to the next level? This impressive bunny cake looks like it came from a bakery, but is actually so straightforward to make. It starts with a super-moist carrot cake (what else?), creatively cut, frosted, and decorated with Easter candy to look like an adorable bunny.
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7Peeps Cheesecake Bars
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREWhether you’re a long-time stan of this classic Easter confection or a forever hater, you cannot deny that Peeps are essential to marking the turn of the season. When Peeps hit the shelves, you know it’s springtime. We promise you, these Peeps cheesecake bars will convince even your most stubborn friends of the magic of Peeps.
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8Bunny Pawprint Cookies
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9Carrot Cake Blondies
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER ANDREWS 10Bird's Nest Cookies
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11Banana Pudding Lasagna
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONBananas? We're all about ‘em. Pudding? Love it. Lasagna… wait, what? Stay with us! It’s true that this isn’t a true Italian lasagna, with layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese. Instead, we’ve layered Nilla wafers, a cheesecake filling, and bananas into this dessert casserole to create the perfect no-bake dessert to make for a crowd.
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12Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars
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13Carrot Patch Cheesecake
Bryce Johnson 14Rhubarb Cake
Erik bernsteinRhubarb is strikingly beautiful, and this cake shows it off well. The stalks bake right into the cake, becoming soft and jammy, and are surrounded by a crunchy sugary crust. It’s quick and simple–more like a snacking cake–meaning you can eat it with your hands (while the kids Easter egg hunt, perhaps?).
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15Peeps Skillet S'mores
Delish 16Oreo Cheesecake
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORECheesecake is a forever-favorite dessert, and Oreos are our favorite cookie, so you can only imagine how deadly this combination is for us. Oreos are involved in every component here: the crust, the cheesecake, and the topping. Swap in Easter Oreos to make the decoration even more fun.
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17 Peeps Kiss Cookies
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREPeeps serve as the color inspiration for these simple sugar cookies pressed with a milk chocolate Kiss. Because there's no actual marshmallow involved, even Peeps haters won't be able to get enough of these too-cute treats.
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18Aperol Spritz Trifle
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONThis trifle draws inspiration from everybody’s favorite summer cocktail: the Aperol Spritz. This popular beverage fuses effervescent Prosecco, a bittersweet and bright Italian aperitivo, and fresh orange. We include all three of those ingredients in this layered dessert. It’s like an adult version of an orange Creamsicle!
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19Strawberry Crunch Cinnamon Rolls
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 20Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONThe Greek yogurt here adds a slight tang to classic panna cotta, which is balanced out perfectly by the honey. We’d encourage you to have fun with the toppings as well. A few of your favorite berries and another drizzle of honey will always be a classic!
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