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95 Easter Desserts Sweeter Than Anything You'll Find Egg Hunting

Even the Easter Bunny will be jealous.

By and Jillian Elliott
mini cadbury egg blondies
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

♪ Hippity-hoppity, Easter's on its way ♪ A rumor going around the bunny trail says that Peter Cottontail is whipping up homemade treats this year to go along with his baskets of of Peeps, Robin Eggs and chocolate bunnies...and we can only hope he’ll have this list of 95 Easter desserts in tow. From impressive layer cakes to fudge, from blondies to fruity cheesecakes, there's something golden egg-worth for everyone, and every type of occasion.

Don’t worry, our love for Easter candy runs strong, so even when we go homemade, we like to pay homage to all the classics. Our mini Cadbury Easter egg blondies, our sopa-peep-as, our carrot patch brownies and cheesecake, or our Peeps s’mores skillet all utilize your faves to great effect. Take inspiration from these, and then add whatever you can find in the candy aisle to even more of the recipes here. We bet our chocolate bundt cake, our homemade gelato, our copycat Dairy Queen ice cream cake, or our banana pudding would all benefit from some crunchy, colorful candy.

Looking for something more classic to wow your guests this Easter? Everyone’s been waiting for spring fruits and veggies all winter long, so what better way to celebrate their return than with a show-stopping holiday dessert? Our bunny cake (carrot, ofc!), our pineapple upside-down cake, our rhubarb cake, or our fruit tart always impress. Looking to dazzle your guests, but aren’t the strongest baker? We’ve got you too. Cheesecake bars are always a winner—try our strawberry, coconut, blackberry, or banana pudding versions. They’re just as satisfying, but with much less work.

Want even more Easter inspo? We’ve got all the recipes you’ll need, from morning till night—check out our best Easter brunch recipes, our fave Easter sides & apps, and our favorite Easter dinners too.

1

Sopa-Peep-As

sopapilla filled with colorful peeps marshmallows
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Thinking 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.

Get the Sopa-Peep-As recipe.

2

Pistachio Brownies

melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder brownies blended baked with chopped roasted pistachios and topped with homemade pistachio ganache
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Pistachios 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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3

Carrot Cake Mini Trifles

mini carrot cake trifles with candied pecans on top
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Instead 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.

Get the Carrot Cake Mini Trifles recipe.

4

Fruit Tart

tart topped with blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries, blackberries, and orange slices
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If 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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5

Mini Cadbury Easter Egg Blondies

mini cadbury egg blondies
PHOTO: JOSPEH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Brownies 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

Get the Mini Cadbury Easter Egg Blondies recipe.

6

Bunny Cake

bunny cake with jelly beans
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE AND MARY RUPP

Want 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.

Get the Bunny Cake recipe.

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7

Peeps Cheesecake Bars

cheesecake bars swirled with yellow, purple, pink, and teal peeps colors
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Whether 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.

Get the Peeps Cheesecake Bars recipe.

8

Bunny Pawprint Cookies

thumbprint cookies shaped like bunny paws
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Easter can’t pass without some form of a bunny treat. These “pawprint” cookies are not only so adorable, but one of the easier bunny-themed desserts I’ve made (no shade, bunny cupcakes). The base is a classic sugar cookie with an easy strawberry icing to fill the paws in with.

Get the Bunny Pawprint Cookies recipe.

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9

Carrot Cake Blondies

carrot cake blondies
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER ANDREWS

These dessert bars are the mash-up of your dreams, featuring a fudgy blondie base, spiced and decorated just like a carrot cake, with pecans and cream cheese frosting.

Get the Carrot Cake Blondies recipe.

10

Bird's Nest Cookies

birds nest cookies
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Crunchy chow mein noodles are folded into melted chocolate and peanut butter, then formed into little nests with chocolate eggs on top… they're possibly the cutest thing you’ll make this Easter.

Get the Bird's Nest Cookies recipe.

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11

Banana Pudding Lasagna

banana pudding dessert with whipped cream and vanilla wafers
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Bananas? 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.

Get the Banana Pudding Lasagna recipe.

12

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars

strawberry rhubarb crumble bars
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Love that buttery sweet topping on a crisp or a cobbler? Then you’ve got to try these strawberry-rhubarb crumble bars. Featuring tangy sweet fruit filling and a buttery crumb topping, these bars will make you the most popular person at your Easter celebration.

Get the Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars recipe.

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13

Carrot Patch Cheesecake

carrot patch cheesecake
Bryce Johnson

A combo between our super-cute carrot patch brownies and our dirt cake, this cheesecake is sure to elicit some oohs and ahhs from your Easter dinner guests.

Get the Carrot Patch Cheesecake recipe.

14

Rhubarb Cake

rhubarb cake
Erik bernstein

Rhubarb 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?).

Get the Rhubarb Cake recipe.

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15

Peeps Skillet S'mores

peeps skillet s'mores
Delish

Peeps make this s'mores skillet the perfect dessert for Easter (regular marshmallows will work too!) Looking for something for the adults? Try our Peeps Jell-O Shots or our Peeptini next.

Get the Peeps Skillet S'mores recipe.

16

Oreo Cheesecake

oreo cheesecake topped with whipped cream and oreos
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Cheesecake 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

blue pink and yellow dyed cookies with sugar and topped with a hershey kiss
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Peeps 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.

Get the Peeps Kiss Cookies recipe.

18

Aperol Spritz Trifle

a stemless wine glass filled with vanilla cake, whipped cream, aperol spiked jam, and pudding with an orange slice on the rim
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

This 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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19

Strawberry Crunch Cinnamon Rolls

cinnamon rolls topped with strawberry frosting, crunch pieces, and strawberries
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Here at Delish, we swoon over these gooey rolls, whether they are stuffed with a classic cinnamon filling, lemon curd, or loads of tart cranberries. Because there is always room in our hearts for more cinnamon rolls, we present these strawberry cinnamon rolls with swoops of bright pink cream cheese frosting and both freeze-dried and fresh strawberries.

Get the Strawberry Crunch Cinnamon Rolls recipe.

20

Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta

greek yogurt panna cotta topped with honey, raspberries, and blackberries
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

The 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!

Get the Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta recipe.

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