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    Home » Easter

    35+ Best Easter Desserts

    March 26, 2021 by Amee Leave a Comment

    If you’re like me you’re starting to finalize your Easter plans! Look no further–here are my 35+ Best Easter Desserts for you!

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    When I put together a list of my 35+ Best Easter Desserts, there's a little something for everyone! Whether you want to go fancy schmancy, fun and whimsical, or somewhere in-between, I’ve got you covered!

    If you're looking for more seasonal recipes, check out my recipe roundups for Easter Brunch Ideas, Spring Desserts, and 40+ Fancy Desserts!

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    Cakes & Cupcakes

    Nothing quite says 'celebration' like a cake! Here you'll find layer cakes, pound cakes, cupcakes, and an angel food cake! Whether you want something quick and easy or a showstopper of a layer cake, you'll find lots of ideas for Easter cake recipes here!

    Neapolitan Cake with graham bunnies on the outside on a white cake stand.
    Chocolate Ganache Cake
    This Chocolate Ganache Cake is one layer of soft chocolate cake drenched in dark chocolate ganache! The cake mixes up easily (no mixer required!), and the ganache takes about five minutes. So easy and delicious!
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Chocolate Ganache Cake with a blackberry on top.
    Cornmeal Pound Cake with Blueberry Whipped Cream
    This Blueberry Cornmeal Pound Cake is a slightly sweet cornmeal buttermilk pound cake topped with blueberry crème fraîche whipped cream!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of sliced Cornmeal Poun
    Blueberry Chocolate Cake
    This Blueberry Chocolate Cake is a decadent dark chocolate cake topped with blueberry buttercream! This one-layer cake is simple, delicious, and you can't beat the color of that blueberry frosting!
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Blueberry Chocolate Cake on a black plate with fresh blueberries and a chamomile flower on top.
    Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake
    This Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake is two layers of tender yellow cake with strawberry whipped cream and fresh strawberries! This cake turns a comfort food favorite into a total showstopper!
    Check out this recipe!
    Close up of Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake on a white plate.
    Ginger Carrot Cupcakes
    These Ginger Carrot Cupcakes are a twist on a classic! The carrot cakes are topped with a ginger cream cheese frosting and crystallized ginger!
    Check out this recipe!
    Chocolate Orange Cake
    This Chocolate Orange Cake is a single layer of moist, fluffy chocolate orange cake topped with chocolate orange buttercream! You will love this cake's depth of flavor!
    Check out this recipe!
    Chocolate Orange Cake with bite missing.
    Blueberry Angel Food Cake
    This Blueberry Angel Food Cake is light and fluffy with serious blueberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried berries! And can we talk about that color??
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Blueberry Angel Food Cake with whipped cream and blueberries on a plate with a fork alongside.
    Raspberry White Chocolate Loaf Cake
    This Raspberry White Chocolate Loaf Cake is a tender white chocolate pound cake topped with a scrumptious raspberry glaze! The flavors are so amazing you'll find yourself taking seconds!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of Raspberry and White Chocolate Loaf Cake on a tray.
    Neapolitan Cake
    The classic flavors of vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate combine in this Neapolitan Cake! This three-layer beauty is a celebration cake!
    Check out this recipe!
    Neapolitan Cake with graham bunnies on a white cake stand.
    Strawberry Angel Food Cake
    This Strawberry Angel Food Cake is light and fluffy with serious strawberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried berries! Also delicious using blueberries, with the bonus of a showstopping purple color!
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Strawberry Angel Food Cake on a plate with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
    Lavender Lemon Cake
    This Lavender Lemon Cake is two layers of light, moist lemon cake with a smooth and silky lavender buttercream! The textures and flavors of this beauty are a masterpiece!
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Lavender Lemon Cake on a white plate with lavender flowers alongside.
    Lavender Pound Cake with Strawberry Glaze
    This Strawberry Lavender Pound Cake is so tender thanks to kefir (or buttermilk!), delicately flavored with lavender, and topped with strawberry-vanilla bean glaze! Pound cake perfection!
    Check out this recipe!
    Sliced Lavender Pound Cake with Strawberry Glaze on a white plate.
    Strawberry Filled Cupcakes
    These Strawberry Filled Cupcakes are soft & fluffy vanilla bean cakes with homemade honey-strawberry filling, topped with strawberry cream cheese frosting!
    Check out this recipe!
    Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with fresh strawberries on top.

    Pies & Tarts

    These Easter pie and tart recipes have all the bright, seasonal flavors of Spring, and a decadence worthy of a holiday! From mini tartlets to layered pies with towering meringue, you're sure to please a crowd with these!

    Slice of Turtle Pie on a white plate.
    Blackberry Lavender Brownie Pie
    The crust of this beauty is a fudgy brownie swirled with blackberry jam. The filling is a lavender-infused dark chocolate icebox pie, all topped with blackberry meringue. The flavors and textures are outstanding!
    Check out this recipe!
    Lemon Buttermilk Pie
    This Lemon Buttermilk Pie has a flaky crust filled with lemon buttermilk filling and topped with freshly whipped cream! The filling has a lovely balance of bright citrus flavor and a subtle tang from the buttermilk. A slice of this pie is a slice of joy!
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Lemon Buttermilk Pie topped with whipped cream, a lemon slice, and a sprig of lavender on a small white plate.
    Chocolate Coconut Pie with Dalgona Coffee Topping
    This Chocolate Coconut Pie has a toasted coconut pastry crust filled with dark chocolate custard, topped with dalgona coffee swirled with whipped coconut cream! It's toasted coconut meets a mochaccino and I am HERE for it!!
    Check out this recipe!
    Turtle Pie
    This Turtle Pie has an Oreo crust filled with a dulce de leche cream cheese filling, and topped with vanilla bean whipped cream, chocolate, more dulce de leche, and toasted pecans!
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Turtle Pie on a white plate.
    Raspberry Tartlets with Pistachio Crust
    These Raspberry Pistachio Tartlets have a pistachio tart crust filled with homemade honey-raspberry jam, topped with toasted honey meringue!
    Check out this recipe!
    close up of Raspberry Pistachio Tartlet
    Blueberry Curd Tart
    This Blueberry Curd Tart is a sweet pastry crust filled with homemade blueberry curd! You'll fall in love with both the flavor and that gorgeous color!!
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Blueberry Curd Tart on a white plate.
    Lilac Strawberry Galette
    This Lilac Strawberry Galette is sweet pastry filled with juicy fresh strawberries and lilac sugar! Baked to perfection, you'll love the sweet floral flavor of this beauty! No lilac sugar? Use lavender sugar, vanilla sugar, or regular granulated sugar instead!
    Check out this recipe!
    Top view of Lilac Strawberry Galette with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and lilac blossoms on top.

    Cheesecakes

    Don't forget about cheesecake! Cakes and pies tend to get all the Easter glory, but these cheesecake recipes are up to the task! These recipes will have your guests asking for Easter cheesecake every year!

    Slice of Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake on white plate.
    Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake
    This Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake is a dream of textures and flavors! The lemon cheesecake is swirled with a homemade raspberry sauce, all in a classic graham cracker crust!
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Raspberry Lemonade Cheesecake.
    Lemon Curd Cheesecake with Lemon Cookie Crust
    This Lemon Curd Cheesecake is a lemon lover's dream! This beauty has a lemon sugar cookie crust topped with no-bake lemon cheesecake, homemade lemon curd, and whipped cream!
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Lemon Curd Cheesecake on a fluted plate with yellow flowers and lemons in the background.
    Vanilla Bean Blondie Cheesecake
    This Vanilla Bean Blondie Cheesecake is a creamy, no-bake vanilla bean cheesecake with a funfetti blondie crust and whipped cream!
    Check out this recipe!
    Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
    This No Bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is layers of strawberry and vanilla bean cheesecake in a graham cracker crust, topped with strawberry crunch topping! Completely no bake and delicious, you'll want this beauty on repeat in your kitchen!
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake on white plate.

    Cookies & Bars

    For something a little easier and hand-held, how about some cookies or bars this Easter? Just because they're quicker doesn't mean they're any less worthy of the holiday! These recipes are festive and flavorful--perfect for your Easter table!

    Lemon Curd Cookies on a silver cooling rack with a jar of lemon curd in the background.
    Strawberry Thyme Blondies
    These Strawberry Thyme Blondies are a dream combination oftextures and flavors! The browned-butter blondies are topped with astrawberry-thyme mascarpone mousse that is *almost* too pretty to eat!
    Check out this recipe!
    Top view of sliced Strawberry Thyme Blondies with cut strawberries and sprigs of thyme on top.
    Lemon Curd Cookies
    These Lemon Curd Cookies are soft, chewy lemon cookies topped with homemade lemon curd! The mix of textures and the sweet-tart lemon flavor will make these a new favorite!
    Check out this recipe!
    Lemon Curd Cookies on a silver cooling rack with a jar of lemon curd in the background.
    Blondie Brownies
    These Blondie Brownies are two desserts in one! The browned butter blondie layer is topped with a fudgy brownie layer for the ultimate treat! I drizzled a few of mine with homemade salted caramel sauce for a truly decadent dessert, but these are so rich and delicious they don't really need it!
    Check out this recipe!
    Stack of Blondie Brownies with salted caramel sauce dripping down the side.
    Brown Butter Sugar Cookies
    These Brown Butter Sugar Cookies elevate your average sugar cookie with the nutty, caramelized flavor of brown butter! So simple and scrumptious, they may just become your new favorite cookie recipe!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of Brown Butter Sugar Cookie with bite missing, with more cookies stacked in the background.
    Earl Grey Cookies
    These Earl Grey Cookies combine buttery shortbread with the delicate, citrusy notes of Earl Grey tea! These comforting cookies are perfect alongside a cup of tea for any occasion, from a fancy tea party to a simple afternoon treat.
    Check out this recipe!
    Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
    These Strawberry Shortbread Cookies have fantastic strawberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried strawberries in both the cookies and the strawberry glaze! With these cookies you can have a taste of summer year-round! Recipe can be used to make slice-and-bake shortbread or cut-outs--it's up to you!
    Check out this recipe!
    Strawberry Shortbread Cookies with Strawberry Glaze on a cooling rack, one with a bite missing.
    Honey Cookies
    These Honey Cookies are tender and chewy, with the floral flavor of honey! Drizzled with a honey vanilla bean glaze, these cuties are simple and delicious!
    Check out this recipe!
    honey sugar cookies with easter peep pattern on a white plate.
    Honey Lavender Latte Cookies
    These Honey Lavender Latte Cookies are espresso sugar cookies frosted with honey lavender buttercream! Your favorite drink in cookie form!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of Honey Lavender Latte Cookies on a pan.
    Raspberry Cookies
    These Raspberry Cookies are soft, chewy sugar cookies bursting with raspberry flavor! The gorgeous pink color and wonderful flavor are from freeze-dried raspberries--not a drop of food color here!
    Check out this recipe!
    Raspberry Cookies stacked on a white plate with fresh raspberries, one cookie with a bite missing.
    Strawberry Jam Cookies
    These Strawberry Jam Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth vanilla bean thumbprint cookies filled with strawberry jam, then drizzled with vanilla bean glaze! So versatile and delicious, you'll find yourself making them for every occasion!
    Check out this recipe!
    Strawberry Jam Cookies on parchment paper with a jar of jam and vanilla beans nearby.
    Buttermilk Cookies
    These Buttermilk Cookies are soooo soft and cakey, and topped with buttermilk frosting! You'll love how simple, delicious, and versatile this recipe is! Appropriate for any season or occasion, you'll find yourself making them again and again!
    Check out this recipe!
    Three Buttermilk Cookies on a white plate with Easter sprinkles on top, one with a bite missing.
    Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers
    These Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers are crisp homemade graham crackers dipped in chocolate! Whether you use dark, milk, or white chocolate (or a combination of all three) is up to you!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers, one with a bite missing.
    Sprinkle Cookies with Browned Butter
    These Sprinkle Cookies are thick, chewy, and delicious! The deep, rich flavor of browned butter and festive sprinkles make these cookies a year-round favorite!
    Check out this recipe!
    Sprinkle Cookies stacked on a white plate with a bite missing.
    Lemon Sugar Cookies
    These Lemon Sugar Cookies are simple, lemony perfection!! Crisp on the edges, chewy in the middle, and with fantastic lemon flavor, you won't be able to stop at one!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of four Lemon Sugar Cookies on a white plate with white and yellow twine tied in a bow around them.
    Sour Cream Cookies
    These Sour Cream Cookies are soft, chewy, and frosted with an irresistible sour cream frosting! They're the perfect canvas for festive sprinkles to dress them up for any holiday or occasion!
    Check out this recipe!
    Three Sour Cream Cookies on a white fluted plate, one with a bite missing.
    Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
    These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are cream cheese sugar cookies sandwiched with swirls of strawberry cream cheese frosting!
    Check out this recipe!
    Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies on white plate.

    More Easter Desserts

    These recipes are outliers that don't fall into one of the previous categories, but they are not to be overlooked! The Homemade Marshmallow Peeps are not to be missed!

    Easter Cookie Dough Bark in a small wooden crate with Easter grass.
    Cookie Dough Bark
    This Cookie Dough Bark is a classic dark chocolate bark covered with safe-to-eat sugar cookie dough cut-outs and festive sprinkles!
    Check out this recipe!
    Easter Cookie Dough Bark in a small wooden crate with Easter grass.
    Chocolate Marshmallows
    These Chocolate Marshmallows are a decadent twist on classic marshmallows, with rich cocoa flavor in every bite! Perfect for hot cocoa, adding to a dessert table, or enjoying all on their own.
    Check out this recipe!
    Chocolate Marshmallows in a white mug of hot chocolate on a white saucer with a silver spoon in the foreground.
    Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake
    This Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake has tender strawberry biscuits topped with vanilla bean whipped cream and juicy strawberries! This recipe is easy to whip up, and the perfect way to enjoy berry season!
    Check out this recipe!
    Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake on parchment paper with a silver fork alongside and strawberries and wildflowers in the background.
    Homemade Peeps
    These Homemade Peeps are soft vanilla marshmallows that will put the store-bought kind to shame! 
    Check out this recipe!
    Pink, yellow. and blue bunny-shaped Homemade Peeps.
    Blueberry Shortcake
    This Blueberry Shortcake is a tender, flaky lavender biscuit topped with juicy fresh blueberries and vanilla bean whipped cream. Whether you're headed to a picnic, a summer party, or just staying home, these beauties are the perfect treat all summer long!
    Check out this recipe!
    Blueberry Shortcake with Lavender Biscuit with a silver fork alongside.

    I hope you have the sweetest Easter with this roundup of my 35+ Best Easter Desserts! Happy Easter to you and yours! <3

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