53 Easy Easter Desserts and Treats Recipes 2024 (2024)

Whether you are looking for traditional Easter desserts, Easter treats for the kids, or non-traditional twists on old favorites, I have you covered with this curated collection of 53 Easy Easter Desserts and Treats Recipes for 2024.

These quick and easy dessert recipes and homemade Easter treat ideas, such as Easter Chocolate Cheesecake Dip and Easter Bunny White Chocolate Bark, are the best of the best! They are irresistibly delicious, kid-friendly, and the perfect sweet ending for your Easter brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Whether you are cooking for two or a crowd and want a traditional Easter cake, myPineapple Upside Down Cake or Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing would be great.

For something a little different this year, how about a show-stopping homemade ice cream such as Bourbon Ice Cream or Pecan Pralines and Cream Ice Cream?

If you are looking for something lighter, springtime favorites with fresh berries, such as Vanilla Panna Cotta with Sliced Strawberries, Strawberry Pie, or Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes, are easy recipes and sure to please even your pickiest eaters.

If you are pressed for time, make-ahead, no-bake favorites such as Key Lime Mousse,Lemon Tart, and Kumquat Pie are perfect choices.

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Sliced Strawberries – Grits and Pinecones

Easy to make, silky smooth, creamy Vanilla Panna Cotta, topped with sliced fresh strawberries, is the ultimate Easter dessert. A classic Italian dish, this recipe is made with sweetened heavy cream, a bit of sour cream, and thickened with unflavored gelatin.

Not only is panna cotta an amazing dessert, but it can also be made in advance, molded or unmolded, practically foolproof, has endless flavor variations, and has many topping possibilities.

Coconut Easter Nest Cake – Sally’s Baking Addiction

So let’s eat cake with candy! Honestly, the Easter season is the BEST candy season out of all the holidays in the year. Easter bunny, you’ve got the right idea. Robin’s Eggs! Jelly Beans! Cadbury Creme Eggs! Reese’s Eggs! A beautiful finale to your meal and the perfect dessert!

Meyer Lemon Tart with Gingersnap Crust – Grits and Pinecones

When life gives you Meyer lemons, you need an easy lemon tart recipe! One bite of this luscious, tangy Meyer Lemon Tart with its crisp, crunchy gingersnap crust will have your taste buds singing the Hallelujah chorus, and it’s perfect for your Easter celebration.

Easter Surprise Lemon Bundt Cake – Pudge Factor

Brighten your Easter season with this rich and moist Surprise Lemon Bundt Cake. It feels like springtime and tastes amazing under a layer of lemon glaze. Every piece is a surprise.

Easy Key Lime Mousse – Grits and Pinecones

Easy, tangy Key Lime Mousse is quite possibly one of the quickest and easiest dessert recipes you will ever make and one of the most delicious, too!

Easter Bird’s Nests Mini Cheesecakes – Fox and Briar

These adorable Easter Bird’s Nest Mini Cheesecakes are so easy to make and perfect when served at your Easter brunch or dinner! Delicious, silky mini cheesecakes topped with toasted coconut and mini egg candies make cute, sweet treats

Old Fashioned Strawberry Pie – Grits and Pinecones

A blast from the past, Old Fashioned Strawberry Pie with Jello is full of fresh, plump, and juicy, sun-ripened strawberries topped with a delectable strawberry glaze.

Cherry Cobbler – Grits and Pinecones

Cherry Cobbler, made with canned cherry pie filling and a box of yellow cake mix is sometimes called a Cherry Cobbler Dump Cake; it’s one of the quickest and easiest desserts you will ever make.

French Lemon Cream Tart – Pudge Factor

French Lemon Cream Tart is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The amazing velvety smooth dessert is perfect for Easter or anytime.

Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake – Grits and Pinecones

An old-fashioned classic, Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake features caramelized pineapple and maraschino cherries over a rich delicious cake! Nothing says Easter like a yummy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake!

Gluten-Free Lemon Cake – Gluten-Free Palate

A layered cake filled with lemon curd and covered in a smooth, creamy lemon buttercream frosting, this Gluten-Free Lemon Cake will be the perfect addition to any holiday celebration.

Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake – Grits and Pinecones

My easy, no-bake Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cak is made with fresh, luscious strawberries, heavenly whipped cream, and layers of light-as-a-cloud angel food cake. I guarantee that this make-ahead wonder will be one of the easiest and most delicious desserts you will ever prepare!

Meringues Chantilly – Pudge Factor

Meringues Chantilly is one of the most elegant desserts that you could imagine. It’s also one of the easiest desserts that you can make. Imagine light and crispy meringue shells filled with whipped cream and topped with fruit and a decadent raspberry sauce.

Minnie Lee Croley’s Sour Cream Pound Cake – Grits and Pinecones

Remember the delicious old-fashioned pound cakes your grandmother used to make from scratch? Like Minnie Lee Croley’s Sour Cream Pound Cake, they were glorious with a thick, crunchy crust and a delicious, dense, and moist interior.

Easter Confetti Cake – The Cake Chica

Homemade confetti cake, all dressed up for Easter with buttercream and sprinkles. This Confetti Cake is such a fun one, and you can turn it into any party cake or holiday cake by switching up the color of the sprinkles you use.

Easter Chocolate Cheesecake Dip – Grits and Pinecones

Easter Chocolate Cheesecake Dip is a bit of dessert fun and whimsy, a no-bake creamy chocolate cheesecake dip covered with crushed Oreo cookies and topped with your favorite candy.

Peek-a-Boo Easter Eggs – Flour Arrangements

MakingPeek-A-Boo Easter Eggsis a fun, kid-friendly project. With a little help, kids can take charge of measuring, mixing, shaping, and decorating.

Classic Southern Strawberry Shortcake – Grits and Pinecones

Homemade Southern Strawberry Shortcake is the stuff dessert dreams are made of and for a good reason. With fresh red, juicy strawberries, billowy clouds of whipped cream, and crunchy Southern shortcake biscuits, this traditional quick and easy dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious!

Easy Easter Dessert Recipe – Trifle Parfaits – A Hundred Affections

If you need an easy Easter dessert, this trifle parfait is a perfect choice! With a wide choice of color and flavor combinations, you can create a no-fail spring dessert, a quick fix for you, and a mouthwatering treat for your guests!

Easter Bunny White Chocolate Bark – Grits and Pinecones

No-bake Easter Bunny White Chocolate Bark is the perfect homemade sweet treat for your big and little kids. Make new memories this year with this simple yet delicious candy.

Gluten-Free Funfetti Cupcakes – Jar of Lemons

This year, I’m keeping it clean and giving a shout-out to my gluten-free friends! This Gluten-Free Funfetti Cupcakes recipe is made with coconut flour, these clean sprinkles, and anall-natural icing dye made out of beets(this stuff seriously makes me so happy)!

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing – Grits and Pinecones

There aren’t too many desserts in this world more delicious than a carrot cake full of carrots, pineapple, raisins, and, because I’m a Southern girl, pecans. If that isn’t enough deliciousness, this Carrot Cake is then topped with a quick and easy but decadent, luscious, and velvety smooth cream cheese icing.

Lemon Curd Tartlets – Pudge Factor

Lemon curd is like liquid gold! This lemon curd is smooth and silky with a tangy and tart flavor that overwhelms your senses. It produces an extraordinary treat when piped into a mini pastry shell and topped with whipped cream.

The Cutest Bunny Shaped Easter Cookies – Sugar and Charm

These are the cutest Easter cookies! A classic sugar cookie, frosted with royal icing and a tiny buttercream tail. These will be a hit for any spring brunch!

Chocolate Covered Oreos – Grits and Pinecones

If you are a chocolate lover,Chocolate Covered Mint Oreosare what sweet dreams are made of. With only four ingredients and a few steps, they are also the answer to your prayers for an easy-to-make, enticing holiday treat the whole family will love.

Luscious Southern Lemon Bars – Grits and Pinecones

Luscious Southern Meyer Lemon Bars are the perfect antidote for what ails you. Fresh as sunshine and full of Vitamin C, these scrumptious lemon bars made with Meyer lemons will brighten anyone’s day.

Easter Bunny Bark – Pudge Factor

Easter Bunny Bark contains only two ingredients and takes minutes to make. It is sure to delight your family and friends who gather for your celebration!

White Zucchini Cake with Whipped Vanilla Frosting, Lemon Curd, and Blueberries – The Merchant Baker

The combination of flavors is perfect, and this luscious cake would make a great Easter dessert. The cake is not super sugary sweet, so it balances well with the frosting and sweet/tart lemon curd’s sweetness. The blueberries are the proverbial icing on the cake and add wonderful flavor and freshness.

Chocolate Raspberry Tart – Grits and Pinecones

My easy, no-bakeChocolate Raspberry Tartis the ultimate dessert for the chocolate lovers in your life. The decadently rich chocolate ganache filling, made with semi-sweet chocolate, is truffle-like in its consistency and delivers intense chocolate flavor with each bite.

Luscious Lemon Swirl Cheesecake – Grits and Pinecones

Have you ever wanted to know how to make a cheesecake? Are you looking for the perfect cheesecake recipe? Do you need an easy but elegant and delicious dessert for Easter or a dinner party with friends? If your answer is yes, check out my Luscious Lemon Swirl Cheesecake!

Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake – Pass Me Some Tasty

This gluten-free Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake boasts a rich brownie crust with a silky cream cheese filling speckled throughout with mini chocolate chips. Top with fresh strawberries for a truly out-of-this-world, decadent, and delicious cheesecake!

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Easter Treats – Pudge Factor

If you like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, you’ll love these easy-to-make Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Treats. They only require four ingredients and are the perfect chocolate and peanut butter combination. Bet you can’t eat just one!

Homemade Chocolate Pudding without Cornstarch – Grits and Pinecones

My bestHomemade Chocolate Pudding without Cornstarchis a gluten-free pudding that makes a perfect treat. Topped with a luxurious dollop of fresh whipped cream, it’s ridiculously simple to prepare and takes less than 15 minutes.

Lemon Posset – Pudge Factor

Lemon Posset is a Classic English dessert dating back to the Middle Ages. The modern version is chilled, with a velvety smooth texture that magically congeals with only three ingredients – cream, sugar, and lemon.

Chai and Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream (Pastel Easter Cake) – The Flavor Bender

A spectacular Easter-themed Chai and Vanilla Cake with soft, fluffy Vanilla Buttercream frosting with a gorgeous pastel watercolor effect, decorated with Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, and a caramelized nest on top!

Pecan Praline Ice Cream – Grits and Pinecones

A festive and decadent holiday dessert, luscious Pecan Pralines, and Ice Cream will make a sweet ending to any meal! Sometimes it’s called Pralines and Cream Ice Cream, or even simply Praline Ice Cream, but no matter what you call it, the combination of pralines and cream is the perfect balance of richness and sweetness.

Easy Easter Basket Cookie Cups – Pudge Factor

If you’re looking for an easy and adorable treat, look no further! These Easy Easter Basket Cookie Cups take only a few ingredients and are a snap to make.

Peanut Butter Mousse – Grits and Pinecones

Indulge in the creamy decadence of thisEasy Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe, a dream come true for peanut butter lovers. This simple no-bake recipe is about to become your new favorite dessert and features dreamy, creamy peanut butter mousse garnished with heavenly whipped cream and crushed Oreo cookies.

Strawberry Roll Cake – Beyond the Chicken Coop

Perfect for Easter, Strawberry Roll Cake is filled with fresh Strawberries and whipped cream! This impressive-looking cake can be made by the home cook.

Easter Creme Egg Swiss Roll – Food Meanderings

This Easter Creme Egg Swiss Roll has a delicious whipped creamy Cadbury Creme egg filling wrapped up in a light and airy sponge cake, then covered in chocolate frosting and adorned with creme eggs and mini eggs. It’s a fun and whimsical cake to make and the perfect Easter cake centerpiece!

Southern Peaches and Cream Pie – Grits and Pinecones

Southern Peaches and Cream Pie incorporates the most delicious aspects of a peach cake, cobbler, cheesecake, and a pie into one luscious but easy dessert!

Mini Easter Peeps Cakes – Jersey Girl Cooks

Adorable mini Easter cakes, made in a donut pan and decorated for Easter. Perfect for the kids to make and decorate.

Bourbon Ice Cream – Grits and Pinecones

If you are a bourbon aficionado and love homemade vanilla ice cream, you will love this decadent recipe for adults-onlyBourbon Ice Cream. The custard base starts with the basics: rich, heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla paste.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes – Simply Happenings

This recipe for carrot cake cupcakes made with pureed carrot baby food takes the work out of grating and blending, seasoned with cinnamon and allspice, and topped with cream cheese frosting. These Easter cupcakes are sure to quench your sweet tooth craving!

Georgia Cornbread Cake AKA Pecan Cake – Grits and Pinecones

Georgia Cornbread Cake is a funny name for this simple, quirky, old-fashioned cake, much like a pecan or coffee cake. Contrary to its name, Georgia Cornbread Cake doesn’t contain any cornmeal, and I don’t think it tastes or even looks like cornbread.

Lemon Pudding Cake – Easy and Delish

Wondering how to make the best lemon pudding cake ever with only 5 staple ingredients? We got you covered! This easy cake is luscious and has a creamy layer of lemon pudding beneath a soft, spongy cake. It is also both gluten-free and dairy-free! If you like lemony desserts, it’s a must for your holiday dinner!

Easy Southern Banana Pudding Poke Cake – Grits and Pinecones

Banana Pudding Poke Cake is an easy, moist sheet cake recipe made with creamy vanilla pudding, crisp vanilla wafers, heavenly whipped cream, and fresh bananas. A delicious adaption of everyone’s favorite banana pudding, this cake has it all!

Easter Rice Krispie Nests – Veggie Desserts

Rice Krispie Nests are a super easy no-bake dessert for Easter. Mold homemade rice crispy treats into nest shapes and decorate with mini eggs or candy.

Southern Pecan Praline Cake – Grits and Pinecones

If you like pecans and pralines, if you like cake, and if you likeEASY, you will love this delicious and decadent Southern Pecan Praline Cake recipe.

Easter Cream Tart – Amy Treasure

This gorgeous Easter Cream Tart shaped like a giant Easter egg is easy to recreate at home. All you need is shop-bought shortcrust pastry, vanilla buttercream, and oodles of milk chocolate goodies to decorate with.

Decorated Easter Sugar Cookies – Grits and Pinecones

I doubt you will find a more delicious sugar cookie recipe, and baking and decorating cookies are a great way to showcase your baking skills and artistic abilities.

No-Bake Easter Mini Egg Cheesecake – Savory Nothings

This No-Bake Easter Mini Egg Cheesecake is easy to make cheesecake, perfectly decorated for your celebration! The filling is so creamy and studded with crushed mini eggs. Pile them up on top as well for the best festive look.

Easter No-Bake-Chex Bars – Budget Delicious

These 4 ingredients No-Bake Chex Bars, are easy to make with your favorite candy and an affordable sweet treat perfect for your celebration! Suitable for vegetarians and gluten-free diets.

What are the most popular and best Easter desserts?

This depends on what part of the country you live in. In the South, Coconut Cake, Carrot Cake, and Pineapple Upside Down Cake reign supreme.

What is a famous Easter cake?

The most famous Easter Cake is the Simnel cake, traditionally served on Easter in England. It’s a type of fruitcake with marzipan balls.

What is the most popular Easter candy?

Chocolate Easter Bunnies, Jelly Beans, Cadbury Creme Eggs, and Peeps are the most popular in America. Every Easter, Americans consume over 16 billion jelly beans.

What desserts travel well?

If you are taking an Easter dessert to a family or friend’s house, choose an unfussy dessert that can be made ahead of time and is easy to transport. Suggestions include Strawberry Trifle with Angel Food Cake, Minnie Lee Croley’s Sour Cream Pound Cake, or Lemon Bars.