Spring has sprung, the birds are chirping, and Easter baskets are getting ready to overflow with goodies!
Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or just indulging in a sweet treat yourself, there’s nothing quite like a delicious Easter dessert to bring a smile to everyone’s face. But with busy schedules and full to-do lists, who has time for complicated baking projects?
Fear not, fellow dessert lovers! This blog post is your one-stop shop for 18 easy and delicious Easter treats that are sure to impress without requiring hours in the kitchen. We’ve got everything from classic favorites with a twist to fun and creative new ideas, all designed to be simple enough for even the most novice baker.
Let’s peek inside the basket:
- Chocolate lovers rejoice! Dive into rich brownies studded with mini eggs, decadent fudge swirled with colorful candies, or melt-in-your-mouth cheesecake nestled in chocolate nests.
- Fruity and fresh flavors take center stage. Whip up vibrant lemon bars decorated with bunny cutouts, fluffy carrot cake cupcakes piled high with cream cheese frosting, or juicy berry parfaits layered with yogurt and granola.
- No-bake wonders are perfect for busy bunnies. Create adorable chick pops dipped in chocolate, assemble a colorful Peeps house, or whip up a creamy cheesecake filling without turning on the oven.
- Classic treats get a festive twist. Transform traditional cookies with bunny-shaped cutters, top cupcakes with fluffy chicks made from marshmallows, or add a sprinkle of Easter magic to your favorite cake recipe.
This blog round-up is more than just recipes. We’ve also included tips for decorating your desserts, fun ideas for serving them up, and even some suggestions for making them allergy-friendly. So grab your whisk, gather your ingredients, and get ready to bake up some Easter cheer!
Click on the links below to discover all 18 easy Easter dessert recipes and hop into the delicious fun!
Easy Easter Desserts
Whether you need an easy dessert for spring or Rice Krispie treats for Easter, this Rice Krispies Nests recipe is bound to be a hit! As Rice Krispie treat ideas go, if you have a muffin pan handy, anyone can make this.
Homemade Vegan Creme Eggs with rich chocolate & a sweet, creamy fondant filling & a yellow ‘yolk’.
Easy Easter desserts are my favorite. With all the other festivities surrounding Easter, I prefer cute Easter desserts that take very little time to prepare but I know my kids will love.
These Easter Magic Cookie Bars are a perfect easy Easter dessert to make for the holiday.
These cute meringue nests are perfect Easter cookies to celebrate the holiday. Not only are they visually appealing, these meringue cookies are also gluten free.
If you are in need of an easy Easter dessert, this trifle parfait is the perfect choice! With a wide choice of color and flavor combinations, you can create a no-fail spring dessert that quick fix for you and a mouthwatering treat for your guests!
These Meringue Nests with Chocolate Easter Eggs are perfect for your next Easter party or just for fun to make as a kid-friendly dessert.
Make Chocolate Bowls for a fun dessert! Our Kid Friendly Recipe Easter Egg Ice Cream Chocolate Bowls are so much fun for kids to not only make but to eat too!
These lemon shortbread sugar cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, spring, summer … or any day you’re craving a light, lemony bite of deliciousness! Bonus: they’re vegan, dairy-free and egg-free.
The bright colors of these squares really makes me excited for Spring, and of course we added some crushed mini eggs on top to add to the whole Easter theme we were going for!
Make this easy Easter treat with the kids: Homemade Brownie Easter Bunnies recipe!
Easter is just around the corner! With plenty of people telling me that carrot cake is one of their Easter favorites it was time to create an Carrot Cake Cupcake.
These delicious Easter Cake pops are so adorable, and the absolute perfect recipe to celebrate your Easter! With a sweet vanilla base, and a chocolatey shell, these eggs are not only delicious, but absolutely beautiful!
Peeps chicks houses are a fun no bake Easter treat perfect for the kids this Spring season. Made using Peeps Chicks, graham crackers, egg candies, and edible grass, this cute Easter recipe is perfect to make with the little ones.
Bunny bait snack mix is the perfect Easter treat for kids and adults alike. Plus, don’t forget to leave some out for the Easter bunny!
Whether you’re planning an Easter brunch or a spring morning breakfast, these chick doughnuts are every bit as easy and they are delicious! With a soft, lemon poppy seed cake doughnut base, what’s not to love about these easy treats?
Your Easter festivities are sure to be every bit as sweet as they are bright with these easy Easter chick cupcakes. With a moist vanilla cupcake topped with a rich vanilla buttercream, these cupcakes are sure to appeal to even the pickiest eaters.
Happy baking, and Happy Easter!
P.S. Don’t forget to share your Easter dessert creations on social media using the hashtag #EasyEasterTreats! We can’t wait to see your culinary masterpieces!
