• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
always use butter
  • Recipes
  • Air Fryer Resources
  • Subscribe!
  • About
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Air Fryer Resources
  • Subscribe!
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Air Fryer Resources
    • Subscribe!
    • About
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipe Roundups

    31 Easy Easter Dessert Ideas to Try This Year

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 16, 2025, updated April 8, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends, and what better way to enjoy the holiday than with some delightful desserts? From colorful cupcakes to fun-themed cookies, there are plenty of easy ideas to bring a sweet touch to your festivities. Whether you're looking for something classic or a bit more creative, these 31 dessert ideas will surely add joy to your Easter celebrations.

    Easter Brownies

    Easter Brownies.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    Easter Brownies are a fun and festive treat that can brighten up any Easter gathering or spring party. These chocolate brownies are topped with swirled dark chocolate and decorated with cute candy eggs, making them both attractive and tasty.

    Save This Recipe Form

    Want to save this recipe?

    Enter your email below & we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get more great recipes from us each week!

    Get the Recipe

    Easter Cake Pops

    Easter Cake Pops.
    Photo Credit: Manila Spoon.

    These Easter cake pops are a delightful treat that everyone will enjoy. With rich chocolate cake, smooth frosting, and a colorful candy coating, they’re a fun and festive dessert for the whole family.

    Get the Recipe

    Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

    Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.
    Photo Credit: I heart Eating.

    This is a simple recipe for a pineapple upside-down cake that you can whip up quickly. You can have it in the oven in just 10 minutes using just one bowl.

    Get the Recipe

    Chocolate Easter Shredded Wheat Nests

    Chocolate Easter Shredded Wheat Nests.
    Photo Credit: Little Healthy Bites.

    Easter shredded wheat nests are a fun and simple dessert. By mixing shredded wheat with melted chocolate and pressing it into cupcake liners, you create little nests that are perfect for adding some mini chocolate eggs on top.

    Get the Recipe

    Bunny Cake Pops

    Bunny Cake Pops.
    Photo Credit: Emily Fabulous.

    Bunny Cake Pops are simple to prepare and will add a fun touch to your Easter celebration. With just some cake mix and candy decorations, anyone can create these adorable Easter Bunny treats!

    Get the Recipe

    Easter Cut-Out Cookie with Pistachio Ganache

    Easter Cut-Out Cookie with Pistachio Ganache.
    Photo Credit: Combine Good Flavors.

    These egg-free cut-out cookies are a delightful addition to your Easter celebration. With a lovely almond flavor and a tasty pistachio ganache, they’re sure to please everyone, young and old.

    Get the Recipe

    Peeps Cupcakes

    Peeps Cupcakes.
    Photo Credit: Kathryn's Kitchen Blog.

    Peeps Cupcakes are bright and festive, perfect for celebrating Easter. They're simple to whip up using cake mix, frosting, cute bunny Peeps, and colorful sprinkles, making them a fun treat for kids to help with.

    Get the Recipe

    Carrot Sheet Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

    Carrot Sheet Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    Carrot Sheet Cake topped with creamy Cream Cheese Frosting is incredibly moist and full of flavor. This dessert is great for gatherings and offers all the deliciousness of a classic layered carrot cake, but it's much quicker to prepare.

    Get the Recipe

    Easter Crockpot Candy

    Easter Crockpot Candy.
    Photo Credit: Deliciously Homecooked.

    Easter crockpot candy is a simple and fun treat that’s great for springtime. With just a few easy ingredients, this slow cooker recipe turns into sweet chocolate clusters that are colorful and delicious.

    Get the Recipe

    Easter Rocky Road

    Easter Rocky Road.
    Photo Credit: Eat Cook Bake.

    Easter rocky road is a fun no-bake dessert that's quick and easy to prepare. It's packed with mini marshmallows, digestive biscuits, and mini Creme Eggs, all topped with a variety of Easter treats!

    Get the Recipe

    Easter Cake Roll

    Easter Cake Roll.
    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

    This Easter Cake Roll is a fun and colorful treat for the holiday. It features a light vanilla cake filled with sweet marshmallow buttercream and is decorated with adorable marshmallow peeps, making it a hit for everyone.

    Get the Recipe

    Moist Carrot Pound Cake

    Moist Carrot Pound Cake.
    Photo Credit: State of Dinner.

    Carrot Pound Cake is simple and dependable. Just mix everything in one bowl, bake it in a Bundt pan, and top it with easy-to-handle cream cheese frosting that stays put.

    Get the Recipe

    Fudgy Strawberry Brownies

    Fudgy Strawberry Brownies.
    Photo Credit: The Short Order Cook.

    Fudgy Strawberry Brownies made from cake mix are super easy to whip up. With just three ingredients, these moist pink brownies are a delightful treat to enjoy.

    Get the Recipe

    Mini Egg and Marzipan Easter Magic Bars

    Mini Egg and Marzipan Easter Magic Bars.
    Photo Credit: The Pypers Kitchen.

    These Magic Bars get a festive twist for Easter with Cadbury Mini Eggs on top. They also include almonds, almond extract, and chopped Marzipan for a delicious treat.

    Get the Recipe

    Easter Cupcakes

    Easter Cupcakes.
    Photo Credit: Crayons + Cravings.

    These Easter cupcakes are perfect for your celebrations. With their colorful pastel frosting and mini eggs, they’re a delightful treat for both dessert after dinner and a fun addition to Easter brunch.

    Get the Recipe

    No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

    No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Pie.
    Photo Credit: No Heat Needed.

    This No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Pie is easy to make with just six ingredients. It's a sweet and fruity dessert that you can whip up, chill, and enjoy without any baking.

    Get the Recipe

    Easter Peep Cake

    Easter Peep Cake.
    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

    An Easter cake decorated with candy is simple to create and looks great. This Peeps cake features colorful layers and fits perfectly with the holiday spirit this Spring.

    Get the Recipe

    Rice Krispies Easter Nests

    Rice Krispies Easter Nests.
    Photo Credit: FoodnService.

    Rice Krispies Easter Nests are cute little treats that look like nests, filled with rich Nutella and topped with colorful coconut and mini Cadbury eggs. They’re a fun way to get the kids involved in making something special for your Easter celebration.

    Get the Recipe

    Lemon Easter Egg Cookies

    Lemon Easter Egg Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Mommy Evolution.

    Celebrate the season with fun treats like Lemon Easter Egg Cookies, which blend the bright, tangy flavor of lemon with the sweetness of buttery cookies. These egg-shaped delights are perfect for adding a festive touch to your Easter celebrations.

    Get the Recipe

    Apricot Pie

    Apricot Pie.
    Photo Credit: The Family Food Kitchen.

    This Easy Apricot Pie is great for anyone who enjoys baking but doesn't have much time. With a simple crust and delicious apricot filling, it’s an impressive dessert that pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream.

    Get the Recipe

    Lemon Bundt Cake With Cake Mix

    Lemon Bundt Cake With Cake Mix.
    Photo Credit: Crayons + Cravings.

    This lemon bundt cake is great for gatherings or when you're in the mood for something lemony. With only 5 ingredients and an easy glaze, it turns out moist and full of lemon goodness.

    Get the Recipe

    Easter Egg Cookies

    Easter Egg Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Serf.

    Easter Egg Cookies decorated with royal icing are fun and simple to make. These cookies are great for adding a festive touch to your celebrations.

    Get the Recipe

    Carrot Cake Blondies

    Carrot Cake Blondies.
    Photo Credit: Kathryn's Kitchen Blog.

    Carrot Cake Blondies are a delicious treat that fit right in at any Spring gathering or Easter celebration. With a rich, chewy texture and a sweet cream cheese frosting, these bars are sure to become a favorite dessert.

    Get the Recipe

    Easter Meringue Nests

    Easter Meringue Nests.
    Photo Credit: FoodnService.

    Easter Meringue Nests are beautiful treats that are perfect for the holiday. These light meringue nests are filled with a creamy mixture and topped with colorful mini chocolate eggs and chocolate shavings.

    Get the Recipe

    Cadbury Mini Egg Easter Cookies

    Cadbury Mini Egg Easter Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Emily Fabulous.

    Cadbury Mini Egg Easter Cookies are soft and fluffy sugar cookies topped with buttercream frosting and mini egg candies. These cookies are a great addition to any Easter or Spring gathering.

    Get the Recipe

    Easter Fruit Tray

    Easter Fruit Tray.
    Photo Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    An Easter Fruit Tray is a great addition to your holiday gathering. With fun fruit shapes and fresh berries, plus a little yogurt and chocolate, it brings a festive touch to the table.

    Get the Recipe

    Easter Poke Cake

    Easter Poke Cake.
    Photo Credit: Kathryn's Kitchen Blog.

    Easter Poke Cake is a fun and vibrant dessert that’s perfect for celebrating the holiday. It features layers of white cake, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and is decorated with cute bunny Peeps and colorful sprinkles.

    Get the Recipe

    Blueberry and Lemon Pound Cake

    Blueberry and Lemon Pound Cake.
    Photo Credit: Chenee Today.

    This blueberry and lemon pound cake is a classic treat made from scratch. It's soft, buttery, and packed with flavor, making it a great choice for any celebration.

    Get the Recipe

    Easter Cheesecake

    Easter Cheesecake.
    Photo Credit: Manila Spoon.

    This Easter Cheesecake is a fun and colorful dessert that everyone will love. With a sweet sugar cookie crust and layers of pastel cheesecake, it’s a great treat for your holiday gathering.

    Get the Recipe

    Nutella Mini Egg Mug Cake

    Nutella Mini Egg Mug Cake.
    Photo Credit: A Taste of Madness.

    This Nutella Mini Egg Mug Cake is a simple and quick dessert that’s perfect for Easter. With just five ingredients, it’s an easy option for a last-minute sweet treat.

    Get the Recipe

    Carrot Cake Bars

    Healthy Carrot Cake Bars.
    Photo Credit: It's a Veg World After All.

    These no-bake squares combine oats, dates, carrots, walnuts, coconut, and dried pineapple for a delicious twist on carrot cake. The lighter cream cheese frosting adds a nice touch, and you can keep them in the fridge or freezer for a quick snack.

    Get the Recipe

    More Recipe Roundups

    • Cheesy taco skillet.
      32 Stupid Simple Ground Beef Recipes We Can’t Stop Making
    • cherry tomato pasta.
      21 Cheap Pasta Recipes That Are Perfect for Spring
    • Hamburger hash.
      23 Dump-And-Go Ground Beef Dinners for Super Busy Nights
    • Rataouille.
      17 Cheap Slow Cooker Recipes You’ll Be Making All Summer Long

    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Emmeline! I love tasty food, but I'm always in a hurry. And I have the quick and easy recipes to prove it!

    More about me →

    Popular Recipes

    • Sliced air fryer roast beef.
      Air Fryer Roast Beef

    • top down view of a tortellini casserole
      Cheesy Tortellini Casserole with Spinach

    • Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake [Dump and bake!]

    • sliced rib eye steak topped with salt
      How to Cook a Rib Eye Steak Without a Cast Iron Skillet (3 Methods)

    Popular Articles

    • Chicken mushroom wild rice soup.
      23 Comforting Dishes That Are Like a Hug on a Plate

    • A spoonful of chicken fajita casserole.
      32 Easy Casseroles We’re Making All Summer Long

    • Steak pasta casserole.
      21 Satisfying Comfort Foods for Every Mood

    • 24 Best Dinner Casseroles We’re Making All Summer Long

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    All affiliate links are always marked with "*" or "affiliate".

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    A collage of sites where always use butter content has been featured.

    About

    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Disclaimer
    • Disclosures
    • Editorial Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • info@alwaysusebutter.com
    • Pink Giraffe Ventures AB, Runstens Byväg 51, 147 91 Grödinge, Sweden
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    Copyright © 2018-2025 Pink Giraffe Ventures AB