Looking to establish some delicious Easter traditions? When you find that special recipe you want to make sure you have it on repeat each year. Try one (or more!) of these Easter dessert recipes for a memorable time with family and friends.
From the easiest Easter Oreos and the super cute Easter Pretzels to the classic Carrot Cake and Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting, we’ve got you covered for easy Easter desserts that won’t break the bank.
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With Easter baskets brimming with chocolate bunnies and candy eggs, you may wonder if you really need dessert for the holiday. The answer is a great big YES!
Once you’ve got your Easter Dinner Menu Ideas covered, Easter Dessert recipes can help solidify your family traditions, bringing welcomed constants year after year in a world that is ever-changing.
For me, it’s the Empty Tomb Cake that I’ve been making since my kids were very young. For you, it might be an Easter lamb cake or a special banana pudding. Whatever you choose, it’s important to have a few, tried-and-true Easter dessert recipes that you can lean on year after year.
At Good Cheap Eats it’s important that we provide guaranteed recipes that can be made quickly and that won’t break the bank. No running all over town or the internet for special ingredients or spending hours to prep a dessert that may or may not turn out.
We want to save you money and avoid food waste, but most importantly, we want you to enjoy special events with the best food possible. Easter dessert is no exception.
Tips for Success
To that end, follow these tips as you plan your holiday menu and choose your Easter Dessert Recipes.
Shop your kitchen first. While you may have your eye on that fancy sweet you saw on Tiktok, your budget will appreciate your choosing recipes based on ingredients you already have in-house. In this way, you can save money and avoid wasting something you’ve already purchased. Scanning the contents of your fridge, freezer, and pantry may lead to some tasty new traditions. That’s how our Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls came to be!
Don’t overdo. It’s easy to plan many desserts for Easter, when really you only need one or two. Remember there’s loads of candy to be enjoyed, so if your crowd grows as the afternoon progresses, just fill in the gaps with bowls of candy.
Make as much in advance as possible. The Easter weekend seems to fly by in a flash. Make as much as you can ahead of time, either to stash in the freezer or tuck into the fridge so that you can truly enjoy the holiday with friends and family and not be fussing in the kitchen.
Check out these Easy Easter Dessert Recipes to make it delicious and budget-friendly.
Recommended Recipes
Traditional Easter Desserts
Some recipes are traditional to serve on the Easter holiday. Consider any one of these to complete your Ham Dinner:
Fun and Whimsical Easter Desserts
If you’ve a mind to bring some of the imagery of Easter (from the Cross to the Easter basket) to your dinner table, these options can be super fun:
Simple, No-Recipe Easter Dessert Ideas
While I love a good dessert recipe, I know from experience that sometimes I run out of time, especially when I’m prepping a large holiday meal. That’s when leaning on some grocery store cheats can really come in handy.
Consider any of these as an easy back-up plan to combine with some easy homemade toppings:
- Prepare a boxed cake mix and serve it with your favorite ice cream and crushed Easter candy.
- Prep Lemon Cupcakes and turn them into adorable Easter cupcakes with a simple whipped cream, Lemon Sauce, and mini Easter eggs.
- Buy refrigerated cookie dough, bake the cookies, and serve with Sweet Cream Cheese for an easy fruit dip.
- Dress up a purchased pound cake with Chocolate Whipped Cream and Easter egg candies.
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This post was originally published on April 10, 2019. It has been updated for content and clarity.
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