By Becky Hardin
Published Apr 12, 2019
When Easter Sunday rolls around, the first thing on my mind is which Easter desserts I’m going to make for the holiday. I’m thinking about carrot cake, lemon-y treats, beautiful cakes and pies that will impress guests, and cute little desserts for the kids too. So I’ve gathered all of these easy Easter dessert recipes and sweet treat ideas to make holiday planning simple!
My Best Easter Dessert Recipes
Looking for some easy Easter desserts, sweets, and treats for the upcoming holiday? Look no further, because I’ve got some of the best recipes to choose from!
No holiday is complete without some easy desserts to share with family and friends, and that includes Easter! Easter Sunday calls for carrot cake, pies, lemon-flavored everything, trays full of Easter cookies , and some extra cute treats for the kids.
There’s no reason to stick to the same dessert recipes every year, although it is nice to have some traditional desserts around too. Stick to the favorites, or try something new!
Choose from beautiful Easter desserts to impress friends and family, the easiest Easter cakes and pies, chocolate-filled recipes, and some kid-friendly Easter dessert ideas that are just too cute to skip.
Carrot Cake
Traditional Easter Dessert Ideas
These traditional desserts are a must-make on Easter Sunday. I know guests are usually expecting their favorites, so I like to make one of these simple recipes to please everyone.
- Carrot Cake : Carrot cake is mandatory when celebrating Easter! This cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with cream cheese frosting.
- Classic Lemon Bars : Tangy lemon bars are the best dessert idea for Easter. They’re tasty, easy to make, easy to eat, and they’re just perfect to celebrate Spring.
- Pound Cake : This classic cake recipe is something everyone will love! It’s just so fluffy and flavorful, and I love to pair it with fresh fruit, cream, and coffee.
- Homemade Brownies : A classic brownie will be more than welcome any time. These are made from scratch, and they’re the perfect texture.
- Banana Pudding : This creamy pudding is quick and easy to make, and it serves a lot of people. I always add extra Nilla wafers because I just love that crunch!
- Shortbread Cookies : This traditional cookie makes a great Easter treat because they’re simple yet addicting. You can make a batch and bring them to the holiday potluck or set them out with coffee.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies : These are my favorite because they’re super quick and easy to make. You can bake them fresh while you wait for guests to arrive.
- Pineapple Bread Pudding : This warm bread pudding with a sweet and juicy pineapple filling is so comforting, and you only need 6 ingredients to make it!
Hummingbird Cake
Beautiful Desserts for Easter Sunday
If you’re looking for a truly beautiful dessert that is going to impress your Easter guests, these are the recipes for you. These will look just stunning!
- Hummingbird Cake : This banana pineapple cake is topped with cream cheese frosting and dried pineapple flowers . Guests will be blown away when you bring this out to slice and serve.
- Lemon Raspberry Bars : These fruity dessert bars are bright pink, which will draw everyone right to them. And trust me, they taste just as good as they look!
- Mini Pavlovas : These little meringue desserts are so pretty to look at. They’re topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream, and they are just so yummy.
- Chocolate Pots de Creme : Serve fluffy chocolate pudding in beautiful pots (or whatever fancy dishes you might have) for a simple yet elegant dessert.
Strawberry Pound Cake
Easy Easter Cakes
These Easter cake recipes are our favorite desserts for Spring. They’re easy to make, beautiful to look at, and they will easily serve a crowd.
- Strawberry Pound Cake : This cake is sweet, tangy, and fruity! It’s absolutely delicious, and you can make it ahead of time so it’s ready to serve on Easter Sunday.
- Texas Sheet Cake : This moist chocolate cake is so easy to make, and it’s always a hit! It feeds a crowd, so there’s plenty for all of your guests.
- Italian Cream Cake : I love this sheet cake for Easter. It’s sweet and rich, and topped with cream cheese frosting and pecans.
- Banana Pudding Poke Cake : Banana is a great flavor for Easter treats because it’s light and fresh. This cake is so creamy and fluffy, everyone will enjoy it.
- Lemon Meringue Cake : This cake is layered with lemon curd and topped with meringue, and it’s bursting with flavor. It makes such a great Easter cake recipe!
- Kentucky Butter Cake : A simple cake is drizzled with a buttery sauce then topped with strawberries and cream.
- Angel Food Cake : I adore the light and airy texture of this cake, and it pairs beautifully with fresh fruit and cream.
Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies
Cute Easter Desserts for Kids
These Easter dessert ideas are so cute, colorful, and fun. Kids will adore these sweet treats, and they look great on the dessert table.
- Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies : Two moist carrot cake flavored cookies are stuffed with cream cheese. They’re easy to eat and so delicious!
- Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars : The tender sugar cookie texture and deliciously sweet frosting make these incredibly tasty. I like to decorate them especially for Easter with pastel-dyed frosting, bunny sprinkles, and other fun decorations.
- Tie-Dye Cookies : These butter cookies are dyed different colors to make a super fun and colorful little treat. Change up the colors to make them more Easter-y and the kids will eat them up!
- Carrot Cake Cupcakes : These cupcakes are the best dessert idea for Easter. They’re delicious, easy to make, and everyone will love them.
- Lofthouse Cookies : This frosted cookie has quickly become a favorite round here, and the pink buttercream frosting is the perfect color for Easter.
- M&M Cookies : These kid-friendly cookies are hard to resist. The colorful candies are cute, and the cookie is just perfectly soft and chewy.
Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate Easter Desserts
Chocolate lovers will be pleased with these chocolate dessert recipes . Nothing beats rich, delicious chocolate, in any form!
- Velvet Chocolate Cake : This is the best chocolate cake recipe, because it looks beautiful and it’s topped off with a delicious chocolate ganache . It’s like heaven!
- Chocolate Cream Pie : I’m the one that always requests this pie for Easter, so of course this is my go-to recipe. It’s a super creamy, decadent pie that will satisfy any chocolate cravings.
- Mocha Cookies : These cookies are made with espresso, cocoa powder, and espresso chips for the perfect chocolatey pick-me-up.
- Chocolate Fudge : Classic fudge is easy to make, and you can make a big batch ahead of time. This is such a delicious Easter treat idea.
- Chocolate Lasagna : This dessert lasagna is just layers of chocolatey goodness: Oreo crust, chocolate pudding, and more. It’s an easy no-bake dessert idea and it’s just so good!
Coconut Macaroons
Fun Easter Treat Ideas
There’s always time to squeeze in extra sweets and treats after Easter brunch, lunch, or dinner!
- Coconut Macaroons : These soft and chewy little cookies are filled with shredded coconut for a deliciously sweet treat. They’re so cute to share and eat!
- Strawberry Cookies : I love making these bright pink cookies with just a box of cake mix, white chocolate chips, and a couple other basic ingredients.
- Strawberry Shortcake Cups : Make these easy, individual-sized dessert cups for your Easter guests. They’re delicious and they look so cute!
- Homemade Cannolis : These crispy little cannolis are just so tasty. It’s a simpler type of dessert to serve along with coffee, but still satisfies the sweet tooth.
- Raspberry Blueberry Coffee Cake : This coffee cake is filled with berries to add a fruity twist. It’s a perfectly sweet treat to serve with coffee (of course) for brunch or after dinner.
Lemon Meringue Pie
Easter Pie Recipes
These beautiful pies make great Easter desserts because they’re easy to serve, and they’re just so delicious!
- Lemon Meringue Pie : This tangy lemon pie is topped with a soft meringue. It’s definitely a showstopper, and it just tastes like Spring.
- Chocolate Pecan Pie : If you love pecan pie, but want something a little more chocolate-y, this recipe is for you. It’s a classic, but even better.
- Strawberry Jello Pie : You can prep this fruity pie in minutes with just a few ingredients, then let it chill until you’re ready to serve it.
- Peach Cobbler : Cobbler is always a crowd-pleaser, and I love how easy this is to whip up for guests or family. It’s just delightfully warm and sweet!
- Butterscotch Pie : This classic pie is perfect for Easter celebrations! There’s just something about the sweet, creamy, thick butterscotch filling that I can’t get enough of.
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Sweet and Healthy(er) Easter Treats
If you need something a little bit lighter or healthier for Easter, these recipes are for you! Make sure everyone’s dietary concerns are met with gluten-free Easter desserts and sugar-free options too.
- Gluten-free Lemon Squares : Make a gluten-free version of the classic lemon bars that everyone can enjoy. They are so delicious, and easy to slice and serve to a crowd.
- Skinny Cranberry Bliss Bars : This is a deliciously sweet dessert for Easter, and it’s a low-calorie, low fat version of a favorite.
- Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies : Make your chocolate chip cookies a little bit healthier with zucchini. It adds great texture and moisture for a delicious Easter cookie idea.
- Cream Cheese Fruit Dip : This dip is so creamy and delicious, and it’s easy to make. I like to put it at the center of a colorful fruit board to add an extra twist to healthy fruit.
- Gluten-Free Brownies : These brownies are just as chocolatey and chewy, but without the gluten!
- Strawberry Pretzel Salad : Layers of buttery pretzel, low fat cream cheese, and strawberry jello make the best dessert for Easter Sunday. And you can make this sugar-free too!
Banana Pudding
These Easter treat ideas are all easy to make, delicious, and most can be made ahead of time too–aka the holiday dessert trifecta! No matter what you choose to make, these easy Easter dessert recipes are all sure to be a hit.
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So now you have so many ideas for your Easter desserts, make sure you’ve got the rest of your holiday menu planned as well.
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
