Easy-to-make and affordable Easter desserts
From twists on classic treats to simple, scrumptious creations, browse our list of budget-friendly Easter desserts. Each recipe is designed to bring sweetness to your celebration using pantry staples and minimal ingredients. Try these easy-to-make, affordable options that ensure your Easter is filled with indulgent treats without a hefty price tag.
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Hot cross bun cheesecake loaf
Transform Easter hot cross buns into this creamy cheesecake loaf. This ingenious dessert merges the spiced, fruity flavours of hot cross buns and tangy cheesecake into an easy no-bake loaf. Make this one ahead of time so the cheesecake filling has time to set. When you’re ready to serve, drizzle over melted dark chocolate, or better yet, melt down any choc eggs you may have on hand to make a chocolate sauce.
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Croquembouche bread rolls
This clever recipe takes the classic celebratory French dessert, croquembouche, and turns it into an affordable, easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for Easter. Using simple ingredients and a touch of creativity, you can create a speedy centrepiece from the humble bread roll. Filled with custard and covered in caramel, rolls can be stacked before serving for the full cream puff tower effect.
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Peanut butter and jam shortbread sandwiches
The classic peanut butter and jam sandwich becomes a nostalgic yet novel Easter dessert. This recipe combines peanut butter and boysenberry ice cream into shortbread sandwiches for an easy-to-assemble sweet treat. No shortbread? You can use any other biscuits in your pantry. These sandwiches are a testament to how a few ingredients can create simple delights.
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Biscoff-stuffed cookies
Every bite of these indulgent cookies reveals a warm Biscoff centre encased in soft, chewy cookie dough. What’s more? It’s a simple treat made with just two ingredients: fan-favourite Biscoff spread and pre-made cookie dough (or you can make your own choc chip cookie dough). Ready in four steps, it’s a perfect recipe to bake with the family as an Easter weekend activity.
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Easter choc-hazelnut nests
Celebrate Easter with these charming chocolate-hazelnut. Inspired by the festive spirit, these nests are not only adorable but also easy to make, using low ingredients likely already in your pantry. Each nest cradles leftover Easter eggs, making them a perfect budget-friendly treat. Gather the family and enjoy crafting these sweet, hazelnutty that promise to be a hit this Easter.
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Air-fryer churros
Bring the show home this Easter with this churros hack. Turn cinnamon doughnuts into crispy churros using an air fryer. With no prep required, this simple dessert is the ultimate cheat when you’re running out of time. It’s also a great way to bring day-old doughnuts back to life. Don’t forget the chocolate sauce for dipping!
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Leftover Easter-egg Chocolate Cupcakes
Make the most of your Easter celebration by transforming extra chocolate eggs into charming cupcakes. Choose your favourite cake mix or recipe to make cupcakes filled with choc Easter eggs, promising a chocolate surprise with every bite. Easy to make and perfect for family baking, these cupcakes are a creative and cost-effective solution for repurposing Easter chocolate.
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French toast hot cross bun bites
Elevate your Easter breakfast or brunch with French toast hot cross bun bites. This recipe turns the traditional Easter bun into a bite-sized treat soaked in a rich, eggy mixture, baked to golden perfection and coated in cinnamon and sugar. An easy, affordable way to repurpose hot cross buns, these bites offer a sweet start to Easter celebrations with minimal ingredients and maximum flavour. Short on time? Serve the bites with pre-made caramel sauce instead of making chocolate sauce.
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Berry and cream hot cross muffins
For an easy way to repurpose hot cross buns, turn them into berries and cream muffins. This recipe is great for leftover Easter buns that need a refresh. Combine strawberries with cream and top the twice-baked hot cross buns for a budget-friendly treat. Don’t have any strawberries? Use chopped raspberries, bananas or blueberries instead.
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Chocolate Easter egg cups with cream and berries
Cap off your Easter feast with chocolate Easter egg cups filled with cream and berries. Using hollow chocolate eggs as a cup for whipped cream and fresh berries, this dessert is a simple, clever and cost-effective treat. Get the family involved and have them personalise their eggs with their favourite toppings.
