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    Easter dessert ideas

    Indulge in your Easter favourites with festive desserts like our selection of cakes, cookies and brownies that give you permission to add more chocolate and hot cross buns. Plus, find traditional sweet treats like Greek koulourakia, Hungarian beigli, kulich from Eastern Europe, and a variety vegan Easter dessert options as well.

    Trending Easter desserts

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    Choose from our delicious trending dessert recipes for your Easter celebration this year.

    Easy Sugar Cookies
    Easy Sugar Cookies
    Easy Sugar Cookies
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Sugar Cookies
    Sugar Cookies
    Sugar Cookies
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 40 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Rocky Road
    Rocky Road
    Rocky Road
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Royal Icing Cookies
    Royal Icing Cookies
    Royal Icing Cookies
    preparation time is 8 hours
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Chocolate Caramel Slice
    Chocolate Caramel Slice
    Chocolate Caramel Slice
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Fudge Brownies
    Fudge Brownies
    Fudge Brownies
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Lemon-Drizzle Cookies
    Lemon-Drizzle Cookies
    Lemon-Drizzle Cookies
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 55 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Air-fryer Chocolate Pastry Knots
    Air-fryer Chocolate Pastry Knots
    Air-fryer Chocolate Pastry Knots
    preparation time is 35 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Classic Carrot Cake
    Classic Carrot Cake
    Classic Carrot Cake
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    French-toast Hot-cross-bun Bites
    French-toast Hot-cross-bun Bites
    French-toast Hot-cross-bun Bites
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Waffle Breakfast Platter
    Waffle Breakfast Platter
    Waffle Breakfast Platter
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Fairy-bread Balls
    Fairy-bread Balls
    Fairy-bread Balls
    preparation time is 1 hour 20 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    No-knead Air-fryer Hot Cross Buns
    No-knead Air-fryer Hot Cross Buns
    No-knead Air-fryer Hot Cross Buns
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Peanut Butter & Chocolate Slice
    Peanut Butter & Chocolate Slice
    Peanut Butter & Chocolate Slice
    preparation time is 4 hours 20 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Choc-Biscoff Rocky Road
    Choc-Biscoff Rocky Road
    Choc-Biscoff Rocky Road
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
    Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
    Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 1 hour 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Gluten-Free Biscuits
    Gluten-Free Biscuits
    Gluten-Free Biscuits
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Chocolate & Biscoff Thumbprint Cookies
    Chocolate & Biscoff Thumbprint Cookies
    Chocolate & Biscoff Thumbprint Cookies
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    White Chocolate Cake Pops
    White Chocolate Cake Pops
    White Chocolate Cake Pops
    preparation time is 3 hours 10 minutes
    Cook time is 50 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Fruit Trifle
    Fruit Trifle
    Fruit Trifle
    preparation time is 40 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 4 out of 4
    Strawberries & Cream Tart
    Strawberries & Cream Tart
    Strawberries & Cream Tart
    preparation time is 4 hours 50 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Carrot & Walnut Muffins
    Carrot & Walnut Muffins
    Carrot & Walnut Muffins
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 35 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Chocolate Mousse Filled Easter Eggs
    Chocolate Mousse Filled Easter Eggs
    Chocolate Mousse Filled Easter Eggs
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Chocolate Cookies
    Chocolate Cookies
    Chocolate Cookies
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Choc-Salted Caramel Tart
    Choc-Salted Caramel Tart
    Choc-Salted Caramel Tart
    preparation time is 40 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

    Easter cake ideas

    Impress your loved ones with one of our easy to make showstopper Easter cakes.

    25 recipes
    Easter yoghurt cupcakes
    Easter yoghurt cupcakes
    Easter yoghurt cupcakes
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Choc peanut butter swirl cheesecake with chocolate crackle
    Choc peanut butter swirl cheesecake with chocolate crackle
    Choc peanut butter swirl cheesecake with chocolate crackle
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Carrot cake balls
    Carrot cake balls
    Carrot cake balls
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Double chocolate mini egg cake
    Double chocolate mini egg cake
    Double chocolate mini egg cake
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 50 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Cookies & Cream Baked Cheesecake
    Cookies & Cream Baked Cheesecake
    Cookies & Cream Baked Cheesecake
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 1 hour
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Easter Wreath
    Easter Wreath
    Easter Wreath
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Hot-chocolate Layer Cake
    Hot-chocolate Layer Cake
    Hot-chocolate Layer Cake
    preparation time is 1 hour 45 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
    Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
    Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
    preparation time is 50 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Hot Cross Bun Cheesecake Loaf
    Hot Cross Bun Cheesecake Loaf
    Hot Cross Bun Cheesecake Loaf
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Leftover Easter-egg Chocolate Cupcakes
    Leftover Easter-egg Chocolate Cupcakes
    Leftover Easter-egg Chocolate Cupcakes
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Easy Spiced Hot-cross-bun Loaf Cake
    Easy Spiced Hot-cross-bun Loaf Cake
    Easy Spiced Hot-cross-bun Loaf Cake
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 1 hour 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Bunny-ear Cupcakes
    Bunny-ear Cupcakes
    Bunny-ear Cupcakes
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
    Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
    Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 1 hour 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Easter Surprise Cupcakes
    Easter Surprise Cupcakes
    Easter Surprise Cupcakes
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Hot-cross-bun Mug Cake
    Hot-cross-bun Mug Cake
    Hot-cross-bun Mug Cake
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Classic Carrot Cake
    Classic Carrot Cake
    Classic Carrot Cake
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Easter Vanilla Cupcakes
    Easter vanilla cupcakes
    Easter Vanilla Cupcakes
    preparation time is 45 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    White Chocolate Cake Pops
    White chocolate cake pops
    White Chocolate Cake Pops
    preparation time is 3 hours 10 minutes
    Cook time is 50 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Hot Cross Bun Cheesecake Pots
    Hot Cross Bun Cheesecake Pots
    Hot Cross Bun Cheesecake Pots
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Hot Cross Bun & Salted Caramel Bombe Alaska
    Hot Cross Bun & Salted Caramel Bombe Alaska
    Hot Cross Bun & Salted Caramel Bombe Alaska
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Beigli
    Beigli
    Beigli
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Hot Cross Bun-misu
    Hot Cross Bun-misu
    Hot Cross Bun-misu
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    S’Mores Chocolate Mud Cake Hack
    S’Mores Chocolate Mud Cake Hack
    S’Mores Chocolate Mud Cake Hack
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Simnel Cake
    Simnel Cake
    Simnel Cake
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 2 hours 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Kulich
    Kulich
    Kulich
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 1 hour 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

    More Easter dessert inspiration

    Easy desserts

    Looking to throw together some easy chocolatey crowd-pleasers? Our selection of easy Easter desserts caters to the whole family.

    15 recipes
    Frying-pan sultana scroll
    Frying-pan sultana scroll
    Frying-pan sultana scroll
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Mini fairy-bread hot-cross-bun fondues
    Mini fairy-bread hot-cross-bun fondues
    Mini fairy-bread hot-cross-bun fondues
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Easter croquembouche
    Easter croquembouche
    Easter croquembouche
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Easter crackle
    Easter crackle
    Easter crackle
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Waffle hot-cross-bun ice-cream sandwiches
    Waffle hot-cross-bun ice-cream sandwiches
    Waffle hot-cross-bun ice-cream sandwiches
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Easter egg rocky road
    Easter egg rocky road
    Easter egg rocky road
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Easter Wreath
    Easter Wreath
    Easter Wreath
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Chocolate-hazelnut & Coconut Macaroon Nests
    Coconut & Chocolate Macaroon Nests
    Chocolate-hazelnut & Coconut Macaroon Nests
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
    Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
    Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
    preparation time is 50 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Peanut Butter & Chocolate Slice
    Peanut Butter & Chocolate Slice
    Peanut Butter & Chocolate Slice
    preparation time is 4 hours 20 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Air-fryer Chocolate Pastry Knots
    Air-fryer Chocolate Pastry Knots
    Air-fryer Chocolate Pastry Knots
    preparation time is 35 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Hot Cross Bun Cheesecake Loaf
    Hot Cross Bun Cheesecake Loaf
    Hot Cross Bun Cheesecake Loaf
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Strawberries & Cream Tart
    Strawberries & Cream Tart
    Strawberries & Cream Tart
    preparation time is 4 hours 50 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Gooey Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tart
    Gooey Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tart
    Gooey Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tart
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Bunny Hot-cross-bun Trifles
    Bunny Hot-cross-bun Trifles
    Bunny Hot-cross-bun Trifles
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

    Light easter desserts

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    Finish off your next easter feast with a light and tasty dessert.

    Healthier Strawberry & Ricotta Cake
    Healthier Strawberry & Ricotta Cake
    Healthier Strawberry & Ricotta Cake
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 40 minutes
    is not available
    Healthier Spiced Brown Rice Pudding
    Healthier Spiced Brown Rice Pudding
    Healthier Spiced Brown Rice Pudding
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 1 hour 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Raspberry & Peach Sorbet
    Raspberry & Peach Sorbet
    Raspberry & Peach Sorbet
    preparation time is 25 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Cottage Cheese Ice-cream
    Cottage Cheese Ice-cream
    Cottage Cheese Ice-cream
    preparation time is 4 hours 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Healthier Apple Pie
    Healthier Apple Pie
    Healthier Apple Pie
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 35 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Air-fryer Peaches with Vanilla-bean Ricotta
    Air-fryer Peaches with Vanilla-bean Ricotta
    Air-fryer Peaches with Vanilla-bean Ricotta
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Healthier Air-fryer Apricot Filo Roses
    air fryer apricolt filo roses
    Healthier Air-fryer Apricot Filo Roses
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Healthier Poached Apples
    Healthier Poached Apples
    Healthier Poached Apples
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 40 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Healthier Apple-Pie Cigars
    Healthier Apple Pie Cigars
    Healthier Apple-Pie Cigars
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Healthier Panna Cotta With Raspberry Jelly
    Healthier Panna Cotta With Raspberry Jelly
    Healthier Panna Cotta With Raspberry Jelly
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Blueberry & Oat Cookies
    Blueberry & Oat Cookies
    Blueberry & Oat Cookies
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Frozen Strawberry & Almond Slice
    Frozen Strawberry & Almond Slice
    Frozen Strawberry & Almond Slice
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Raw Cashew & Cacao Cookies
    Raw Cashew & Cacao Cookies
    Raw Cashew & Cacao Cookies
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Vegan Peach Melba Pops
    Vegan Peach Melba Pops
    Vegan Peach Melba Pops
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Healthier Strawberry & Cacao Oat Cookies
    Healthier Strawberry & Cacao Oat Cookies
    Healthier Strawberry & Cacao Oat Cookies
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 35 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

    5 minute desserts without chocolate

    Quick, fuss-free desserts that don't feature chocolate.

    Easy Mango, Pistachio & Honey Ice-cream
    Easy Mango, Pistachio & Honey Ice-cream
    Easy Mango, Pistachio & Honey Ice-cream
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Cheat's Air-fryer Churros
    Cheat's Air-fryer Churros
    Cheat's Air-fryer Churros
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    is not available
    Quick Vegan Eton Mess
    Quick Vegan Eton Mess
    Quick Vegan Eton Mess
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Raspberry & Rosewater Eton Mess With Yoghurt
    Raspberry & Rosewater Eton Mess With Yoghurt
    Raspberry & Rosewater Eton Mess With Yoghurt
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Fruit Mince Mug Cakes
    Fruit Mince Mug Cakes
    Fruit Mince Mug Cakes
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Raspberry & ricotta pinwheels
    Raspberry & ricotta pinwheels
    Raspberry & ricotta pinwheels
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Doughnut Muffins
    Doughnut Muffins
    Doughnut Muffins
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Cheat's Mango Ice-Cream
    Cheat's Mango Ice-Cream
    Cheat's Mango Ice-Cream
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Pineapple Granita
    Pineapple Granita
    Pineapple Granita
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Strawberry Sorbet
    Strawberry Sorbet
    Strawberry Sorbet
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Orange Cornflake Cookies
    Orange Cornflake Cookies
    Orange Cornflake Cookies
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Apple & Date Spread Stack
    Apple & Date Spread Stack
    Apple & Date Spread Stack
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Blueberry Bliss Balls
    Blueberry Bliss Balls
    Blueberry Bliss Balls
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Blueberry & Lemon Mug Cake
    Blueberry & Lemon Mug Cake
    Blueberry & Lemon Mug Cake
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Hot Cross Bun Topped With Cream Cheese And Fruit
    Hot Cross Bun Topped With Cream Cheese And Fruit
    Hot Cross Bun Topped With Cream Cheese And Fruit
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

    Easter vegan desserts

    Looking for a scrumptious vegan alternative? Choose from our collection of vegan-friendly Easter recipes.

    23 recipes
    Summer Pudding
    Summer Pudding
    Summer Pudding
    preparation time is 25 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Decadent 100% Cacao Dark Chocolate Cake
    Decadent 100% Cacao Dark Chocolate Cake
    Decadent 100% Cacao Dark Chocolate Cake
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 45 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Cookies & Cream Sundaes
    Cookies & Cream Sundaes
    Cookies & Cream Sundaes
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Magic Water Cake
    Magic Water Cake
    Magic Water Cake
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 40 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4