19 Easter Treats Beyond Bunnies and Peeps

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19 Easter Treats Beyond Bunnies and Peeps

Easter is hopping right around the corner, so it’s time to plan your Easter feast, and no celebration is complete without some yummy treats to top it all off. Whether you’re looking for classic favorites like vintage blueberry pudding cake or something new and exciting like cookie dough Easter egg truffles, this roundup of Easter dessert recipes has something for everyone. From easy and fun treats the kids can help make to show-stopping cakes that will impress your guests, we’ve got you covered.

Image shows a cluster of easter egg truffles with one missing a bite and showing the cookie dough inside.
Chocolate Dipped Edible Cookie Dough Easter Egg. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

S’mores Cake

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S’mores Cake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Celebrate Easter with a bang with this impressive s’mores cake! Layers of moist chocolate cake are filled with fluffy marshmallow goodness, then frosted with a rich chocolate ganache and crushed graham crackers. It captures all the flavors of a campfire treat in a fancy dessert perfect for any Easter gathering.
Get the Recipe: S’mores Cake

S’mores Stuffed Strawberries

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S’mores Stuffed Strawberries. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Take your Easter appetizers to the next level with these adorable treats! Fresh strawberries are filled with a decadent Nutella and marshmallow fluff combination, then rolled in graham cracker crumbs for a delightful textural contrast. They’re a fun and festive finger food that everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: S’mores Stuffed Strawberries

Marguerite Salad

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Marguerite Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Marguerite salad is the perfect recipe that falls somewhere between a side for your ham and a dessert. This marshmallow salad is filled with chunks of pineapple and maraschino cherries and coated with a fluffy dressing that everyone loves. It’s perfect for satisfying Easter sweet tooths.
Get the Recipe: Marguerite Salad

Monkey Bread

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Monkey Bread. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Make Easter morning extra special with this playful monkey bread! Made with sweet dough balls drizzled with a brown sugar pudding glaze, it’s a delicious and interactive dessert that’s perfect for sharing with the whole family. It’s sure to be a hit at your Easter brunch.
Get the Recipe: Monkey Bread

Chocolate Dipped Edible Cookie Dough Easter Eggs

Image shows a cluster of easter egg truffles with one missing a bite and showing the cookie dough inside.
Chocolate Dipped Edible Cookie Dough Easter Eggs. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Skip the store-bought candy this Easter and make these fun treats instead! These edible cookie dough eggs are filled with delicious cookie dough and dipped in rich chocolate. They’re a creative twist on classic Easter candy that everyone will love, and way more fun to make!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dipped Edible Cookie Dough Easter Eggs

Hot Cross Buns

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Hot Cross Buns. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Warm up your Easter morning with these traditional hot cross buns. Studded with raisins and currants and scented with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, they’re a delicious and symbolic Easter treat that the whole family can enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Hot Cross Buns

Chocolate Fondue

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Chocolate Fondue. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Make Easter a decadent occasion with this chocolate fondue experience! Choose your favorite dippers, like fresh strawberries, fluffy marshmallows, or even crunchy pretzels, and enjoy them all dipped in a pot of luxuriously velvety, melted chocolate. It’s a fun and interactive dessert that’s perfect for creating Easter memories.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Fondue

Individual Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

Individual pineapple upside down cake on a small white plate.
Individual Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

These adorable individual pineapple upside-down cakes are perfect for an Easter brunch or dessert spread. Each one features a caramelized pineapple ring baked with a fluffy buttermilk cake. They’re a fun and delicious twist on the classic dessert, and perfect for portion control too!
Get the Recipe: Individual Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

Molten Chocolate Cakes

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Molten Chocolate Cakes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Impress your Easter guests with these decadent molten chocolate cakes. They’re surprisingly easy to make, but deliver a restaurant-quality wow factor with their fudgy centers. These rich and gooey treats are sure to be the star of your Easter dessert table.
Get the Recipe: Molten Chocolate Cakes

Palmier Cookies

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Palmier Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Need a quick and easy Easter cookie recipe? Look no further than these palmier cookies! Made with just two ingredients, they’re perfect for beginner bakers. But don’t be fooled by their simplicity – these crispy cookies are surprisingly delicious and addictive.
Get the Recipe: Palmier Cookies

Mango Custard

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Mango Custard. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Escape to the tropics with this creamy mango custard, bursting with the sweet flavor of ripe mangoes. It’s a light and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for a spring celebration like Easter. Plus, using frozen mango chunks makes it extra easy to whip up.
Get the Recipe: Mango Custard

7 Layer Bars

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7 Layer Bars. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

These classic 7 layer bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any Easter gathering. Simple to make by layering the ingredients in a pan before baking, they offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors in every bite. No one can resist these decadent bars, perfect for satisfying Easter sweet tooths.
Get the Recipe: 7 Layer Bars

Dessert Nachos

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Dessert Nachos. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Ditch the chips and salsa this Easter and make these fun dessert nachos instead! Crispy cinnamon sugar tortillas are layered with decadent chocolate sauce, juicy berries, and a dollop of whipped cream to create a light and playful dessert. It’s a fun twist on a classic and a perfect way to end your Easter feast.
Get the Recipe: Dessert Nachos

Blueberry Pudding Cake

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Blueberry Pudding Cake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This vintage blueberry pudding cake is a true showstopper and a perfect centerpiece for your Easter dessert table. It’s bursting with juicy berries and hides a gooey center in every single bite. The fluffy cake and luscious filling combine for an irresistible dessert that the whole family will love.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Pudding Cake

Espresso Hot Fudge Sauce

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Espresso Hot Fudge Sauce. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Take your Easter sundaes to the next level with this decadent espresso hot fudge sauce. The rich chocolate flavor is infused with a touch of espresso for an unexpected depth of flavor that elevates any dessert you drizzle it on. It’s a simple recipe that adds a gourmet touch to your Easter treats.
Get the Recipe: Espresso Hot Fudge Sauce

Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse

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Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Chocolate lovers rejoice! This decadent Bailey’s chocolate mousse is a dream come true. Rich, decadent chocolate combines with the creamy and luxurious touch of Bailey’s Irish Cream for an unforgettable dessert. It’s perfect for a grown-up Easter treat or a special occasion.
Get the Recipe: Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse

Copycat Mrs. Field’s Chocolate Dipped Cookies

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Copycat Mrs. Field’s Chocolate Dipped Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Take a trip down memory lane this Easter with these copycat Mrs. Field’s chocolate dipped cookies! The chewy chocolate cookies dipped in creamy white chocolate capture the nostalgia of the 80s and 90s. Every bite is a reminder of childhood and those fun mall outings.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Mrs. Field’s Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Lemon Squares

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Lemon Squares. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

These vibrant lemon squares are a burst of sunshine on your Easter dessert table. The crumbly, buttery crust is the perfect base for the zesty lemon filling, creating a delightful textural and flavor contrast. Tangy and sweet, they’re guaranteed to brighten your day and add a refreshing touch to any Easter spread.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Squares

Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake

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Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Calling all chocolate lovers! This ultra moist chocolate cake is your dream come true. Imagine a slice of heaven – an incredibly moist cake bursting with rich, decadent chocolate flavor in every single bite. This gorgeous layer cake is sure to be a hit at your Easter celebration.
Get the Recipe: Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake

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