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A Basketful of Bliss: Easter Desserts to Make and Share

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Easter desserts are always a highlight of the springtime holidays, whether you’re enjoying them for the actual Easter celebration or just satisfying your craving for festive spring flavors. The candy aisles may be overflowing with pastel-colored sweets for kids, but there’s so much more deliciousness to explore for your holiday dessert table.

Easter is a wonderful opportunity to indulge in bright, fresh spring flavors. Whether you’re looking for make-ahead treats to fill your Easter baskets or easy baked goods to serve at brunch, you’ll find what you’re looking for in this collection.

Oreo Chicks

Four decorated cookies resembling chicks, with two floral cookies, on a checkered pink background.
Image Credit: Wondermom Wannabe

These adorable no-bake treats couldn’t be easier to make – just dip Oreo cookie sandwiches in candy coating and decorate with edible eyes and wings to turn them into charming little chicks. The contrast of the crisp chocolate shell against the creamy filling is irresistible. Kids will have a blast helping to assemble these sweet springtime creatures. See the full recipe here: Easter Oreo Chicks

Easter Strawberries

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Transform a classic dessert for Easter with these pretty pastel chocolate covered strawberries. Fresh strawberries are hand-dipped in melted, tinted chocolate for a festive rainbow effect. See the full recipe here: Easter Strawberries

Birds Nest Cookies

Image Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

These whimsical no-bake birds nest treats are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Crispy rice cereal is coated in melted chocolate, then shaped into edible little nests and filled with malted robin egg candies for the “eggs.” Cute as they are tasty, these playful birds nest cookies capture the spirit of spring and are simple to make ahead for Easter dessert. See the full recipe here: Birds Nest Cookies

Robin Egg Blondies

A tray of sliced frosted cake topped with colorful candy eggs.
Image Credit: Dessert for Two

Take classic chewy blondies to an Easter treat level by topping them with a colorful array of malted robin egg candies. The rich, buttery blondie base provides the perfect canvas for decorating with the speckled pastel candies in shades of blue, pink, and purple. See the full recipe here: Robin Egg Blondies

Cathedral Windows

Colorful marshmallow treat coated with chocolate and sprinkles on a wooden cutting board.
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These whimsical cathedral window desserts are a classic Easter treat with a stained glass effect. Each bite delivers an enticing chew and sweet flavors that will transport you to an old-world confectionary. See the full recipe here: Cathedral Windows

Easter Charcuterie Board

Image Credit: Hezzi D’s Recipe Box

This festive Easter charcuterie board is an impressive yet easy way to satisfy all your spring sweet cravings. Artfully arranged, it makes for a beautiful centerpiece for brunch or dessert that lets everyone nibble on their Easter favorites. See the full recipe here: Easter Charcuterie Board

Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treat

A bowl of colorful rice cereal treats on a table with confetti.
Image Credit: Far From Normal

These festive Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treats are an adorable twist on the classic no-bake cereal treat. Buttery and crisp with a sweet candy coating, they make the perfect sweet addition to any Easter basket or spring dessert spread. Kids and adults alike will love these simple yet delightful egg-shaped treats. See the full recipe here: Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treats

Bunny Butt Dessert Cheese Ball

A festive easter dessert shaped like an egg and coated with pink shredded coconut, adorned with candy eggs and served with cookies and graham crackers on a cheerful, springtime table setting.
Image Credit: Persnickety Plates

This playful dessert cheese ball is sure to be the star of your Easter dessert table. Serve this cheeseball-meets-dip creation with cookies for dipping into the sweet, creamy filling. It’s a festive, fun dessert that’s as delicious as it is cute! See the full recipe here: Bunny Butt Dessert Cheese Ball

Easter Crack

A plate of frosted pastries garnished with colorful candy toppings.
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With just a few basic ingredients including saltine crackers, butter, and chocolate, this deceivingly simple treat delivers a cookie-meets-toffee flavor that’s impossible to resist. Topped with festive Easter sprinkles, it makes for an easy homemade candy that puts store-bought sweets to shame. One bite of the salty-sweet crunch and you’ll understand why it’s called “crack”! See the full recipe here: Easter Crack

Easter Jello-Pie

A colorful layered easter cheesecake with a lemon garnish on a plate, accompanied by pastel candy eggs and a cup of tea.
Image Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

This Easy Easter Jell-O Pie is a festive no-bake dessert that’s a breeze to whip up. With its bright pastel layers of creamy, fruit-flavored filling cradled in a graham cracker crust, it’s as pretty as it is delicious. See the full recipe here: Easter Jell-O Pie

Easter Sugar Cookies

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Capture the essence of the Easter bunny’s favorite treat with these whimsical Carrot Sugar Cookies. Thanks to a shortcut cake mix dough, the cookies come together easily but stay irresistibly soft and chewy. See the full recipe here: Carrot Sugar Cookies

Easter Fudge

Colorful easter-themed treats with pastel icing and candy garnishes.
Image Credit: On My Kid’s Plate

This rich, creamy white chocolate fudge gets an Easter upgrade with the addition of crunchy mini chocolate egg candies. It’s an easy yet impressive treat to make for any Easter celebration. Both kids and adults will go hopping for seconds of this festive fudge! See the full recipe here: Easter Fudge

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