31 Classic Easter Desserts
Don't overload on candy from your Easter basket; you'll want to save your sweet tooth for these springtime cakes, tarts, pies, cookies, cupcakes and more.
Don't overload on candy from your Easter basket; you'll want to save your sweet tooth for these springtime cakes, tarts, pies, cookies, cupcakes and more.
"What I loved most about this recipe is how elegant it is without hardly any work. This is a delicious, no fuss, but company-worthy, tart."
-Dine & Dish
This delicious and light cake will be a new tradition for your spring holidays.
Looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert? Make this simple and decadent six-ingredient pie to keep your guests happy.
"This cake was awesome — not too sweet. I also added about a teaspoon of lemon extract to bring out more of the lemon flavor."
-amyandnip
"Such a fun treat for the kids! The dough is really easy to work with, it didnt stick much to my counter when I was rolling it out which I really liked."
-frostingnfettuccine
"Being Greek, I am critical of Greek recipes, but this cookie is nice for all occasions. The OJ really livens up the cookie."
-my2sun
"Wow, these are just like a slice of lemon heaven. I love that the recipe is simple and you can make them with basic pantry staples."
-Pumpkie
"The crust is a golden flaky treat and the lemon filling is tart, but still sweet enough to make you want another mouthful. Plus, the meringue crusted beautifully."
-rsarahl
"This is beautiful. It's been said that this was 'restaurant quality.' It is that and then a lot more."
-Big D Texas
"These were ginormous. You could definitely make them smaller, but these were delicious. These were very light, flaky and buttery."
-miraclelove77
"These were so good. We cheated and made them in an egg-shaped deviled egg holder. They came out perfect."
-bugsbunnyfan
"The directions were easy, and the cake turned out awesome. One trick: When trying to get the cake out of the pan, use a plastic spatula. It does wonders and won't wreck the cake."
-Brown2013
"This is one of the best homemade cakes I've ever eaten. I threw some in the freezer and it was even better frozen. It was super moist and not sickeningly sweet."
-Mehtalalady
"Gooey, decadent and delicious. I made them ahead of time and kept them refrigerated until ready to bake, and they turned out perfectly."
-May I Have That Recipe
"I made these for Easter and they were very good. This recipe was fast and easy to make, and I loved finding the treat in the middle."
-Whisper
"I think I am a good judge of a quality cake, and this was outstanding. The frosting is insanely good. I think it would go good on anything: cake, scones, muffins, maybe even a steak."
-ROV Chef
"I made this recipe twice in one week. It's recipes like this — quick, easy and delicious — that make me enjoy cooking."
-Marcey03
"These brownies were nice and easy to make. The batter is incredibly thick and sticky, but it worked out beautifully."
-kitchen hexe
"Don't be intimidated by the look of this cake. It takes time to make, but if you follow the diagram, you'll find out it's a lot of fun to make."
-May I Have That Recipe
"I made this for a bridal shower and it was a big hit. It's wonderfully moist with a chunky texture. Try toasting the pecans for added flavor."
-MilChef
"OMG, this is an amazing dessert. Plus, it's super quick and easy to pull together."
-Chicagoland Chef du Jour
"The cake was very tasty and sweet, and not dry at all. I made it into muffins, so they came out like sponge drops."
-daisy M
"I made these today for my students in Sunday school. I found that beating the eggs, vinegar and salt on high to soft peaks, then turning the mixer to low, while gradually adding in the sugar worked perfectly."
-Pam-I-Am
"These are so pretty and easy to make. It's a refreshing change from the more-expected flavors you tend to find in fudge."
-WeddingGirl
"This dessert requires a bit more effort than some similar banana puddings, but the result is worth it. This is a real show stopper."
-ttreber
"I made a double batch of these for a party and they were gone in a hour. These had wonderful flavor and a beautiful presentation."
-AlexandriaAngel
"This is the most moist and delicious pineapple upside-down cake I've ever had. I substituted applesauce for the canola oil, and you would never know. Everyone who tried it loved it."
-Idealyst84
"Everyone loved these. They are so easy and good. Plus, they look very pretty served on a glass platter."
-SteffofMS
"My family loved this! As for the bananas, I used the ones that were on the ripe end but still firm. It makes the pie taste more banana-ish."
-Arashijing
"Despite all the steps, this was pretty easy to make and looks gorgeous. I loved the taste — blueberry and lemon is a wonderful combination."
-Mimi Bobeck
These delicate, cheese-cake-filled chocolate eggs are almost too pretty to eat. Almost.