24 Easter Desserts So Good You’ll Want to Hide Them from the Kids

Easter is all about family fun until you realize the kids just swiped the last piece of dessert. These 24 Easter desserts are so good you might consider stashing a secret batch just for yourself. Whether you share or not is up to you, but don’t be surprised if a few treats mysteriously disappear.

Four cake pops coated with colorful sprinkles are on a blue plate. One pop is bitten in half, revealing its interior. Wooden sticks are inserted into each pop. — Cake Pops in a Mug. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Three Layer Easter Cake with Lemon

A slice of colorful Easter layer cake with pink, yellow, and blue layers, topped with yellow frosting and sprinkles. Decorated eggs and greenery surround the plate. — Three Layer Easter Cake with Lemon. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Easter Layer Cake Dessert with three layers is a showstopper! The fresh, tangy lemon flavor from real lemons adds a perfect touch. When you cut into the cake, the bright, colorful layers are a fun surprise. Plus, using a boxed cake mix makes it super easy to whip up. This cake is perfect for your Easter celebration!
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake

A rectangular baking dish with a golden-brown baked dessert, topped with whipped cream, sliced strawberry, and a mint sprig. Red sauce edges the dish. — Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake is the perfect Easter dessert that combines the sweetness of strawberry pie filling with the richness of cream cheese and a boxed yellow cake mix. It’s a straightforward treat that’s easy to whip up and sure to impress everyone at your holiday gathering. This recipe keeps things simple, making it great for a last-minute addition to your Easter spread without any kitchen stress.
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Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

A hand holding a partially eaten chocolate chip cookie with a creamy filling, reminiscent of cheesecake stuffed cookies. Other tempting treats rest on a parchment-lined baking tray in the background. — Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

These Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are a perfect Easter dessert that combines two classic treats. You get soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies, and the creamy richness of cheesecake all stuffed inside one cookie. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory for the season.
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Cherry Crumble Using Frozen Cherries

A small black dish holds a berry crumble topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and a spoon, placed on a textured surface. — Cherry Crumble Using Frozen Cherries. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Cherry Crumble is a great Easter dessert featuring frozen dark cherries sweetened with honey instead of sugar. The topping is made with almond flour and rolled oats, making it perfect for gluten-free guests who need a break from traditional flour. Serve it warm and top it off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
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Red Velvet Cake Pops in a Mug

Three cake pops covered in colorful sprinkles on a blue plate, each with a wooden stick. — Red Velvet Cake Pops in a Mug. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Looking to make your own cake pops for Easter? These Easter Cake Pops are actually super simple to make and start with microwave mug cakes! That’s right, you can whip up a quick mug cake and transform it into the cutest cake pops. Whether you’re celebrating Easter or just in the mood for something sweet, these treats are a great way to make your day extra special.
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White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

Glass of parfait with creamy layers, raspberry swirls, and topped with raspberries and white chocolate flakes, surrounded by scattered raspberries on a gray surface. — White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse is a showstopper that combines creamy whipped topping and tangy berry puree. Topped with fresh berries, this dessert is perfect for any Easter celebration and adds a sweet, vibrant touch to your table.
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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Coconut Oil

Close-up of strawberries coated in chocolate and decorated with colorful sprinkles. — Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Coconut Oil. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Pigna Italian Easter Cake

Pigna is an Italian Easter cake that brings back fond memories of our Italian household. This cake has a texture more like a sweet bread, but it’s not overly sweet. The sugar glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness. The cakes I remember growing up were usually shaped in a ring. To make it feel more like an Easter treat, we top it with colorful sprinkles and add jelly beans around the plate for a festive touch.
Get the Recipe: Pigna Italian Easter Cake

Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread

Two slices of banana bread on a red plate, with two ripe bananas and a glass of milk in the background. — Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

For this Easter dessert, all you have to do is toss all the ingredients right into the pan you’ll be baking your Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread. Mix it all together, pop it in the oven, and you’ve got yourself a quick and simple banana bread. Perfect for the holiday!
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Red White and Blue Trifle

A trifle dessert in a glass bowl, topped with strawberries and blueberries, layered with cream and cake pieces. — Red White and Blue Trifle. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Red White and Blue Trifle dessert is a perfect treat for Easter! It combines both store-bought and homemade ingredients, making it super easy. You’ll start by preparing a boxed cake mix for the cake layer, then add some store-bought fruit, and top it all off with homemade whipped cream. This simple, yet festive dessert is sure to be a hit!
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Honey Bun Recipe with Yellow Cake Mix

A slice of yellow cake with a white icing on top and a swirl of brown filling in the middle. — Honey Bun Recipe with Yellow Cake Mix. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

When it comes to Easter desserts, a Honey Bun Cake is a must-try. I’ve had this at both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and it’s always a hit. The secret? It’s made with yellow box cake mix, but no one would ever guess it came from a box because it’s so tasty. Perfect for Easter, this cake brings all the sweet flavors you crave without all the work.
Get the Recipe: Honey Bun Recipe with Yellow Cake Mix

Pink Snowballs

A plate of three coconut and chocolate lamingtons with pink icing sits on a tablecloth, resembling snowball brownies, next to a mug and wooden spoon. — Pink Snowballs. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

These Pink Snowball Brownies are a homemade twist on the classic Hostess snack cake we all loved as kids. This Easter dessert starts with a boxed mix, making it quick and easy to prepare. You’ll be reminded of the fluffy, sweet goodness of pink snowballs in every bite. Perfect for your Easter table, these brownies combine the nostalgia of the classic treat with a fresh homemade touch.
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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Coconut Oil is the perfect treat for your Easter celebration. This recipe is designed for vegans, but if you’re not following a vegan diet, feel free to swap in regular chocolate chips. It’s a simple no-bake dessert that’s super easy to make. Just microwave the chocolate until it melts, dip the strawberries, decorate as you like, and let them cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. It’s a fun and quick way to create a sweet treat for Easter!
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Cinnamon Roll Pie Cracker Barrel Copycat

Slice of cinnamon roll cheesecake on stacked white plates, on a red and white checkered cloth, with cinnamon sticks beside it. — Cinnamon Roll Pie Cracker Barrel Copycat. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Cinnamon Roll Pie is a perfect Easter dessert for anyone who loves sweet, sticky treats. With its rich cinnamon filling and smooth, creamy icing, it’s like a warm hug in pie form. It’s a must-try for any festive table!
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Low Carb Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake

A fork holds a bite of chocolate cake topped with powdered sugar, with a mug cake in the background. — Low Carb Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

If you’re looking for a quick and tasty treat this Easter, try my Low Carb Chocolate Mug Cake. You make it in the microwave, so it’s super easy and fast. Don’t know about mug cakes? Well, get ready for a game changer. They’re one of the simplest desserts you can whip up!
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Banana Pudding Icebox Cake

A slice of banana pudding is topped with whipped cream and a banana slice, served on a white plate. — Banana Pudding Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Banana Pudding Icebox Cake is perfect for a quick and easy Easter dessert. You can throw it together in the morning and have it ready to serve by dinner or take to a potluck. The best part? The hardest part is waiting for it to chill in the fridge before digging in!
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Crock Pot Chocolate Nut Clusters

These Crock Pot Chocolate Nut Clusters are the perfect Easter dessert when you’re craving something sweet but want to skip the baked cookies or anything with gluten. I’m making them this year for our Easter celebration because I know some guests can’t enjoy traditional cookies.
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Air Fryer Smores

Two s'mores with graham crackers, melted chocolate, and roasted marshmallows on a teal plate. — Air Fryer Smores. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Air Fryer Smores recipe is a game-changer for anyone who’s used to making s’mores around a campfire or fire pit. Now, you can whip up this Easter dessert in just minutes without leaving the comfort of your home or lighting a fire.
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Low Carb Lime Coconut Cupcakes

Three round pastries topped with grated coconut on a white plate, garnished with limes, next to green plastic bowls. — Low Carb Lime Coconut Cupcakes. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

These Coconut Lime Cupcakes are a fresh take on a classic flavor combo that you’ll definitely want for Easter desserts. The blend of coconut and lime will have you thinking about that catchy song about putting the lime in the coconut. Each cupcake has just about 9g net carbs, so you can enjoy them without worrying about your carb count. Perfect for celebrating with a sweet treat this season!
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Berry Cheesecake Parfait

Two dessert glasses filled with layers of whipped cream, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and crumbly base, on a wooden surface with scattered berries and a striped cloth. — Berry Cheesecake Parfait. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

When you think about making cheesecake, you might picture the long process of making a crust, preparing the filling, and waiting for the cake to bake. But with this Berry Cheesecake Parfait using Greek yogurt, it’s a whole different story. This no-bake Easter dessert comes together in no time. You’ll still make everything from scratch, but it’s so easy and perfect for serving when you have friends or family over for a meal or celebration.
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Blueberry Coffee Cake

A close-up of a hand holding a slice of blueberry cake with a crumb topping. The whole cake is on a cooling rack in the background. — Blueberry Coffee Cake. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

This Blueberry Coffee Cake is a must-have for your Easter Desserts spread. It’s soft, moist, and just melts in your mouth. The mix of almond and coconut flour with Greek yogurt keeps it light and moist, making each bite irresistible. The crumb topping is made with non-traditional flours and is sugar free, but it still tastes just like a treat you’d get at a bakery. Whether you’re celebrating or just treating yourself, this cake is perfect for Easter gatherings!
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Zucchini Nut Bread

Close-up of a freshly baked banana bread in a metal pan, topped with chopped pecans, resting on a cooling rack. — Zucchini Nut Bread. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This Zucchini Nut Bread is a great choice for an Easter dessert. Whether you’ve got leftover zucchini from last year’s harvest, a recent trip to the farmer’s market, or just picked some from your own garden, it’s the perfect time to use it up and bake something special.
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A plate of chocolate chip cookie bars stacked on a wooden board, next to a glass of milk and a bowl of white chocolate chips, with a red patterned cloth beneath. — Chocolate Chip Cookie Fudge. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Fudge is the perfect no-bake treat for your Easter Desserts spread. This simple recipe skips the oven and comes together on the stovetop. It’s a creamy, sweet option that chills in the fridge, ready to satisfy your chocolate cravings anytime.
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Copycat Starbucks Iced Lemon Loaf Cake

If you’re a fan of Starbucks, you know their iced lemon loaf cake is hard to resist. Even though I usually prefer chocolate, the bright, tangy taste of this lemon pastry always wins me over. I was beyond excited when I found out I could easily recreate this treat at home. Now, you can enjoy your very own version of Starbucks’ iced lemon cake right in your kitchen. It’s a perfect Easter dessert that’s simple to make and packed with lemony goodness!
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Easter Candy Charcuterie Board

An Easter charcuterie board features a delightful variety of snacks, including jelly beans, chocolate pretzels, yogurt pretzels, fresh strawberries, puff pastries, wafer rolls, dried apricots, and chocolate-covered nuts. — Easter Candy Charcuterie Board. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

We were so inspired by our article on Easter charcuterie boards, including the one with Easter candy, that we decided to create a new board dedicated just to Easter desserts. Sure, some of the sweet staples from the Easter board make an appearance, but nearly half of this new board is packed with Easter candy. We think you’re going to love it.
Get the Recipe: Easter Candy Charcuterie Board