When Easter rolls around, chocolate and sweet treats are never far behind — especially for the kids. If you’re entertaining family and friends over the Easter break, these 20 fun, easy and utterly delicious dessert ideas are well worth adding to your menu.
From chocolate, caramel and ice cream to mousse, tarts, cheesecake and meringues, we’ve rounded up our favourite Easter desserts to help you celebrate spring in style. You definitely won’t be disappointed!
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Get Ready for These Amazing Easter Desserts!
No-Churn Easter Ice Cream
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A great dessert to have up your sleeve is a delicious ice cream — you can make it, freeze it and forget about it until needed. This Robin’s Egg No-Churn Ice Cream from Delish is one of our favourite Easter desserts — rich, creamy and delicious!
No-Bake Mini Egg Cheesecake
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This no-bake Mini Egg cheesecake from Taming Twins is a must for your Easter menu — doesn’t it look amazing? There are plenty of tips and tricks, plus a video tutorial to help you along.
Chocolate Brownie Parfait
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The Busy Baker worked Mini Eggs into her chocolate brownie parfait too. Chewy brownie pieces, chocolate whipped cream and Mini Eggs — it’s as easy as that. You could substitute in chocolate mousse, crushed meringue or anything else that takes your fancy, and serving in glasses shows off the layers beautifully.
M&M Cheesecake
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Look at this layered cheesecake from So Fab Food — packed full of M&Ms and delicious goodness! Elegant and decadent enough for grown-ups, but with plenty of fun for the kids too. So Fab Food used graham crackers for the crust, but crushed digestives or Oreos would work just as well.
Carrot Patch Cups
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Take inspiration from your spring garden with this carrot patch “dirt” cup from Erica’s Sweet Tooth. Tasty and creative, this is a really fun Easter dessert for kids to help make.
Easter Chocolate Mousse
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What could be more fitting for Easter desserts than a chocolate mousse in a dyed egg? This fantastic idea from Canadian Living looks impressive and is sure to be a hit at your Easter dinner.
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Double Chocolate Mousse Eggs
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For fans of white chocolate, these mousse-filled chocolate eggs from Princess Misia are hard to beat. Simple to make but with plenty of eye-catching appeal.
Easter Egg Ganache Tart
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For the perfect no-bake dessert, try this Easter egg ganache tart from Sweetest Menu. Rich, glossy and finished with colourful eggs on top — a real showstopper.
Chocolate and Blackberry Torte
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Another chocoholic’s favourite is this decadent chocolate and blackberry torte — serve with whipped cream, ice cream and extra berries for an amazing Easter dessert.
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Get creative and keep the kids amused with these fun printable Easter colouring pages for kids — guaranteed to brighten up your spring!
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Bunny Cupcake Cones
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One for the kids — while they look like ice creams, these are actually cupcake cones from Almost Supermom. The cones are filled with M&Ms, topped with a mini cupcake, buttercream and marshmallow ears. So clever — the adults will be reaching for these just as fast as the kids.
Carrot Cake Ice Cream
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Another Easter ice cream that brings all the flavours of spring is this carrot cake ice cream with cream cheese frosting swirl from Baked By Rachel. Cake, frosting, ice cream — what’s not to love?
Carrot Cake Cheesecake
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If those classic carrot cake flavours — cinnamon, spice and all things nice — are what you’re after, this carrot cake cheesecake from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe looks amazing.
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Easter Tartlets
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Bite-size Easter tartlets full of chocolate, caramel and nuts — oh my! Cadbury Kitchen came up with this one, and you know it’s going to be good when it’s from the home of chocolate.
Meringue ‘Eggs’
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Treat your guests to some Easter “eggs”. These clever meringue nests with lemon curd from My Gorgeous Recipes are a fantastic idea for a party, as both elements can be made in advance — just add the lemon curd right before serving.
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Chocolate, sweets, a visit from the Easter Bunny, baby animals — what’s not to love? Add some extra fun to your celebrations with our free Easter scavenger hunt.
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Lemon Flower Tarts
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Lemon curd is such a great addition to any dessert, and here’s another option — these bite-size lemon flower tarts from Kid + Kin. They look — and taste — just like spring, and are perfect for Easter entertaining.
Creme Egg Ice Cream Cake
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Take a look at this Creme Egg no-churn ice cream cake from Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary and be prepared to swoon. This three-layer ice cream cake, with an Oreo biscuit base, is the perfect Easter dessert for a family gathering.
Easter ‘Pizza’
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Looking for a lighter option? Try this fresh fruit pizza from SugarHero — really a large fruit tart with something to please everyone. Use whatever fruit is in season, or a mix of berries and exotic fruits, to create a pattern, stripes, spots — whatever you like!
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Meringue Nest Wreath
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Meringues are a great dessert at any time — quick and easy to make, adaptable and they store well. They’re also perfect for a nest-shaped centrepiece, just like this one from Baking for Friends, who used a coconut cream filling. Whipped cream works just as well.
Meringue Kisses
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Alternatively, pipe simple meringues coloured in a soft Easter pastel palette. These delicate meringue bites from Say Yes look delicious, and very moreish.
Meringue Bunnies
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Give your meringues even more of an Easter twist with these adorable meringue bunnies from Taste of Home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these Easter desserts ahead of time?
Yes — many of these desserts, like the ice creams, cheesecakes and meringues, are ideal for making a day or two in advance. This takes the pressure off Easter Day and lets flavours develop.
Which of these desserts are best for young kids to help make?
The bunny cupcake cones, carrot patch cups and meringue kisses are great choices for little hands, as they involve simple assembly rather than precise baking.
What if I don’t have time to bake?
Try the no-churn ice cream, no-bake cheesecake or fruit pizza — all are quick, no-bake options that still feel special.
Can I adapt these recipes if someone has a food allergy?
Many of these desserts can be adapted with dairy-free, egg-free or nut-free swaps, but always check the full recipe on the original site and adjust ingredients based on your family’s specific needs.
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