Easter is a time that brings family and friends together at the dinner table for a spring-inspired feast. Whether you’re feeling traditional or modern, fancy or casual, we’ve got you covered with these 15 Ideas for Easter Dessert. From donuts to cinnamon rolls, cupcakes to bread pudding, there’s something for everyone, at every baking level, in this list of our favourite spring dessert recipes.
Easter Bunny Cupcakes
Homemade Easter bunny cupcakes are the cutest little spring treat! And all you need are vanilla cupcakes and a few basic pantry items.
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Sweet Pea and Pistachio Cake
This vibrant pea and pistachio cake is frosted with tangy cream cheese frosting and topped with buttercream roses for a beautiful, naturally green spring cake.
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No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls
Quick and easy no-yeast cinnamon rolls, made with a cream scone base and cinnamon brown sugar filling. These come together in less than half an hour from start to finish.
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Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
A perfect way to use early spring produce, this rhubarb upside-down cake is a beautiful sweet-tart dessert. From Zoë Bakes Cakes by Zoë François.Reprinted with permission from Ten Speed Press, © Zoë François 2021.
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Easter Rocky Road
Sweet Easter rocky road, for a homemade candy bar idea filled with colourful mini eggs, marshmallows, and digestives. Use any holiday candy you like!
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Maple Glazed Donuts
Maple glaze donuts are a classic Canadian treat. Oven-baked, these have a different texture than the coffee shop but no deep fryer required!
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Victoria Sponge
With just seven ingredients, a simple Victoria sponge cake is a classic for a reason. Layer with Chantilly cream and jam for a beautiful dessert.
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Granny Smith Apple Pie
This granny smith apple pie makes best use of the tart green apples, for a classic apple pie with a slight twist. This is basic baking at its best.
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Sourdough Bread Pudding With Tea & Wild Blueberries
Sourdough bread cubes, tossed with tea-infused melted butter and sugar, can be baked with fresh or frozen wild blueberries.
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Lemon Chess Pie
Lemon chess pie just might be the easiest dessert you will ever bake, especially with store-bought pie crust. It's a fresh and rich treat!
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Rhubarb Clafoutis
A beautiful spring dessert, rhubarb clafoutis is simple, delicious, and makes the most of that first spring vegetable (yes, it's a vegetable!). Bonus, it's made with just 7 ingredients!
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Mexican Wedding Cookies With Orange & Almond
These Mexican wedding cookies are delicate and double-coated in powdered sugar! Orange zest and orange blossom water add bright flavour.
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Sourdough Hot Cross Buns
Sourdough hot cross buns, made with candied mixed peel, are a soft and lightly sweetened roll, perfect to enjoy with a cup of hot tea!
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