Easter dessert recipes you need to try (2024)

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Easter is a joy for so many reasons, first and foremost there are, of course, the eggs. Who doesn't want to languish over a hand-poured dark chocoalte with sea salt egg (*hint hint)?

But eggs and chocolate cravings aside Easter also means the arrival of a long weekend; no annual leave required.

As four gloriously work free days stretch before us our thoughts can't help but turn to trying out some of the recipes we've had bookmarked for months on end.

The Easter bank holidays are bound to involve welcome visitors and friends and family so why not spend some of your time off whipping up a bake or two? That way when the hoards descend you'll have more than a half devoured Cadbury egg to offer.

Here is our pic of the best Easter baking and dessert recipes to fill your time and your tummy.

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Blueberry and walnut yoghurt cake

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This cake is packed with flavour, bringing together blueberries, walnuts and cinnamon. It's made luxuriously creamy by a helping of yoghurt. Serve it up as the perfect easy Sunday dessert.

Try this blueberry and walnut yoghurt cake recipe

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White Chocolate Pavlova

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You might think that pavlova with white chocolate would be a bit to sweet but it’s not – the acidic fruit tempers it perfectly. Make as one big tower or in individual portions.

Try this white chocolate pavlova recipe

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Lemon Plum Roulade

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All the flavours of Spring come together in this one easy dessert recipe by James Martin. And it looks so impressive.

Try this lemon and plum meringue roulade recipe

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Treacle tart

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Sure to become a firm family favourite, this classic British dessert is golden, chewy and sweet. Delicious served with a dollop of vanilla ice-cream, this sumptuous tart is sure to impress your guests.

Try Lisa Faulkner’s treacle tart recipe

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Easter sponge roll

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Indulge in some baking over the Easter weekend with this delicious meringue roulade. Filled with a fresh and tangy lemon syllabub, fresh berries, and topped with a sprinkling of mini chocolate eggs, little gourmands will love helping to make this.

Try this Easter spring roll recipe

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Cheesecake brownies

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Our two favourite desserts combined, these cheesecake brownies look and taste deliciously indulgent. Packed full of rich chocolate and tangy cream cheese, this is the ultimate dinner party twist on the traditional brownie.

Try Rachel Allen’s cheesecake brownies recipe

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Lemon Meringue cupcakes

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If you’ve got a sweet tooth, cupcakes are hard to beat. The combination of zesty lemon sponge cake and sweet lemon meringue pie is a real winner and makes a sophisticated afternoon tea or dinner party treat.

Try Eric Landlard’s lemon meringue cupcakes recipe

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Hot cross bun pudding

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The hot cross bun has been a traditional symbol of Easter for centuries. Beautifully creamy, this tasty twist on the classic bread and butter pudding will make the perfect Sunday lunch dessert – and it will go down well with children too.

Try this hot cross bun pudding recipe

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Rhubarb elderflower flans

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The combination of rhubarb, elderflower, and sweet puff pastry in this pretty dinner party dessert is delicious. Quick and easy to make, these fruity tarts are also dainty enough to serve for afternoon tea.

Try this rhubarb and elderflower flan recipe

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Four Chocolate trifle

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Calling all chocoholics, this indulgent chocolate trifle is a real showstopper and will go down equally well with children and adults. A decadent take on the classic British pud, either make as one large portion or serve in co*cktail glasses.

Try this trifle of four chocolate recipe

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Lemon tart

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The combination of buttery melt-in-the-mouth pastry and fresh zesty lemon filling is deliciously fresh and will bring in the flavours of spring. Perfect served with a dollop of cream and a few curls of citrus zest, make the most of the long weekend, don your apron, and bake.

Try this ultimate lemon tart recipe

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Chocolate souffle

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The perfect dinner party dessert for chocoholics, this light and airy soufflé is deliciously indulgent. With a silky smooth chocolate filling, it’s a lot easier to make than you might think.

Try this chocolate soufflé recipe

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Lemon macaroons

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Macaroons have become a firm favourite amongst sweet-toothed foodies and these traditional French morsels make the perfect dessert. Quick and easy to make, serve after dinner with a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

Try this lemon macaroon recipe

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Rhubarb vanilla custard trifle

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Running short of time? This quick and easy trifle is a great solution. Packed full of fruit, this creamy treat looks beautiful served in individual glasses so that you can see the pretty layering.

Try this rhubarb and vanilla custard trifle recipe

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FAQs

What cake is traditionally eaten at Easter? ›

Simnel cake was traditionally given by servant girls to their mothers when they returned home on Mothering Sunday and it's now become a classic Easter cake.

What flavors are Easter? ›

Many of our divine Easter desserts showcase one of our favorite fruits, the beautiful and luscious strawberry. If you prefer something beyond strawberries for an Easter dessert, try the Carrot Cake Cheesecake, a delightful twist on the classic favorite, or Coconut-Carrot Cake with Coconut Buttercream.

What is the best dessert to eat? ›

  • Tiramisu recipe (with video)
  • Chocolate mousse in minutes recipe.
  • Angel food cake.
  • 'Not so fried' ice-cream.
  • Roasted strawberry crumble.
  • Apple and butterscotch pie.
  • Almond and date cake.
  • Apple cinnamon custard cake.

What kind of desserts are you going to make if there is a celebration at home? ›

We favor desserts made in individual portions, such as cookies and cupcakes, or ones that can be easily portioned out—think bar cookies, sheet cakes, and Bundts—so there is less to fuss over at the last minute. We have included a few easy treats, like fruit crisps, that you could scoop and serve at the party.

What is the most eaten food on Easter? ›

Lamb is a popular main dish on Easter in the U.S. and throughout Europe, such as the roast lamb common in the U.K. and Greece, or the French gigot d'agneau pascal, a rich, slow-cooked lamb stew often served with spring vegetables.

What can't you eat on Easter? ›

According to the Catholic religion, fasting and abstinence from red meat consumption are a form of sacrifice, however, this practice is not entirely closed since the faithful can choose how they approach this tradition.

What are the most popular Easter treats? ›

Here are the top-ordered Easter candy choices nationwide, according to DoorDash's 2023 ordering data: Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Candies. Cadbury Creme Egg Milk Chocolate Easter Candy. Starburst Jelly Beans Original.

What is the number 1 candy for Easter? ›

The most popular Easter weekend treat in America are Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs, according to a national survey. The Reese's treat extended its longtime reign at the top of the Easter candy food chain with 51% of the vote in RetailMeNot's annual survey.

What candy is associated with Easter? ›

First appearing in the 1890s, jelly beans quickly became a year-round penny favorite and--due to their egg-like shape--an Easter staple. Jelly beans are so commonplace that it's easy to forget that they're a modern candy engineering marvel, combining the production of two of the most important candy machine inventions.

What is the world's most loved dessert? ›

  • Mar 31, 2023, 08:13 PM IST. 10 Most Popular Desserts in the World. ...
  • Apple Pie. This traditional American dessert is popular due to its flaky crust and sweet apple filling. ...
  • Tiramisu. ...
  • Baklava. ...
  • Crème Brûlée. ...
  • Panna Cotta. ...
  • Cheesecake. ...
  • Mochi.
Mar 31, 2023

Do people eat cake on Easter? ›

Easter cakes are cakes prepared and served during the Easter season. Sharing a cake with family for Easter is an Easter tradition in many denominations and countries.

What is the cake with Jesus in it? ›

Traditionally, a small porcelain baby, symbolizing Jesus, is hidden in the king cake and is a way for residents of Louisiana to celebrate their Christian faith. The baby symbolizes luck and prosperity to whoever finds it.

Why do we eat lamb cake on Easter? ›

') Today these cakes represent Christ as the sacrificial Lamb of God, but their origin can probably be traced to pagan times, when baked dough effigies of animals were substituted for live animals in sacrificial rites.

What is a typical Easter dinner menu? ›

What's a traditional Easter menu include? The main dish for an Easter meal varies, but some typical dishes include honey-baked ham, pot roast, pork chops, and fish. Some popular side dishes include scalloped or mashed potatoes, spring vegetables, and dinner rolls.

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