Our Favorite Easter Recipes

Surprise Easter guests with festive and seasonal recipes sure to be the star of your Sunday spread. From carrot cake cookies to flatbread egg pizza, everyone will love the homemade touch in each bite.

March 18, 2021

By: Morgan Faulkner, Kayla Kitts, and Farima Alavi

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Carrot Cake Pops

For an easy-to-make treat or party favor, cake pops are the perfect go-to. Simply mold cake into the desired shape — carrots for this recipe — and dip in colored chocolate. Wrap the pops in cellophane bags and adorn with a pretty bow for gift-giving.

Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Truffle Pop Recipe

Brunch Flatbread

Top this individual-sized breakfast pizza with a fried egg and plenty of arugula for a nutrient- and flavor-packed menu item.

Get the Recipe: Flatbread With Eggs, Tomatoes and Arugula Recipe

Pink Snowball Cake

Bring a colorful centerpiece to your Easter table with this hot-pink snowball cake. Add a dab of pink food coloring to tint frosting and coconut various shades of pink.

Get the Recipe: Pink Snowball Cake Recipe

Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

What's a traditional Easter dinner without ham? The brown sugar glaze adds a touch of sweetness your guests will savor.

Get the Recipe: Brown Sugar Glazed Ham Recipe

From: Courtney Whitmore

Bunny Bottom Bark

Dive headfirst into springtime with this bunny-tastic dish. These adorable candies make a cute addition to Easter baskets and require only a few ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Bunny Bottom Bark Recipe

Honey Glazed Carrots

Serve a side dish of honey glazed carrots for the perfect accompaniment to any Easter meal.

Get the Recipe: Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe

Pastel Mini Cakes

Let's be real — we all love a good Easter dessert no matter how old we are. Treat yourself to these delightful icing-covered cakes all year round by simply swapping the cookie-cutter shape and icing color to fit your theme.

Pink Bourbon Cocktail

Fruit cocktails may or may not be your go-to, but the sophisticated spirits in this bourbon will satisfy any palate.

Get the Recipe: Pink Bourbon Cocktail

From: Kristin Guy

Strawberry Strata

Satisfy everyone's palate by making a fruity, berry-filled "breakfast casserole" for Easter brunch. Each bite will feature a crunchy bread crust, ricotta, soft strawberries and a splash of orange.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Strata Recipe

From: Sam Henderson

Mini Hot Cross Buns

Serve miniature-sized hot cross buns in a shallow Easter basket. Kids and adults alike will devour this traditional treat.

Get the Recipe: Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Colorful Deviled Eggs

Dye traditional deviled eggs in pastel colors for a festive touch to your Easter party food table.

Get the Recipe: Colorful Deviled Eggs Recipe

From: Michelle Edgemont

Carrot Cake Cocktail

Use carrot juice and yummy flavored vodka to create this grown-up version of the morning treat. The cinnamon sugar rim gives the drink a sweet punch with each sip.

Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cocktail Recipe

From: Michelle Edgemont

Mini Quiche Florentine

The classic combination of spinach and cheese paired with the robust flavors of fresh thyme and Parmesan make them an instant hit with even the pickiest of palettes.

Get the Recipe: Mini Quiche Florentine Recipe

From: Sam Henderson

Royal Icing Bird Nest

All you need are four ingredients and a balloon to make this delicate, porcelain-like bird's nest. It's a perfect spring-inspired centerpiece or can become the perfect way to display Easter candy and other small sweets.

Get the Recipe: How to Make Royal Icing Nests

Grilled Mexican Corn

Topped with spices, lime and Cotija cheese, this recipe will give a little extra flavor to the traditional grilled corn on the cob.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Mexican Corn Recipe

From: Kristin Guy

Peanut Butter Cup Chicks

Turn egg-shaped peanut butter cups into adorable chicks. They only take minutes to make, and kids will love to help decorate.

Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Chicks

Grilled Citrus Herb Branzino

Introduce warm-weather flavors to your Easter menu with a grilled herb branzino recipe. Add color to the table by serving it with a bright and rustic salad.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Citrus Herb Branzino Recipe

From: Kristin Guy

Bird's Nest Cookies

To make these adorable and festive cookies, use your favorite cookie recipe and top with food-colored flaked coconut and jelly beans or egg-shaped candy. Your friends will think you're a decorating pro!

From: Kim Stoegbauer

Sweet and Savory Crostini

Throwing together an appetizing snack is as easy as gathering a few baguettes and some tasty toppings. Get creative with endless topping options from savory to sweet and everywhere in between.

Get the Recipe: Sweet and Savory Crostini Recipes

From: Katie Meyers

Lemon Pots de Creme

Finish off a midday Easter meal with a light and citrusy custard topped with homemade, egg-shaped, creme-filled chocolates.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Pots de Creme Recipe

Ham and Cheese Quiche

A snap to make, this crustless quiche is just as good reheated as it is fresh.

Get the Recipe: Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Fresh Parfait

Layer fresh strawberries, blackberries and blueberries with nonfat Greek yogurt and granola in a pretty, vintage glass for a delicious mini meal that only looks decadent.

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From: H. Camille Smith

Coconut Almond Bunny Tails

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these coconut truffles that resemble cute bunny tails. The roasted almond center provides the perfect amount of saltiness for a delectable flavor combination.

Get the Recipe: Coconut Almond Bunny Tails Recipe

Buttermilk Biscuits With Honey Ham

Comfort food has never tasted so good. Bake up a batch of from-scratch biscuits, then fill them with thinly sliced honey or country ham for a hearty addition to your meal.

Get the Recipe: Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits With Ham Recipe

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes

Chocolate strawberry shortcakes? You heard right. We've added an unexpected twist to the classic warm-weather dessert. Strawberries and chantilly cream form a light sandwich filling in between two chocolate biscuits for this no-fail treat.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Hatching Chick Egg

Give the kids a fun, interactive snack, like this hard-boiled hatching chick egg. Use a carrot and nori to form the eyes and nose of the chick.

Get the How-To: Make a Hatching Chick Egg for Easter

From: Kim Stoegbauer

Bunny Cake

An adorable animal, tasty cake and coconut — what's not to love about this easy Easter treat? Everybunny will be coming back for seconds.

Get the How-To: Hop Into Springtime With a DIY Bunny Cake

Parmesan and Leek Sourdough Stuffing

A fulfilling vegetarian dish, this sourdough stuffing can be served as a side dish or the main attraction.

Get the Recipe: Sourdough Stuffing With Parmesan and Leeks

Lamb-Shaped Cookies

Any springtime celebration is much more fun and delicious with these lamb cookie cuties. Simply use cereal marshmallows to turn chocolate sandwich cookies into adorable desserts.

Get the Recipe: Lamb-Shaped Cookie Recipe

Spring Flower Lollipops

Welcome the beginning of spring by introducing fresh, edible flowers into lollipops. They're almost too pretty to eat.

Get the Recipe: How to Make Spring Flower Lollipops

Brie and Sundried Tomato Mushroom Caps

This five-ingredient appetizer is easy to whip up right before guests arrive.

Get the Recipe: Brie and Sun-Dried Tomato-Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Carrot Cake Cookies

Turn classic carrot cake into an on-the-go treat with this delectable cookie recipe. The soft carrot cake cookies are finished off with cream cheese icing and finely chopped nuts. For an exceptionally tasty treat, use cream cheese to sandwich two cookies together.

Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe

From: Sam Henderson

Three Ways to Make Deviled Eggs

Jazz up your standard deviled eggs recipe by adding some tasty flavor combinations like bacon, spinach, red onion, tomato, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil and pine nuts. Is your mouth watering yet?

Get the Recipe + More Ideas: Deviled Eggs Three Ways

From: Sam Henderson

No-Cook Gorgonzola Cheese Balls

This make-ahead appetizer is quick, easy and incredibly delicious.

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Gorgonzola Cheese Balls Recipe

From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Cherry Peeps Cocktail for Easter

Serve a signature drink at your Easter crafting party that represents an Easter staple — Peeps! This creamy cocktail doubles as a delicious beverage and dessert.

Get the Recipe: Cherry Marshmallow Cocktail Recipe

From: Michelle Edgemont

Carrot Chocolate Pudding Cup

It may look like carrots peeking through the chocolate pudding, but these are actually strawberries. To make these adorable cups, dip strawberries into orange candy melts and let dry on wax paper. Fill clear cups with chocolate pudding, and top with a layer of crushed chocolate cookies to create the dirt layer. Place one chocolate-covered strawberry into each pudding cup, letting the green leaves of the strawberry peek out the top. Serve with miniature spoons.

From: Michelle Edgemont

Strawberry-Almond Spinach Salad

Add some green to your tablescape with this healthy and filling salad. Serve with store-bought poppy seed dressing.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry-Almond Spinach Salad Recipe

Strawberry Milk Whoopie Pies

These strawberry whoopie pies bring springtime strawberry flavor to your Easter menu. Sprinkle nonpareils in your party theme colors to make them more festive.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Milk Whoopie Pies Recipe

Chicken-Stuffed Pitas

Tzatziki sauce is a healthy alternative to regular sauce and adds a zesty kick to this chicken pita recipe.

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Lemon Cupcakes

Even though cupcakes can be enjoyed any time of year, this lemon cupcake recipe is the perfect nod to warm weather. The Limoncello frosting adds a flavorful sour kick.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Cupcakes Recipe

From: Sam Henderson

Pina Colada Doughnuts

A pineapple-infused glaze gives these baked doughnuts flavor that'll remind you of beachy days. Pair it with a glass of milk and festive green paper straws.

Get the Recipe: Piña Colada Baked Doughnuts Recipe

From: Sam Henderson

Pink Snowball Cakelettes

For many, Easter feels like the start of spring. These hot-pink snowball cakelettes certainly look and taste like the beginning of a brand-new season. The muffins get their bold color and flavor from a sweet coconut syrup and shredded coconut rolled around the exterior.

Get the Recipe: Pink Snowball Cakelettes Recipe

Best Potato Salad

Take your family outside for Easter, and serve this potato salad recipe that blends the right ingredients perfectly.

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Fresh Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Serve these fresh homemade rolls after Easter dinner or for breakfast. Either way, you can't go wrong with this gooey, rich recipe.

Get the Recipe: Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Deconstructed Falafel Salad

Show off the colors of spring with this salad that's complete with two falafel patties.

Get the Recipe: Deconstructed Falafel Salad

From: Kristin Guy

Speckled Egg Petit Fours

Use your favorite pound cake recipe to make these adorable egg-shaped petit fours. Get the speckled look using a cocoa powder and vanilla extract mixture.

Get the Recipe: Speckled Egg Petit Fours Recipe

Dip-Dyed Marshmallows

Skip egg dyeing this year, and dye marshmallows instead. These sweet treats are embellished with edible gold leaf for a stylish addition to your Easter basket.

Get the How-To: How to Dip Dye Marshmallows

Salmon Lollipops

This hearty appetizer is easy to make and requires only three ingredients. Place the lollipops in an Easter basket to fit the theme of your party.

Get the Recipe: Salmon Lollipops Recipe

Pie Pop Basket

These bite-sized pie pops are as cute as they are delicious — and they're easy to eat during an outdoor gathering.

Get the Recipe: Pie Pops Recipe

Easter-Inspired Chex Mix

Make your Chex Mix fit the theme with the addition of Easter-inspired candies. Mix one bag each of pastel-colored M&Ms, Easter peanut butter M&Ms, Chex Mix cereal and one can of cocktail peanuts in a large bowl. Place mix in colorful, patterned cupcake liners and style on a white cake stand to give height to your snack table.

From: Michelle Edgemont