If you're looking for cute Easter desserts that are easy to make and fun to serve, you are in the right place. From pastel treats to chocolate favorites, these simple desserts are perfect for Easter brunch, dessert tables, or a sweet treat at home. This ...
If you’re looking for cute Easter desserts that are easy to make and fun to serve, you are in the right place. From pastel treats to chocolate favorites, these simple desserts are perfect for Easter brunch, dessert tables, or a sweet treat at home.
This list of 15+ easy Easter dessert ideas is full of recipes that are budget friendly, festive, and guaranteed to make your table feel extra special.
These bird nest meringue cookies are one of the cutest and easiest Easter desserts you can make. Light and airy meringue is shaped into little nests, then topped with chocolate frosting and colorful candy eggs for the perfect spring treat. They may look fancy, but they are surprisingly simple to make and always a favorite on any Easter dessert table.
These Easter lamb cupcakes are almost too cute to eat and make the perfect addition to any Easter dessert table. Fluffy cupcakes are topped with creamy frosting, mini marshmallows for that soft “wool” texture, and adorable candy faces that bring each little lamb to life. They are simple to make, fun to decorate, and a great recipe to make with kids for a sweet and memorable Easter treat.
This Easter S’mores Dip is one of the easiest and most fun desserts you can make for spring. Melted chocolate is topped with colorful Peeps and baked until warm and gooey, making it perfect for dipping graham crackers, cookies, or fruit. It comes together in just minutes with a few simple ingredients and is always a hit with both kids and adults.
These Easter Blondie Bars are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips and colorful candy for the perfect spring dessert. They have that rich, buttery flavor of a cookie combined with the texture of a brownie, making them a crowd favorite every time. Easy to make from scratch and ready in about 30 minutes, they are perfect for Easter gatherings, dessert tables, or using up leftover candy.
These banana pudding jars are a classic dessert with a fun and easy twist that is perfect for Easter and spring gatherings. Creamy vanilla pudding is layered with fresh bananas and vanilla wafer cookies, then topped with whipped cream for a sweet and nostalgic treat. Served in individual jars, they are simple to make, budget friendly, and perfect for prepping ahead for parties or dessert tables.
These coconut bird’s nest cupcakes are a fun and festive Easter dessert that look just as good as they taste. Moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with creamy frosting and a sweet coconut nest filled with colorful candy eggs for the perfect spring treat. They are simple to make using a cake mix shortcut and are always a hit with kids and adults alike.
These Easter bunny cookies are a simple and adorable treat that is perfect for baking with kids. Made with easy sugar cookie dough and decorated with sweet icing, candy ears, and chocolate chip faces, they come together with just a few ingredients. They are fun to make, budget friendly, and a great way to add a playful touch to any Easter dessert table.
This rhubarb custard pie is a classic, old fashioned dessert that brings the perfect balance of sweet and tart to your Easter table. A creamy custard filling is baked with fresh rhubarb inside a flaky pie crust, creating a rich and comforting treat that feels like something straight from grandma’s kitchen. It is simple to make, full of flavor, and a beautiful option for spring gatherings when rhubarb is in season.
These carrot cake cupcakesare soft, moist, and full of warm cinnamon flavor, topped with rich and creamy cream cheese frosting. Made from scratch with fresh carrots, they have that perfect balance of sweetness and spice that makes them a spring favorite. They are easy to make, perfect for Easter gatherings, and can be decorated with simple candy accents for a fun and festive touch.
This banana pineapple dessert is a light and creamy layered treat that is perfect for Easter and spring gatherings. With a buttery graham cracker crust, layers of banana, pineapple, and smooth pudding, and a fluffy whipped topping, every bite is sweet, refreshing, and full of flavor. It comes together in about 20 minutes and chills to perfection, making it an easy, make ahead dessert everyone will love.
This orange creamsicle cake is soft, moist, and bursting with fresh orange flavor in every bite. Made with orange juice, zest, and a simple sweet glaze, it has that classic creamy citrus taste that feels light and refreshing for spring. It is easy to make from scratch and works perfectly for Easter gatherings, potlucks, or a simple dessert that still feels a little special.
This jelly bean bark is one of the easiest Easter desserts you can make with just two simple ingredients. Creamy melted white chocolate is topped with colorful jelly beans, then chilled and broken into sweet, crunchy pieces. It comes together in minutes, is perfect for using up leftover Easter candy, and makes a fun treat for kids and adults alike.
This cherry cheesecake danish is a light and flaky pastry filled with creamy cheesecake and sweet cherry topping for the perfect spring treat. Made with puff pastry and simple ingredients, it comes together in about 30 minutes and feels like something straight from a bakery. It works just as well for Easter brunch as it does for dessert, making it a versatile and crowd pleasing option.
Thesebunny butt cookies are one of the cutest Easter desserts you can make and come together in just minutes. Soft cookies are topped with coconut “fur,” a sweet candy tail, and adorable bunny feet for a fun and playful treat. Made with simple ingredients and no baking required, they are perfect for making with kids and adding a little extra charm to your Easter dessert table.
This banana coffee cake is soft, moist, and full of rich banana flavor with a sweet browned butter frosting on top. Made with ripe bananas, sour cream, and simple pantry ingredients, it bakes up into a tender cake that is perfect for Easter brunch or dessert. It is an easy way to use up overripe bananas and creates a comforting, crowd pleasing treat everyone will love.
These Nutter Butter chicksare a fun and easy no bake Easter treat that comes together in minutes. Peanut butter cookies are dipped in melted candy coating and decorated to look like cute little chicks, making them perfect for kids and spring parties. With just a few simple ingredients, they are budget friendly, beginner friendly, and guaranteed to bring smiles to your Easter dessert table.
Make Your Easter Extra Sweet This Year
No matter how you are celebrating, having a few cute Easter desserts on the table is such a simple way to make the day feel a little more special. Whether you choose something quick and no bake, a classic homemade favorite, or a fun treat to make with the kids, these recipes are all about creating sweet moments together.
The best part is that you do not have to spend a lot of time or money to make something memorable. With just a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can put together desserts that look beautiful, taste amazing, and bring a smile to everyone around the table.
If you try one of these easy Easter dessert ideas, I would love to hear which one is your favorite. And if you are still planning your menu, be sure to check out more budget friendly recipes and holiday ideas here on the site to help make your Easter both fun and stress free.
If you’re looking for a fun, budget-friendly Easter dessert that looks adorable but is surprisingly easy to make, these Bird Nest Meringue Cookies are it.
I’ll be honest, meringue used to intimidate me. It just sounded fancy and fussy. But once I finally gave it a try, I realized it’s actually one of those recipes that looks way harder than it is. And now? It’s one of my favorite treats to make, especially in the spring.
These sweet little nests are light, airy, and perfectly crisp on the outside with a soft center. Top them with a swirl of frosting and a few chocolate eggs, and suddenly you’ve got the cutest little Easter dessert that feels extra special without costing a lot to make.
They’re also such a fun one to make with kids or grandkids. I can already picture little hands helping add the “eggs” to each nest, those are the moments that make baking together so sweet.
Whether you’re putting together an Easter dessert table, hosting a spring brunch, or just want something simple and festive to brighten the day, these easy bird nest cookies are always a hit.
Whenever I see these meringue cookies, I think they just scream springtime to me!
I love that they include my favorite Easter candy,Cadbury Mini Eggsand that they are so much easier to make than they might look at first sight.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
So cute and festive – These little bird nests are perfect for Easter and always get a “wow” when you set them out.
Budget-friendly ingredients – You only need a few simple pantry staples to make something that looks bakery-worthy.
Easier than you think – If meringue has ever intimidated you, don’t worry… this recipe keeps it simple and doable.
Fun to make with kids or grandkids – Let them add the chocolate eggs on top—it’s the best part!
Light and not too heavy – These cookies are airy and crisp, making them a great treat after a big holiday meal.
Perfect for parties and gatherings – They make a beautiful addition to Easter dessert tables, brunches, or spring get-togethers.
Make-ahead friendly – You can bake the meringue shells ahead of time and decorate them later when you’re ready to serve.
Step 8: Pipe out circular rosettes onto your lined baking sheet, about 2 inches in diameter.
Step 9: Once your rosettes are piped out, pipe out a second layer around the circumference of each rosette. This will leave a hollowed center to put your buttercream and candied eggs.
Step 10: Bake the meringue for 2 hours.
Step 11: Once the 2 hours are up, turn off the heat and let sit in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
Step 12: Remove from oven and place on wire rack.
Step 13: Using an electric mixer, beat together butter, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder and milk.
Step 14: The chocolate buttercream is ready once the ingredients are completely combined, smooth and for semi-stiff peaks.
My meringue won’t form peaks This usually means there was grease in the bowl or a bit of egg yolk got mixed in. Start fresh and make sure everything is super clean.
My cookies cracked The oven temperature may have been too high, or they cooled too quickly. Let them cool slowly in the oven with the door slightly open.
They’re sticky or chewy instead of crisp Humidity can do this! Meringue doesn’t love moisture in the air. You can pop them back in a low oven for a bit longer to help dry them out.
They browned too much That means the oven was too hot. Meringue should stay light in color, so keep the temperature low.
They collapsed after baking They may not have been fully baked or dried out. Next time, give them a little more time in the oven.
Fun Variations to Try
Coconut Nests – Sprinkle toasted coconut on top of the frosting to make the nests look even more realistic (and add a little extra flavor).
Chocolate Drizzle Nests – Drizzle melted chocolate over the finished nests for a richer, dessert-style version.
Pastel Colored Meringue – Add a drop of food coloring to your meringue before piping for soft spring colors like pink, yellow, or blue.
Lemon Cream Filling – Swap the frosting for lemon curd for a bright, fresh spring twist.
Mini Nests for Parties – Make smaller nests for bite-sized treats—perfect for dessert trays or kids’ parties.
No-Frosting Option – Keep it simple and just add the candy eggs directly on top for a lighter, less sweet version.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F.
Separate your eggs and pour the egg whites into a bowl (you will only need the egg whites for this recipe).
Using an electric mixer, start beating egg whites on slow.
Add ¼ tsp lemon juice as the egg whites mix.
Increase the speed of your mixer and slowly add granulated sugar. Gradually increase speed to high.
Beat the egg white mixture until it is white and forms stiff peaks. This should take about 10 to 15 minutes.
Once the meringue mixture is done, scoop it into a piping bag, with Wilton’s 1M tip attached.
Pipe out circular rosettes onto your lined baking sheet, about 2 inches in diameter.
Once your rosettes are piped out, pipe out a second layer around the circumference of each rosette. This will leave a hollowed center to put your buttercream and candied eggs.
Bake the meringue for 2 hours.
Once the 2 hours are up, turn off the heat and let sit in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove from oven and place on wire rack.
Using an electric mixer, beat together butter, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder and milk.
The chocolate buttercream is ready once the ingredients are completely combined, smooth and for semi-stiff peaks.
Scoop the buttercream into a piping bag, with Wilton’s icing tip #233 attached.
Frost the center of each meringue. Add 2-3 candied eggs on top.
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This DIY garden teepee is an easy way to support climbing sweet peas while adding height and beauty to your garden.
Plus it is a great way to encourage a love of growing food in your little ones.
What Is a Sweet Pea Teepee?
A sweet pea teepee is a simple garden structure made with poles or stakes that are tied together at the top to form a teepee shape. Climbing sweet pea plants grow up the poles as they mature, creating a beautiful tower of flowers in the garden.
Sweet pea teepees are popular because they provide support for climbing plants while also adding a decorative element to the garden.
I fell in love with the idea of a Sweetpea Teepee many years ago when I was looking for fun kids gardening ideas.
If you’re planning to grow pole beans or any kind of peas in your yard this year, you’ll need to have some sort of garden trellis for them to grow on.
You can create a fun backyard fort for your kids at the same time!
Why Grow Sweet Peas on a Teepee?
Sweet peas are natural climbing plants and need support as they grow. A teepee structure allows the vines to climb upward while keeping the plants organized and easy to harvest.
Growing sweet peas on a teepee also:
• saves garden space • improves air circulation • creates a beautiful focal point in the garden • makes harvesting flowers easier
How To Make A Sweet Pea TeePee
Find all the instructions for making one of these of your own here!
A few tips and tricks for a successful teepee:
Take the time to turn compost into the soil; don’t just push beans into your grass and expect them to do well.
Use mostly Scarlet Runner beans (you can mix in a few other types if you want, but the Scarlet Runners are the champions)
Make sure it’s in full sun.
Put it somewhere that deer won’t come and eat all the leaves and beans off your vines.
If you’re doing this project with toddlers, plant pretty flowers around the base along with your beans. That way they have time to learn about not pulling up the plants before the beanstalk shoots come up.
And most importantly, make sure to keep it fun!
When to Plant Sweet Peas
Sweet peas prefer cool weather and are usually planted in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. In some climates they can also be planted in the fall for early spring blooms.
Plant seeds near the base of the teepee so the vines can easily climb the poles as they grow.
Photo Credit: Joyful Toddlers
Tips for Growing Sweet Peas on a Teepee
• Plant seeds close to the poles so vines can easily grab the support • Water regularly, especially during dry weather • Pinch the tips of young plants to encourage bushier growth • Harvest flowers often to encourage more blooms
Sweet peas will continue producing flowers as long as they are picked regularly.
FAQs
How tall should a sweet pea teepee be?
Most sweet pea teepees are between 5 and 7 feet tall so the vines have plenty of room to climb.
What kind of poles work best for a sweet pea teepee?
Bamboo stakes, wooden poles, or sturdy branches all work well for building a teepee structure.
Can other plants grow on a garden teepee?
Yes, other climbing plants like beans, cucumbers, and morning glories can also grow on a teepee structure.
More Gardening Activities for Kids
How to make a butterfly garden. – Because everyone loves butterflies right!
LOTS more great Gardening ideas for Kids.
Have you ever made a Sweetpea Teepee? I’d love to hear how it turned out for you.
This classic Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard PieRecipe is so creamy and delicious.
It has the perfect flakey pie crust and tastes so good with a dollup of fresh homemade whipped cream on top.
If you’ve never baked with rhubarb before, this is the perfect place to start. This creamy custard pie has the just-right combo of sweet and tart, all wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust.
This old fashioned rhubarb custard pie is a classic spring dessert that perfectly balances tart rhubarb with a sweet creamy filling.
Until just a few years ago, I had never even tried rhubarb. I wasn’t even sure if it was a fruit or vegetable—or what to do with it.
But one bite of strawberry rhubarb pie changed all that.
Now I look for every excuse to bake with it!
What Is Rhubarb Custard Pie?
Rhubarb custard pie is a classic spring dessert made with tart rhubarb and a sweet, creamy custard filling baked inside a flaky pie crust. The custard balances the natural tartness of the rhubarb, creating a rich and comforting pie that has been a favorite in many homes for generations.
This old-fashioned pie is especially popular during rhubarb season when fresh rhubarb is plentiful in gardens and farmers markets.
This vegetable grows easily and in abundance in almost any garden and the bright pink colored stalks look pretty neat too.
Just be careful not to eat the leaves!
The rhubarb leaves are poisonous, so stick to just eating the stalks and you’ll be just fine.
In fact many people consider rhubarb to be a fruit because it is almost always made with lots of sugar, making it taste sweet when in fact it is a very tart flavor on its own.
Fun fact: rhubarb is legally considered a fruit in the U.S.—even though it’s botanically a vegetable!
What Does Rhubarb Taste Like?
Rhubarb on its own is super tart—not something most people snack on raw.
But once you bake it up with sugar, cream, and a splash of vanilla, it turns into something magical.
It’s sweet, tangy, and completely irresistible. Trust me, even your kids will be asking for seconds!
One of the best recipes for summertime uses rhubarb. This Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade that I shared a few years ago if one you will love to have in the fridge all summer long.
Why You’ll Love This Rhubarb Custard Pie
• The perfect balance of tart and sweet • A classic old-fashioned dessert • Great way to use fresh rhubarb • Simple ingredients you likely already have
It’s also delicious chilled and served with vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
More Expert Tips
You can use fresh or frozen rhubarb—just make sure to thaw and drain if using frozen.
Tent the crust edges with foil if they start to brown too quickly.
What Does Rhubarb Pie Taste Like?
Rhubarb pie has a unique flavor that is both tart and sweet.
The rhubarb brings a sharp, tangy taste, similar to a sour green apple or lemon.
When it’s baked with sugar and a creamy custard or fruit filling, the tartness is balanced out, creating a refreshing and delicious dessert.
The flavor is bright and fruity without being too sugary, making it a favorite for those who enjoy pies with a little zing.
There are so many recipes that you can make using rhubarb.
FAQs
Do you need to peel rhubarb for pie?
No, rhubarb does not need to be peeled before using it in pie. Simply wash the stalks and trim the ends before cutting into pieces.
Can you use frozen rhubarb in rhubarb custard pie?
Yes, frozen rhubarb works well in this recipe. If using frozen rhubarb, thaw it first and drain any excess liquid before adding it to the pie filling.
Why is my rhubarb custard pie runny?
Rhubarb custard pie can be runny if it is sliced before it has cooled completely. Allow the pie to cool for several hours so the custard has time to fully set.
How do you store rhubarb custard pie?
Store rhubarb custard pie covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. Because the filling contains eggs and milk, refrigeration helps keep the pie fresh.
More Rhubarb Recipes
Rhubarb Freezer Jam – Whip up a batch of this simple freezer jam using just three ingredients!
Roll out pastry for bottom crust, and place in a pie dish. Place rhubarb in crust.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs slightly. Mix in sugar, flour, vanilla, milk, and butter or margarine. Pour mixture over rhubarb. Cover with top crust, and seal the edges.
Bake at 400 degrees F ( 205 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes.