Easter is almost here, and while many of us are planning our celebratory meal, dessert is often an afterthought. After cooking up a feast for the family, we often just don't have the time or the energy to spend making a festive dessert. I know I don't! But I also know when dessert time arrives, I want to eat some dessert, and the more Eastery, the better!
Sure, sure, we can always buy something from our local bakery this Easter in a pinch. That's always a good option. However, for anyone who wants to present something with a personal touch this Easter, we've rounded up some super-Eastery dessert ideas that are quick, easy to make, and cuter than a baby in bunny suit.
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In honor of bunnies, Easter eggs, springtime, and time better spent being with family than baking all night long, here are 17 super-easy and sweet Easter desserts that make a great holiday dinner finale. C'mon, pull over a chair and that bowl of jelly beans and find a good one to serve after this year's Easter meal.
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Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry shortcake is a perfect springtime dessert and one that everyone is a fan of. But you know what's so great about it? It can be super easy to make if you want the quickie version.
First buy a premade spongecake from your local supermarket (everyone seems to carry them). Get your bread knife and slice it horizontally in large slabs (across the entire cake), about an inch or two thick. You should cut three layers.
Put the first piece of cake down, then spread a layer of Cool Whip or whipped cream on it. Add a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat for the next two layers. Top it off with a generous amount of whipped cream.
That's it — done! Simple and delicious strawberry shortcake.
Adorable Bunny Cupcakes
Seriously, how cute are these Easter bunny cupcakes? If you have the time, you can make them from scratch.
But you can also do a faster version. First, buy premade cupcakes with white frosting from your local supermarket. Then dip the cupcake top in shredded coconut to give it a furry look. Cut a jelly bean in half and use as the bunny's eyes, with thin strips of black licorice for whiskers, and pieces of stick gum rounded at the top for bunny ears.
They will be almost too adorable to eat. Trust us.
Easy Easter Bunny Cake
This Easter bunny cake may look complicated and like something you'd have to be a professional baker to pull off, but it's surprisingly quick and easy to make. It takes less than an hour!
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Bird's Nest Cupcake
Sure, you can make bird's nest cupcakes from scratch, but you can also take the easy road. First buy premade cupcakes. Then sprinkle toasted coconut on the top for the nest. Add a few little egg-shaped candies, and you have an adorable (and yummy) batch of Easter cupcakes. And no one will be the wiser!
Colorful Jell-O Eggs
These Jell-O eggs are a creative, simple treat for a light Easter dessert. You can also cut them in half and put whipped cream on top for a nice touch.
Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls
These Easter Bunny cinnamon rolls couldn't be easier. Just follow the directions on a tube of premade cinnamon roll dough (prepare for that pop!) and shape them like adorable bunnies. Trust us, they taste way better this way.
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Easter Egg Fruit Pizza
With all that Easter candy, getting some healthy fruit into the dessert mix with this Easter egg fruit pizza is a good move. Just make the sugar cookie dough in the form of giant egg (use a mix if you want to speed things up), frost, and decorate with fresh fruit.
Springtime Celebration Popcorn
This delicious springtime celebration popcorn will woo any crowd. A mix of salty popcorn and sweet candy and marshmallows, it hits just the right note.
Easter Bunny Bark
So bright and pretty, this Easter Bunny bark will brighten up any spread. All you need are candy melts, some sprinkles, and a couple of food pens.
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Carrot Patch Dirt Pudding Cups
Bunnies aren't the only ones who'll dig these carrots. Pudding topped with Oreos makes the dirt, and dipped strawberries are the cute carrots in these carrot patch dirt pudding cups.
Krispie Treat Easter Carrots
These Krispie treat Easter carrots are as cute as can be. All they take to make is delicious marshmallow rice treats (make your own or buy them premade) dipped in melted chocolate, with a little candy grass for the carrot top.
Easter Dirt Cake
This Easter dirt cake is a creamy, dreamy delight. The Peeps put it over the top!
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Mini Egg Brownie Parfaits
There's no scooping or slicing when dessert time rolls around with these mini eggs Easter brownie parfaits. You simply hand them out, and let the mmmmms begin.
Sunflower Peeps Cake
This sunflower Peeps cake brings a serious wow factor. But surprise: It couldn't be easier to make, especially if you start with a store-bought cake.
Peanut Butter Bunny Butt Pretzels
Almost as fun to say as they are to eat, these peanut butter bunny butt pretzels will be a success.
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Easter Egg Cookie Dough Truffles
If you yearn to eat cookie dough but are skeeved by consuming raw egg, these Easter egg cookie dough truffles from Wine and Glue are for you. Almost too pretty to eat, they're also a snap to make — and safe, too!
Peeps Sushi
Could there be a better way to end Easter dinner than with Peeps sushi? We think not. All it takes is some Rice Krispy treats, Fruit by the Foot candy, and, of course, Peeps. Serious Eats has step-by-step instructions for the version pictured here as well as several other varieties of Peeps sushi. Kids will love to help make them all.
