27 Easter Dessert Ideas That are Festive & Fun
Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for bright colors, sweet treats, and adorable Easter dessert Ideas!
This list is the perfect starting point to gather inspiration for your Easter desserts!
Whether you’re planning to bake from scratch, pick up a few sweet treats from your favorite bakery, or simply style a beautiful dessert table.
From whimsical bunny cookies to elegant cakes topped with florals, there’s something here for every level of effort and every kind of celebration.
The images below are here to spark your creativity and help you decide what you’d love to make, buy, or serve this Easter holiday.
Use them as a simple, joyful guide to add charm and cheer to your Easter spread!
From cute cakes to bunny shaped goodies, there’s something here to delight every bunny!
Whether you’re hosting a big family brunch, setting up a cute dessert table, or just want to whip up something special for the kids, these festive Easter dessert ideas are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
A quick note: The images below are meant to serve as visual inspiration rather than step by step recipes.
Think of them as a creative guide to spark ideas for your own Easter dessert table.
Whether you’re planning to bake at home, order from a bakery, or simply style something special.
Let these beautiful creations inspire the colors, shapes, and festive touches you might want to include in your party this season!
Lets Dive in!
27 Easter Dessert Ideas
1. Easter Cookies with lemon custard filling
These soft cookies sandwich a creamy lemon custard that’s perfectly tangy and sweet.
They're like little bites of sunshine, perfect for spring.
Add pastel sprinkles for extra festive flair!
2. Fruit cake with strawberry icing and fruit on top
This cake is bursting with fresh flavors and topped with juicy fruit for a colorful finish.
The strawberry icing adds a lovely pink hue and extra sweetness.
It’s a showstopper on any Easter dessert table.
3. Sweet Mini Bunny Breads
Adorably shaped like little bunnies, these sweet breads are a fun twist on traditional Easter rolls.
Serve them warm with honey butter for a cozy treat.
Kids and adults alike will love pulling them apart!
4. Classic Neapolitan chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with pastel sprinkles and freshly made whipped cream frosting
These timeless cupcakes combine the best of both worlds!
Rich chocolate + smooth vanilla.
Top them with pastel sprinkles for a festive spring touch.
They're a crowd favorite with a colorful Easter twist!
Check out this stabilized strawberry whipped cream recipe HERE
5. Pastel bunny sugar cookies with polka dots
These cookies are as cute as they are tasty, decorated in soft pastels and cheerful polka dots.
Perfect for gifting or displaying on a pretty tray.
You can even make them a fun decorating activity for the kids!
6. Simple bunny and egg stamp cookies with iced bottoms
These easy cookies get a festive touch with stamped bunny and egg shapes, plus a smooth iced bottom.
They’re minimal in style but big on charm.
Perfect for pairing with coffee or tea.
7. A simple rectangle cake with pink icing and fresh flower decor
Keep things elegant and simple with this pretty in pink cake.
The fresh florals on top make it perfect for a spring celebration.
It’s a gorgeous centerpiece and a delicious dessert all in one.
Add chocolate eggs to give it a festive Easter flair!
8. Cupcakes with colorful chocolate eggs on top
Fluffy cupcakes topped with vibrant mini eggs are an Easter must!
Make it extra special by choosing pastel liners and fun frosting colors to make them pop.
These are great for parties or little hands to grab and go.
9. Classic Chocolate Eggs
You can't go wrong with the traditional favorite!
Rich, creamy chocolate eggs!
Wrap them in foil or place them in a cute Easter basket or serve them on a ceramic egg container.
They’re a nostalgic treat that everyone looks forward to.
10. Strawberries and cream stacked Easter cake
Layers of vanilla cake, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries create a light and dreamy dessert.
It’s as beautiful as it is tasty!
This cake is perfect for a spring brunch centerpiece.
11. Chocolate brownie and strawberry cheesecake with fruit and chocolate bunnies on top
This dreamy dessert blends fudge brownie with creamy strawberry cheesecake.
Top with chocolate bunnies and fresh fruit for a festive finish.
It's rich, sweet, and oh so Easter ready!
12. Small Bunt Cake With icing and pastel sprinkles on top
This darling bundt cake is as pretty as it is delicious.
Drizzle with icing and sprinkle with pastels for an effortless Easter dessert.
Perfect for tea parties or spring gatherings.
13. Individual Easter cake with icing on top and florals and blooms
Miniature cakes are a sweet way to serve dessert in a personalized way.
Top with buttercream and edible flowers for a garden inspired look.
Everyone gets their own little masterpiece!
14. Simple all white Easter cake with a nest of 3 Robbin blue eggs
This minimalist cake is stunning with its pure white icing and a tiny chocolate egg nest on top.
It’s classy, subtle, and still oh so Easter aesthetic.
Perfect for those who love understated beauty and simplicity.
15. Individually wrapped raisin bread with paper and twine for gifting
These sweet raisin breads make for charming homemade gifts.
Wrap them up in brown paper with twine or twine for a rustic Easter vibe.
They’re thoughtful, cute, and delicious too!
16. Easter pastel birthday cake with multi color frosting and chocolate egg decorations
This bright and cheery cake screams celebration with swirls of pastel frosting and candy egg toppings.
It’s perfect if Easter coincides with a birthday bash.
So fun and full of life!
17. Easter bunny square macaroons with coffee
Chewy and adorable, these bunny shaped macaroons are a fancy little touch to your dessert spread.
Pair them with coffee for an adult friendly Easter treat.
Light, sweet, and totally charming.
18. Simple mini chocolate cupcake with vanilla frosting and a tiny chocolate Easter egg on top
These bite sized cupcakes pack a festive punch with their colorful chocolate egg toppers.
They’re great for parties or Easter egg hunts.
Simple, sweet, and always a hit!
19. Lavender bunny cookie with flowers
These cookies are as pretty as a spring meadow, with soft lavender icing and tiny piped flowers.
A sweet way to elevate your cookie platter. Almost too pretty to eat… almost!
20. Foil wrapped chocolate eggs
A classic staple in every Easter basket!
These shiny little treats are perfect for decorating tables or hiding in backyard egg hunts.
Plus, who doesn’t love unwrapping a chocolate surprise?
21. Meringue nests filled with lemon curd and chocolate Easter eggs
Crispy meringue nests cradle a zesty lemon curd and pastel chocolate eggs for the perfect bite.
Light, airy, and perfectly sweet.
These little nests are like edible works of art!
22. Colorful Easter bunny party cookies
These bright cookies are full of personality with bold icing colors and fun bunny designs.
Great for parties or decorating with kids.
They’ll bring instant cheer to your dessert table.
23. Easter flower tarts with custard and chocolate eggs
Flaky tart shells filled with creamy custard and topped with flower shaped fruit or candy.
Add a chocolate egg to the center for an extra treat.
Beautiful and bursting with creativity!
24. Happy bunny faces
Who could resist a cookie with a smiling bunny face?
These are sure to bring joy and giggles to the table.
Use pink noses and draw on eyes to make them extra cute!
25. Yellow macaroons with a baby yellow chick decor
These lemony yellow macaroons and chick Easter display are too cute!
Bright, sweet, and perfect for spring.
They’ll hatch smiles from everyone who sees them!
26. Carrot and pastel bunny cookies
Carrot shaped cookies alongside pastel bunnies make for a picture perfect pair.
Decorate with royal icing for an extra pop of charm.
They’re a whimsical addition to any Easter basket.
27. Cupcakes with either chocolate flowers or chocolate bunnies
Choose your favorite: chocolate flower toppers or tiny chocolate bunny accents?
These cupcakes are versatile, fun, and super customizable.
A crowd pleaser every time!
Whether you're planning an elegant Easter brunch or a fun family celebration, these festive and fun dessert ideas will add magic to your table.
From cookies and cupcakes to cakes and chocolate treats, there's something sweet for everyone.
Written by Caroline Flowers
