10 Celebratory Desserts for Easter Sunday

Treat Easter guests to fresh spring flavors and cute candy-topped sweets.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 4:30pm

From citrusy cheesecakes to a blueberry-studded loaf and adorable cupcakes to sweets topped with mini candy eggs, these desserts are sure to delight both kids and adults. Many of the recipes are easy and approachable no matter your level of baking experience.

Why it matters

Easter is a popular time for family gatherings and celebrations, and desserts are often a centerpiece of these events. These recipes showcase a variety of spring-inspired flavors and creative presentations that can help make an Easter celebration extra special.

The details

The recipes featured include a honey-sweetened cheesecake, peanut butter blondies with candy eggs, a strawberry-rhubarb biscuit cobbler, Easter nest cupcakes, a blueberry-lemon loaf cake, bunny cupcakes, a strawberry-lemonade angel pie, Cadbury Mini Egg cookies, a no-bake lemon cheesecake, and carrot patch cupcakes. Many of the desserts highlight seasonal ingredients like strawberries, rhubarb, and blueberries.

  • The recipes are featured in a March 26, 2026 article on countryliving.com.

The players

Beth Branch

The author of the article.

The Antique Sandwich Co.

A restaurant in Tacoma, Washington that provided a recipe for a honey-sweetened cheesecake.

Jocelyn Delk Adams

A chef who provided a recipe for a strawberry-lemonade angel pie.

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The takeaway

These Easter dessert recipes showcase a variety of spring flavors and creative presentations that can help make an Easter celebration extra special, whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out.