Mandee’s Easter Dessert Roundup: Sweet, Whimsical & SO Worth It

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Hi sweet friends! Mandee here, and if you’re anything like me, Easter is the perfect excuse to bake all the pretty, pastel-colored treats that make this season feel magical. Whether you’re baking with the kiddos, hosting brunch, or just craving something springy and sweet — I’ve got you.

Here’s a basket-full of my favorite Easter dessert recipes, with links to the geniuses who created them. Let’s hop in! 🐇

🐣 1. Mini Egg Cookie Bars

Soft, buttery cookie bars loaded with crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs. These are easy, festive, and so addicting!
🧁 Recipe: Jane’s Patisserie
💡 Tip: Press extra eggs on top before baking for that bakery-style look.

🥕 2. Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Classic carrot cake flavor in a cupcake-sized bite! These are moist, spiced just right, and topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
🧁 Recipe: Sally’s Baking Addiction
🎨 Bonus points if you pipe little frosting carrots on top!

🐰 3. Easter Bunny Dirt Cups

These are a total hit with kids — layers of pudding, crushed Oreos, and peeps or bunny ears sticking out the top.
🧁 Recipe: Nourish Plate
👧 Fun idea: Let the littles help decorate!

🌼 4. Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Fresh, fruity, and just the right amount of tangy. The colors are so springy and pretty, these are perfect for Easter brunch.
🧁 Recipe: Live Well Bake Often
🍋 Tip: Chill overnight for the cleanest slices!

🐥 5. Peeps S’mores Dip

Melty chocolate, toasted Peeps, and graham crackers for dipping — need I say more? It’s Easter in a skillet.
🧁 Recipe: Cleverly Simple
🔥 Serve it warm and gooey right from the oven!

🍫 6. Chocolate Easter Nest Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes topped with “nest” frosting and mini eggs. They’re adorable and super chocolaty.
🧁 Recipe: The Baking Explorer
🪺 You could even use toasted coconut for the nest!

🥚 7. Hot Cross Bun Bread Pudding

Take your leftover buns and turn them into the most comforting dessert ever. Sweet custard, warm spices, and golden baked goodness.
🧁 Recipe: BBC Good Food
☁️ Add a little scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and thank me later.

🍓 8. Strawberry Shortcake Trifles

Individual trifles layered with buttery shortcake, whipped cream, and juicy strawberries = total springtime bliss.
🧁 Recipe: The Messy Kitchen
🍽️ Great for a crowd — or just for making brunch feel extra fancy.

🍋 9. Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

Bright, tangy, buttery cookies that look as good as they taste. The perfect balance of sweet and citrusy!
🧁 Recipe: Baking with Blondie
🌼 Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.

🧁 10. Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cupcakes

A decadent combination of creamy peanut butter cheesecake, a chocolate cookie crust, and a dollop of chocolate whipped cream on top. These cupcakes are rich, indulgent, and perfect for peanut butter lovers.
🧁 Recipe: That’s Just Jeni
🍫 Tip: Make extra — they disappear fast!

🌷 Final Thoughts

Whether you go all out with a bunny-shaped cake or whip up a batch of mini egg cookies, I hope these recipes add a little sweetness to your Easter celebration. 💕 If you make any of these, tag me @MandeeAndCo on Insta — I love seeing your creations! And don’t forget, the best desserts are the ones made with love (and maybe a little extra frosting 😉).

Hoppy baking! 🐰🧁
xoxo,
Mandee