50 of the Best Easter Recipes Everyone Will Love.

50 of the Best Easter Recipes Everyone Will Love. From spring brunches and fresh salads to show-stopping dinners, decadent desserts, and festive cocktails—these are the recipes we’ve loved most over the years.

It’s almost Easter Sunday, and I’m more excited this year than ever. I’m really hoping to be with my family—it’s been over a month since I’ve seen them, and I miss cooking for everyone. And I especially miss my dad’s hugs.

With Easter just days away, I realized I hadn’t yet shared our favorite Easter recipes. Unlike Christmas, where I tend to stick to a set menu, Easter is one I love to switch up. Some years it’s steak or beef tenderloin, but lately I’ve been leaning more toward lamb or pork—something that feels a little more springy.

And dessert is always where I have the most fun. I love baking Easter cakes, making chocolate bunnies, and adding in a few festive, sweet touches. It really is such a special holiday, filled with so many delicious recipes.

I always think back to the way my Nonnie hosted.

She made everything feel so thoughtful and special—from the flowers to the place settings. One of her best tricks was setting the table the night before, giving herself time to make everything beautiful without extra stress.

Taking a cue from Nonnie, I’m sharing recipes below that are not only delicious, but easy to pull off. Many can be prepped ahead or left to slow-cook while guests arrive. The key to a great gathering is a relaxed host, so keep things simple, delegate where you can, and let these recipes do the work for you.

Enjoy, and happy Easter!

50 of the Best Easter Recipes

Layered Raspberry Scones

2.97 from 27 votes

12 scones

Made with cream cheese, jam, and fresh berries—flaky, buttery, and perfect for spring and summer baking!

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Smashed Raspberry Dutch Baby

4 from 8 votes

6

A puffy skillet-baked pancake swirled with lemon, raspberries, and jam…perfect for Mother's Day or weekend brunch!

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Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Icing

4.55 from 11 votes

12

Soft buttery dough swirled with blueberry jam and frosted with warming maple vanilla icing!

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Blueberry Muffin Bread

4.59 from 48 votes

1 loaf

This whole-grain, high-protein bread is special, thanks to ribbons of blueberry jam and clusters of cinnamon crunch!

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Baked Strawberry Glazed Doughnut.

4.75 from 31 votes

12 doughnuts

Each sweet bite is perfectly soft, doughy, and topped with a creamy strawberry glaze – they do not disappoint!

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Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

4.75 from 79 votes

8

Every bite is moist and light, layered with fresh berries, jam, and hints of lemon – the perfect spring cake!

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Cinnamon Crunch Swirled Banana Bread

4.85 from 40 votes

8

Adding a cinnamon swirl and topping with crunchy chunks of cinnamon sugar ensures the yummiest banana bread!

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Baked Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

4.91 from 31 votes

6

Whether you make this for Easter, Mother’s Day, or weekend brunch, it always gets rave reviews!

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Iced Lemon Loaf

4.34 from 702 votes

8

With an extra swirl of cream cheese…better than any coffee shop, has a nice spring vibe, plus easier than you'd think to make!

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Herby Everything Cheddar Swirl Buns.

4.33 from 486 votes

12

Easy, doughy, swirled with cheddar cheese, basil pesto, fresh herbs, and a little everything bagel spice too. Serve as an easy brunch, appetizer, or even as a side dish…perfect, springy and DELICIOUS!

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Lemon Sugar Rolls with Vanilla Cream Cheese Icing

4.37 from 383 votes

12 rolls

A great make-ahead breakfast or brunch item for any upcoming spring/summer occasions.

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Baked Berry and Cream Cheese Croissant French Toast.

4.44 from 454 votes

8

Soft, buttery, flaky croissants layered with sweet fruit jam and extra creamy, cream cheese. Then baked in an eggy french toast “batter”. Super pretty when topped with fresh berries.

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Salted Pretzel Honey Butter Biscuits

5 from 6 votes

10 biscuits

Flaky, buttery biscuits meet soft pretzels—served warm with whipped honey butter. The ultimate cozy holiday roll!

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Appetizers/Sides

Salted Honey Butter Cheddar Brioche Rolls

2.70 from 13 votes

12 rolls

The perfect addition to any gathering, be it a cozy dinner, a weekend brunch, or a holiday spread!

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Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes with Sesame Breadcrumbs and Burrata

4.80 from 5 votes

8

Each bite is rich, bright, and full of texture — guests will be begging for more!

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Lemon Parmesan Sesame Salad

4.44 from 16 votes

6

This is best served with steak dinners, plates of pasta, BBQs, and anything else that needs a good green salad!

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Sun-Dried Tomato Garlic Olive Oil Dip

4.81 from 21 votes

6

Your new go-to dip for spring and summer…comes together in just minutes and is so delicious!

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Homemade Honey Butter Cheddar Biscuits

4.87 from 59 votes

8 biscuits

A simple bread recipe to serve for brunch or dinner…you can never go wrong with a great biscuit!

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Whipped Goat Cheese and Calabrian Chile Oil Dip

5 from 1 vote

6

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Tomato Peach Caprese with Brown Butter

4.24 from 13 votes

8

A fresh take on caprese with roasted peaches, burst tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and brown butter!

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Roasted Garlic Bread Caprese Dip

4.99 from 67 votes

8

Roasted garlic, shallots, and tomatoes are all mixed into the creamiest dip topped with melty mozzarella cheese!

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Pesto Cheese Garlic Butter Soft Pretzel Knots

4.95 from 17 votes

16 knots

The cheesiest twisted Pesto Garlic Butter Soft Pretzel Knots…simple to make and even more delicious to eat!

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Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata

4.92 from 113 votes

8 Servings

Simple to throw together, fresh, and flavorful…and it doubles as the prettiest centerpiece!

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Crispy Brown Butter Sage Smashed Potatoes

4.98 from 40 votes

6

With hints of sage, thyme, parmesan, and garlic, these easy-to-make potatoes are sure to be a hit!

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How to Make an Easy Mediterranean Mezze Platter

4.50 from 8 votes

8

Great for year-round entertaining plus everything comes from the store…this platter even doubles as the prettiest centerpiece!

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Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

4.96 from 64 votes

4

Served with fresh naan, this is the simplest to throw together, looks super fancy, and tastes even better!

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Honey Butter Jalapeño Cheddar Rolls

4.60 from 72 votes

12 rolls

Light, airy, and wonderful right out of the oven with a smear of salted, sweet honey butter!

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Parmesan Tahini Kale Salad with Breadcrumbs and Crunchy Chickpeas

4.90 from 138 votes

6

A simple salad, but one that will leave you craving it weekly!

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Crispy Oregano Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Feta Sauce

4.85 from 98 votes

8

Perfect appetizer or side…potatoes that everyone will beg you to make again!

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Artichoke Gouda Tart

4.88 from 86 votes

6

Flaky puff pastry dough topped with melty gouda cheese, marinated artichokes, and fresh garlic and herbs…so simple and easy!

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Garlic Herb Roasted Olives with Burrata

4.94 from 44 votes

8

Herby-salty roasted olives with warm creamy burrata cheese and sweet honey…so simple so delicious!

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Dinner

Caprese Pasta Salad

4.20 from 21 votes

8

Fresh, easy, and full of summer flavor—roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado, and balsamic!

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20 Minute Honey Mustard Salmon

3.45 from 27 votes

6

Sweet, savory, perfectly spiced, and ready in just 20 minutes. An easy, nourishing dinner you’ll make on repeat—simple, flavorful, and so good!

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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon In Lemony Parmesan Cream

4.99 from 53 votes

4

Perfect for when you’re craving something a little fancier, but need something quick and easy to prepare!

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The Italian Salad Sandwich

5 from 16 votes

6

I put my favorite salad inside a crusty loaf of ciabatta – DELICIOUS…you'll crave this sandwich all summer long!

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Creamy Avocado Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad

4.94 from 29 votes

8

The creamy dressing with the pasta, spicy salsa, cheese, avocado, and bacon is the yummiest!

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BLT Pasta Salad

4.92 from 101 votes

6

Simple to toss together, super flavorful…one of those recipes everyone LOVES…serve this up at your next backyard dinner!

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Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Parmesan Wine Cream Sauce

4.89 from 52 votes

16

Feels elegant and fancy yet comes together in under an hour…sure to be loved by all!

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Caprese Caesar Pasta Salad

4.88 from 95 votes

6

Almost completely no-cook, comes together quickly with very little effort, delicious, and perfect for Mother's Day!

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Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

4.92 from 831 votes

6

Simple cornflake-crusted chicken baked up on a sheet pan until crispy and delicious – loved by everyone!

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One Skillet Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken and Orzo with Feta Sauce

4.54 from 1490 votes

6

The perfect all-in-one winter dinner…quick, easy, colorful, and delicious!

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Lemon Chicken Skewers with Creamy Feta Sauce

3.99 from 1089 votes

6

It doesn’t get more delicious…simple, healthy, extra colorful, super flavorful, and so delicious!

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Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Dijon Chicken with Feta Goddess Sauce

4.33 from 874 votes

6

Quick, easy, extra colorful, super flavorful, and so delicious. The perfect dinner to serve any night of the week…promise this is not your average sheet pan dinner!

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Parmesan Garlic Butter Crusted Halibut

4.84 from 30 votes

4

Crispy Parmesan garlic butter crusted halibut baked until golden and tender. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights!

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Easter Dessert

Carrot Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

4.74 from 53 votes

10

Soft, fluffy, sweet, and delicious…the perfect spring cake!

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5 Ingredient Magic Cookies

4.79 from 57 votes

22 cookies

These cookies take just a few minutes to prep, then bake, and kind of like magic you'll have delicious cookies!!

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Toasted Marshmallow Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

4.67 from 12 votes

24 bars

Sweet, salty, buttery, gooey, toasty, and just a bit addicting – you're going to love these!

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

4.86 from 74 votes

12 cupcakes

The perfect cupcakes to bake for both spring and summer and especially for upcoming Easter and Mother's Day!

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Salty Pretzel Banana Pudding Ice Cream Cake

4.98 from 68 votes

8

Nostalgic banana pudding recreated in vanilla ice cream cake with a salty pretzel crust – YUM!

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Strawberry Pretzel Ice Cream Cake

4.87 from 59 votes

8

The creamy, extra berry-filled, no-bake cake that requires very little effort…your new go-to summer cake!

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Giant Frosted Strawberry Pop Tart

4.76 from 66 votes

9 pop tarts

Bursting with freshness, perfectly sweet, and ever so flaky…every bite is delicious and fun!

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Double Strawberry Cupcakes

4.65 from 182 votes

18 cupcakes

Light, fluffy, and double the strawberry flavor…perfect deliciously sweet berry-filled treat for Easter!

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Swirled Blackberry Lavender Sheet Cake

4.41 from 543 votes

12

Layered with fresh berries, hints of lavender, and sweet vanilla cake. this is the perfect berry-filled cake for any and all occasions.

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Easy Strawberry Tiramisu

4.66 from 50 votes

8

No-bake, creamy, and berry-filled, a yummy summer treat that requires very little effort…a great make-head party dessert!

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Bursting Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake.

4.45 from 543 votes

24

3 layers of light and fluffy lemon cake swirled with a mix of fresh blueberries and blueberry jam. Each cake layer is frosted generously with whipped blueberry mascarpone buttercream.

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Lemon Coconut Naked Cake with Whipped Vanilla Buttercream.

4.34 from 326 votes

12

Three soft, perfectly sweet, very moist, extra coconutty, lemon scented cake layers. Each drizzled lightly with a sweet honey lemon syrup, and then generously frosted with the most delicious whipped vanilla buttercream. 

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Nonnie’s 6 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake

4.50 from 353 votes

10

The go-to summer dessert…super easy, yet so delicious…and SO SIMPLE. This is everyone's favorite summertime ice cream cake!

 

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No Fuss Lemon Tart.

4.33 from 969 votes

8

Made with only 4 base ingredients and a crust of sweet graham crackers, salty pretzels, and a touch of butter. Combine with the creamy lemon filling – perfection!

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Homemade Hostess Cupcake Cake

3.22 from 14 votes

18

Rich chocolate cake with caramel marshmallow fluff then topped with fudgy glaze. Fun, messy, and delicious!

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