I can’t believe that it is already March and that next month it will be Easter! This year is already flying by and I am trying to hang in there. So in order to get prepared for Easter, I figured I would share with you all some of my favorite desserts that I love to make around Easter/Spring time.
If you’ve been following me for awhile, then you know I am a huge baker and I have the worst sweet tooth in the world (which is ironic since I am a dental hygienist!). But basically, anytime I can find an excuse to make a dessert, I most definitely will.
And usually around every holiday, I am the one designated to bring the dessert, which I definitely don’t mind at all.
Now, I am not really one to come up with my own recipe, but I do love to find other food blogger’s amazing recipes and try them out from time to time. But I usually stick to my tried and true recipes for a holiday, such as Easter, because I don’t want to bring something to a family event that is not top notch.
So usually when I experiment with a new recipe, it is just for my hubby and I to test out. But below, I will share with you my top 5 Easter desserts that I have made time and time again and they are always absolutely delicious every time I make them!
1. Magnolia Lemon Cream Pie
To me, anything that is lemon flavored screams spring or Easter so I obviously love to incorporate as many lemon desserts as I can during this time. And this Magnolia Lemon Cream Pie has definitely become a favorite of mine.
I made it for the first time last year and I have made it several times since then. You can find the original recipe in the Magnolia Table cookbook.
Also, if you haven’t purchased the Magnolia Table cookbook yet, you definitely should! I have made so many recipes from it and they have all turned out so delicious! It really doesn’t disappoint. This pie also reminds me of lemon meringue pie, but it is much easier to make.
Me and meringue don’t get along too well so this is a great alternative and definitely my most favorite Easter dessert I’ve made so far!
2. Berry Mascarpone Layer Cake
This cake is a real show stopper. I usually make it all throughout the year too, whenever there is a special occasion such as a birthday or something like that. But this dessert is also perfect for Easter since it is very fruity and flavorful too.
I will warn you though, it does take a little work to prepare, but it is definitely worth it in the long run! It is so tasty and it looks so pretty when it’s completed too! You can find the original recipe for Berry Mascarpone Layer Cake here.
3. Lemon Bars
Big surprise! Another lemon related dessert made it on my list! I always love pies, but the only problem with them is that they don’t really yield too many servings. These bars, however, are a perfect alternative because they make a lot and they have a perfect lemony touch to them.
Plus, you can’t beat a yummy shortbread crust either! This would be a perfect quick and easy dessert to make for Easter this year for sure. You can find the original recipe in the Magnolia Table also.
4. Key Lime Parfaits
I made these key lime parfaits with a mix from one of my favorite companies, Mad Dash Mixes! And you honestly can’t even tell that they are made from a mix. They are so tasty and it tastes just like you spent all day making a key lime pie from scratch!
This was so much easier though because I didn’t have to spend any time cutting up key limes and squeezing them for the juice! So if you’re looking for a quick and delicious dessert for Easter, this is definitely the way to go since it’s a no bake recipe.
And you can use the code “Charity10” for 10% off your order with them. You really can’t beat that!
5. Easter Sugar Cookies
I think anytime of the year is a good excuse to make iced sugar cookies and Easter is no exception! I usually make these cookies around Christmastime (see My Top 5 Christmas Cookies that I Bake Every Year), but I found these adorable Easter themed cookie cutters and I had to put them to good use!
This would be a great Easter dessert to make with your kids and let them decorate and ice the cookies any way they want to! You can find the original cookie recipe here if you want to bake them too. I highly recommend them!
I literally can’t stop eating them every time I make them at home.
I hope you all will try out some of my favorite Easter desserts and let me know what you think about them! I am sure they will become a staple in your home year after year too once you try them out.
I could probably leave the sugar cookies, but the other 4 look awesome, if I had to choose one, if probably go with the parfaits.
Yes! Those were so delicious. And so easy too!
How to choose? Or not. Thanks for sharing all of these recipes. Just when I feel stuck about what to serve inspiration is in my email. Thanks!!
Awe thank you so much! Yes, you can’t go wrong with any of these options. They are all so tasty!
Oh, these desserts look delicious! I would love to try them all, I don’t think I could choose a favourite without trying them all first. Tough job, but someone has to do it haha.
Thanks for sharing these, will be giving them a go this easter!
Aimsy xoxo
Aimsyās Antics
Exactly! You gotta try them all to see which ones are your favorites for sure!
Key lime has such an amazing flavour that I would like to eat everyday! All the other cakes sound amazing too x
Yes! Key Lime is so tasty! I love it for Spring!
Those look so delicious, I’m literally drooling! Thank you for sharing these yummy treats ā”
āAthena Christy
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Awe thank you so much! They are all so tasty!
I’m so excited to make my Easter Cookies!
Love, Amie ā¤
The Curvaceous Vegan
Yes! They are so tasty!
Omg these all look delicious!! I definitely want to try the lemon cream pie š
Yes! That one is my very favorite!
The lemon bars look SO good! I’m definitely going to look at the recipe!
Yes! The lemon bars are super tasty. I think I may make them again while I am stuck at home all weekend lol
All 5 look amazing and delicious! Iām home a lot right now so baking is definitely on the agenda for me! Thanks,
Mark
Thank you! I am doing a ton of baking and cooking right now too!
Oh my goodness, these all look utterly delicious! Like you, I adore lemon flavoured dishes so I’m going to have to take a look at that Magnolia Table cookbook shortly. Happy Easter and happy baking if you do any more! x
Yes you definitely should Lisa! I highly recommend that cookbook. All of her recipes in it are delicious!
That Berry Mascarpone Layer Cake looks soo good! I think I might try it this Easter.
You should! It’s the perfect cake for Easter! Fruity and delicious!
Holy heck these look amazing! I’m probably go for the lemon bars because I’m a sucker for anything lemon! xxx
Yes me too girl! I was just thinking I should make another round of them this weekend while I am stuck at home!
I love sweet stuff too, but I appreciate having a little tart flavor too. I’m loving the lemon and key lime desserts you included.
Yes! I think anything lemon or key lime flavored is just perfect for spring!
These look amazing! I’m going to have a try at making the sugar cookies. Thanks for sharing! xx
No problem! You should definitely try the sugar cookies for sure! They are so delicious!
Oh my! These look all delicious! Cookies are also on my top 5 desserts, but I definitely want to try how Key Lime Parfaits taste and want to try out those Lemon Bars! Mmmm. Can’t wait to make + eat them. Thanks for sharing, great post.
Thank you so much! Yes, I love all things lemon and key lime during this season! It is so tasty!
The berry mascarpone cake looks insanely good! You can definitely tell that it takes a lot of work to make but it looks incredible š x
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Yes! It is time consuming, but totally worth it in the end!
They all look so good! I never usually make anything special for Easter, maybe I should try something new this year x
Sophie
Yes you should! Easter is the perfect time to make something special!
I canāt believe Easter is SO soon. These desserts all sound amazing, I must admit Iām a sucker when it comes to lemon flavoured desserts – so refreshing. Thanks for sharing.
Holly x
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Me too Holly! I will choose anything lemon flavored right now! It is so perfect for spring!
Wow these all look so good, but the Sugar Cookies are really calling my name. I love the cute designs!!
Thank you so much! The sugar cookies really are tasty and cute for sure!
I can’t believe Easter is around the corner too! It is great that you have a ton of recipes to celebrate Easter! Big plus that they are all desserts, hehe.The cakes look delicious! Mmm, the frosting is amazing. The parfait is totally my vibe! Thanks for sharing your favorite recipes!
Nancy ā„ exquisitely.me
No problem, Nancy! Thank you for stopping by and reading! I love the parfaits too. They were so easy and delicious to make!
These are mouthwatering! You have a good list here, definitely inspires me to do something special for Easter.
Yes you definitely should! Easter is the perfect time to do something special like this!
All of these desserts look so delicious! I’m so excited to make Easter treats this year! Thanks for sharing! š
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No problem! I love making Easter treats too!
The key lime parfais is the one I NEED to try! But they all looks sooooo delish, ah! Thanks for the inspo!
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No problem my friend! The Key Lime Parfait definitely was delicious and easy as well!
Good thing we have a very large family because several of these are going to end up on the dessert table!
Awe yay! Your family will definitely love them! They are all so tasty!
Awe yay! Your family will definitely love them! They are all so tasty.
Okay you have now convinced me that I need the Magnolia Cookbook. Thank you for sharing. I love lemon desserts because they aren’t too sweet. That lemon cream pie sounds like a winner!
Oh my goodness that one is definitely my favorite. Lemon desserts are so perfect for spring! And yes, you really need the Magnolia cookbook! I haven’t made anything from it that I don’t like. All the recipes are so fantastic!
Wow, they look so delicious and mouth watering. The cake is looks amazing. I bake cakes as well for occasions and I should check out your recipes. Thank you for sharing
Yes! You should definitely try out that cake! It is perfect for special occasions! And super delicious!
Those Key Lime Prafaits though. So hungry.
They were so delicious! I loved them!
These look absolutely amazing! I have quite the sweet tooth myself (I’ve been doing nothing but baking these past few weeks…I’m going to get the quarantine 15), and these are some lovely recipes for Easter/spring. I love citrus based desserts when the weather starts to get warmer, and that lemon cream pie is making me feel weak in the knees. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful desserts!
Me too Carolyn. I think citrus based desserts are just perfect for spring! The lemon cream pie is my favorite! I wish I had the stuff to make it because I definitely would today. Although, I settled on making the lemon bars since I had everything for that too. So it was still a nice tasty treat!
Thanks for inspiration. Wow magnolia..
Yes. I love that cookbook so much! So many tasty recipes in there
These all look so beautiful and delicious. I will need to add them to my must make list!!
Thank you so much. They are all very tasty!
I also feel like lemons and limes screams spring! These are really nice desserts and your cookies are just adorable.
Awe thank you so much! Yes, I think I am going to make that lemon pie for Easter next weekend too!
These look absolutely delicious.
Thank you, they really are!
This post is lovely and it just came in the right time. I was so confused as to what to prepare, but now after this post, I know what it is. Thank you so much for this beautiful post. Keep writing.
Thank you so much. Glad I could help you plan it out!
That Marscapone cake looks delicious and pretty easy to make! Thanks for these great Easter ideas!
It is so delicious! Definitely one of my all time favorite desserts!
These look delicious! I wish I was better at baking, Iād have them all ready for the family tomorrow.. we hope you have a great Easter!
Thank you so much Annie! I hope you and your family have a fabulous Easter too!
I would definitely try the lemon bars & sugar cookies – might even be good to make together!
Yes! They would totally go together because the lemon bars have like a shortbread crust to them so I think they would be the perfect match!
Those lemon bars look so delicious! I love these Easter recipes… I think Iām ready to do some more baking now!
Al x
Thank you so much! I just baked the lemon pie for Easter tomorrow! It’s so tasty!!
Do I want to make all five of these right now – ummmm yes I do! Wow they all look so scrumptious! I might just have to pick one though, otherwise I’ll be having a mad sugar rush this weekend – great post, thanks for sharing x
Lol I have been in a mad sugar rush during this whole quarantine process. I can’t stop baking lol
Oh my gosh these all sound amazing. I particularly love the look of the berry layered cake and those sugar cookies look adorable
Yes, I love the berry cake too! Perfect for a special occasion!
omg I can’t pick a favourite! I kept scrolling and the gasps got bigger and bigger!
I LOVE key lime anything! Might have to make this but tweak it a little to make it vegan friendly! Also the lemon bars!!! omg!
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! I love key lime anything too and the lemon bars are to die for as well. I have definitely done a lot of baking during this quarantine time for sure.
Each and everyone of these deserts look delicious. x
Thank you so much, they are pretty delicious!
The sugar cookies are sooo adorable š Kids would love this! The lemon bars I’m trying tonight because I have all the stuff for it. I read the post and checked right away because they look amazing š„ thanks for sharing girl
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you are going to make the lemon bars! You will love them!
My sister loves lemon flavoured desserts, so these lemon bars sound so good š thank you for sharing x
Oh yay! I love lemon flavored desserts too! They are so perfect for spring!
These all look delicious! But I have a thing for lemon, so I can’t really pass on the pie and the lemon bars! They look amazing, thank you for sharing x
I have a thing for lemon too! That’s my favorite kind of spring dessert!
I’ve probably already commented on this but these desserts look bloody delicious. I’m a sucker for lemon, so the lemon pie and the bars would go down an absolute treat! x
Lol I am a sucker for lemon too. I am dying to remake some of these desserts again this year!
I absolutely love the look of the first pie on this list but the lemon bars would be my go too! They look so delicious and I would have to eat them all in one sitting x
Thank you so much! They are very easy to eat all in one sitting for sure!
In my house, Easter is the time for alll the desserts. I love your sugar cookies recipe.
Rosie
Thank you! The sugar cookies are pretty tasty!
These look yummy! I’m not very adventurous when it comes to desserts. I have only tried lemon bars from the desserts you shared in this post and it’s making me crave lemon bars. I am interested in trying out the other desserts you mentioned especially the cream pie š
Yes you should definitely try the cream pie. It’s so delicious!
Wow……all are yummy-licious desserts. Really like the lim parfait. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you. So glad you think so as well. They are all pretty tasty.
Great post, I would love to try the lemon bars
Thanks for sharing
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Thanks! They are very tasty
They all look super yummy! It’s a no for me this year for dessert as I’m on a low carb diet but this post definitely made me regret my decision lol!
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Oh man! Sad day! Maybe next year then
Wow these all look amazing! Iād like to make all of them but that layer cake in particular looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
Yes! The layer cake is absolutely amazing!
This post made my mouth water, I now want to eat all of these desserts especially the lemon ones x
Yes! The lemon ones are my favorites for sure!
Omg how yummy do these sound? Iām the same, anything with lemon Iām all over this time of the year; Iām going to have to make the lemon cream pie!
Yes! I want anything lemon during the spring! So tasty!
This list has me drooling! I love lemon cream pie and sugar cookies and lemon bars, but what has me most excited are the parfaits. Your colors too are spot on with the welcoming of spring!
Awe thank you so much! Yes, they are all amazing! You can’t go wrong with any!
These Easter desserts look delicious! I could eat all of these now! x
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Thank you! I could eat them all now too!
They look so delish! I could have all of them now. I love lemon cream pie and sugar cookies x
Thank you! I love anything lemon for Easter too!
Amazing collection, they all sounds so delicious so I don’t
know which one I would favour. Looks absolutely fantastic..
Thank you! They are all delicious for sure!