Easter is a time for indulging, so why not celebrate the bank holiday with one of these spectacular sweets? Discover our range of traditional Easter desserts, as well as modern twists and Easter pudding recipes to please everyone, from a rich chocolate cheesecake and comforting hot cross bun pudding to a light, zingy lemon tart.
Whether you have Easter eggs to use up or want to create a cocoa-filled ode to the season of chocolate, we have cakes, desserts and bakes to fit the bill with our Easter chocolate recipes. Or maybe you’re not so much of a chocolate lover, why not try our Easter cookies? There are alternative flavour options, such as carrot or shortbread. Round off your Easter lunch with a showstopping bake; check out our top Easter cake ideas for inspiration.
For more traditional Easter dessert inspiration, check out our Easter dessert recipes and Easter baking recipes.
Easy Easter dessert recipes
Serving size: 15
What better way to round off an Easter feast than this showstopping chocolate cheesecake on a buttery cookie dough base? This rich, creamy dessert is topped with a layer of silky chocolate ganache, then decorated with all manner of chocolate mini eggs, white chocolate buttons, mini cookies and chocolate nests. Kids will love piling on as many toppings as they can! You can find more tips for making your own edible decorations in our cookie dough cheesecake recipe.
We’ve got plenty more Easter cheesecake recipes, including chocolate, fruity and boozy versions.
Serving size: 8
Sweet, sticky and chocolatey – our special twist on bread and butter pudding is everything an Easter dessert should be. Crispy waffles are baked in a rich, chocolatey custard with a hidden puddle of salted caramel below. It can be prepared up to a day before baking, and benefits from at least one hour resting before going into the oven, as this gives the waffles a chance to soak up all the lovely custard.
Serve up more delicious desserts or brunches with these waffle recipes.
Serving size: 8-10
This easy no-bake cheesecake is a real treat for Biscoff lovers. The base is made from crushed Lotus Biscoff biscuits and melted butter for a sweet, lightly spiced crunch. The creamy filling combines soft cheese, double cream, icing sugar and smooth Biscoff spread, all whipped together until thick and smooth. It’s finished with a drizzle of melted Biscoff spread and a scattering of biscuit crumbs. Prep takes just 20 mins, making it a brilliant make-ahead option for your Easter celebrations.
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Serving size: 6
Fancy something a bit lighter to balance all the chocolate? This zesty lemon and passion fruit tart is simply bursting with fresh, tropical flavours and takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Make the most of a jar of lemon curd by combining it with creamy mascarpone and passion fruit to form the main filling. Spread this over a crispy puff pastry base, then top with fresh passion fruit and crunchy pistachios for a simple yet satisfying spring dessert.
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Serving size: 9-12
Put your air fryer to good use this Easter by giving these easy and decadent brownies a whirl, turned up a notch by stirring crunchy hot cross bun chunks into the batter. If you’re feeling extra-creative, add any mix-ins you like; marzipan, chopped nuts and crystallised stem ginger all work well.
Fancy something a bit different? Try our malted milk blondies instead for more gooey goodness.
Serving size: 12
A creative twist on traditional simnel cake, this sweet, fluffy bread is rippled with spiced butter, soaked dried fruit and cubes of marzipan for real wow factor. Once baked, it’s finished with a drizzle of maple syrup and dusting of icing sugar. This unique bake captures the essence of Easter and is perfect for sharing.
Sweet focaccia fan? Try our cinnamon bun focaccia and strawberry & chocolate focaccia next.
Serving size: 8-10
Celebrate the spring produce with this rhubarb & custard pavlova – a stunning centrepiece for your Easter feast. The crisp meringue base is topped with silky homemade custard and clouds of whipped cream. Poached rhubarb, cooked gently with vanilla and orange zest, provides a tart and vibrant contrast to the sweet meringue and creamy custard. Finish with a drizzle of rhubarb syrup for a beautiful, glossy Easter dessert.
If you like the look of this, you’ll love Edd Kimber’s rhubarb & custard tart.
Serving size: 10
Calling all banoffee fans! We’ve taken this comfort food favourite up a notch with a salted caramel filling, muscovado whipped cream and crunchy hazelnut praline topping. Despite these extra flourishes, it’s no more extra work thanks to a few cheat’s ingredients, like dulce de leche for the filling and chocolate oat biscuits for the base. This impressive salted caramel & banoffee pie is ready in under an hour and perfect for making ahead.
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Serving size: 12
Bake our fruity Simnel cake for a traditional Easter treat. The moist sponge is packed with citrussy flavours, dried fruit, and gentle, warming spices. Top with a smooth layer of marzipan and 11 rolled balls, which are said to represent the 11 disciples of Jesus. For an extra wow-factor, we’ve popped this under the grill for a couple of minutes to create a caramelised effect. Do take care if you do this, though, as the marzipan will burn easily.
Try more traditional bakes in our collection of Simnel cake recipes.
Serving size: 8
This comforting rhubarb, almond & custard sponge pudding is a superb choice for Easter. Roasted rhubarb that’s been sweetened with vanilla forms the base, and is then topped with a light almond sponge batter. Dollops of custard are then swirled into the batter along with a scattering of flaked almonds for crunch. Serve it warm with ice cream or cold double cream for the ultimate treat.
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Serving size: 12
Looking for a simple yet impressive dessert? Our fudgy baked dark chocolate tart oozes luxury, but is super-easy to make. It’s ready in under an hour, but you can also prepare it a day ahead. A rich, dark chocolate ganache filling is speckled with glinting golden chocolate eggs, which also add a delightful caramel crunch with every mouthful. Serve with cooling crème fraîche and top with a dusting of cocoa powder, if you wish.
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Serving size: 6
Celebrate seasonal rhubarb by incorporating it into a luxurious crème brûlée. The harmonious combination of these punchy pink stems with zingy stem ginger and rich, creamy custard is irresistible. It wouldn’t be a proper crème brûlée without that signature caramelised topping – if you don’t have a blowtorch, pop it under a hot grill, but keep a close eye, it may go runny.
Get more seasonal inspiration with our rhubarb recipes.
Serving size: 8-10
When faced with the difficult decision of choosing between two desserts, we think it’s only right to combine the best of both. A case in point is this marvellous tiramisu and meringue roulade. The coffee ganache and silky mascarpone cream centre contrast beautifully with the crisp meringue exterior. A final dusting of cocoa provides a hint of bitterness to balance out the dessert’s sweet notes.
Find more tempting tiramisu recipes and showstopping roulade ideas.
Serving size: 8
There’s little more comforting than a warm, self-saucing pudding. Our contemporary take on this retro classic is flavoured with the dream team in toast toppings – peanut butter and jam. Think soft, nutty sponge with a slight saltiness and jammy, sweet berries below. Serve this peanut butter & jam pudding with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or warm custard.
Get more comfort food inspiration from our bread and butter pudding recipes.
Serving size: 12-16
These creme egg brownies are an indulgent Easter bake – the rich chocolate brownie base is swirled with sticky creme eggs. They’re best served chilled for an extra-fudgy texture – perfect for sharing at an Easter party.
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Serving size: 8-10
Finish off your Easter feast on a light and fruity note with a classic dessert with a twist. Syrupy baked rhubarb is stacked with layers of fluffy sponge and vanilla custard, then topped with a dollop of creamy mascarpone laced with almond liqueur. Complete this towering rhubarb trifle by sprinkling over a crunchy oat and almond crumble, and you have a proper grown-up dessert.
Serving size: 14
It wouldn’t be a proper foodie ode to Easter without a massive triple-layered chocolate cake. This spectacular bake features layers of moist chocolate sponge sandwiched with a salty-sweet peanut butter frosting. We’ve gone all out for the toppings, with a decadent dark chocolate ganache drip, crunchy pretzel bark, chocolate eggs, and shimmering gold lustre dust. The result is truly mesmerising, as well as being mouth-watering!
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Serving size: 10
There’s little more as satisfying as an oozing self-saucing pudding. We’ve given the classic lemon drizzle cake a special retro twist by turning it into a sensational sponge pudding, complete with gooey citrus sauce. This budget-friendly dessert features a speedy homemade lemon curd that will magically pool at the bottom of the cake batter while baking to form a sweet syrup. Best eaten straightaway with cream or custard, this lemon drizzle sponge pudding makes a light and refreshing round-off to a rich Easter lunch. Also try our indulgent British classic pudding, Queen of Puddings recipe.
Serving size: 12
Make this easy Easter-themed traybake with the kids. Deliciously squidgy and easy to make, this tasty Easter egg traybake features a chocolate sponge covered in fudge icing, decorated with Easter sweets and treats. Enjoy them for a post-Easter lunch snack, or wrap them up and give them as a gift to friends and family.
Find more fun twists on sweet traybake recipes, including our seasonal lemon & elderflower traybake.
Serving size: 12
Although we wouldn’t normally advocate bread for dessert, this sweet and sticky bake is a worthy exception. We’ve given the classic American monkey bread an Easter makeover with warming carrot cake spices, crunchy walnuts, marzipan balls, and a zesty orange icing. Our unctuous carrot cake monkey bread is best served warm and designed to be pulled apart – it’s sure to be a hit with a kids!
Check out more of our carrot cake recipes and try our classic monkey bread.
Serving size: 4
Bananas are such a versatile fruit when it comes to puddings. We love them in everything from banoffee pie to banana ice cream sandwiches. This brilliantly boozy dessert takes the fruit to the next level by baking them in rum or whisky and maple syrup, then grilling until beautifully golden and caramelised. Served with ice cream and toasted pecans for a simple, sophisticated end to the meal.
Serving size: 4
If you’ve somehow ended up with a surplus of hot cross buns and want to jazz them up, we’ve got a sweet solution. Combine this Easter baking staple with a classic British pudding, and you have the ultimate comfort food. Our hot cross bread & lemon pudding is sumptuously rich and stodgy, but gets a refreshing, tangy lift from lemon curd. It’s perfect served with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
See our collection of hot cross bun recipes for sweet and savoury variations on this fruity Easter bread.
Serving size: 6
These Easter chocolate pots are delightfully decadent, low on effort and require very little preparation time. Whip them up in just 15 minutes using fresh shop-bought custard, dark chocolate and crème fraîche. After chilling, serve the individual chocolate pots with a colourful spread of crushed chocolate mini eggs, chopped toasted hazelnuts, and sprinkles, so everyone can dig in and help themselves.
Find more ideas for using up leftover eggs with our Easter chocolate recipes.
Serving size: 6
Take the best of two of our favourite puddings – the golden, crunchy topping of a crumble and the buttery base of a pie – fill it with fruit and voilà! You have a warming dessert that slices neatly and delivers a trio of textures. We’ve made our crumble pie with apples, but you can fill it with your favourite fruits of the season.
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Serving size: 10-12
This eye-catching Easter tiffin will not only brighten up the room, but also makes a great activity for kids to get involved with. The ‘nest’ is based on a simple fridge cake, which can be customised with tasty additions like pretzels, peanuts, shredded wheat and raisins. Fill generously with a colourful assortment of chocolate eggs, then let your little helpers dig in to their chocolatey creation.
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