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

2.88 from 25 votes

Layered Raspberry Scones

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

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4 from 8 votes

Smashed Raspberry Dutch Baby

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

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4.55 from 11 votes

Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Icing

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

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4.56 from 45 votes

Blueberry Muffin Bread

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

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4.74 from 30 votes

Baked Strawberry Glazed Doughnut.

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

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4.75 from 78 votes

Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

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

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4.84 from 37 votes

Cinnamon Crunch Swirled Banana Bread

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

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4.91 from 30 votes

Baked Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

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

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4.34 from 702 votes

Iced Lemon Loaf

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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4.32 from 485 votes

Herby Everything Cheddar Swirl Buns.

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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4.37 from 381 votes

Lemon Sugar Rolls with Vanilla Cream Cheese Icing

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

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4.44 from 452 votes

Baked Berry and Cream Cheese Croissant French Toast.

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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5 from 2 votes

Salted Pretzel Honey Butter Biscuits

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

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Appetizers/Sides

2.70 from 13 votes

Salted Honey Butter Cheddar Brioche Rolls

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

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4.80 from 5 votes

Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes with Sesame Breadcrumbs and Burrata

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

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4.44 from 16 votes

Lemon Parmesan Sesame Salad

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

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4.81 from 21 votes

Sun-Dried Tomato Garlic Olive Oil Dip

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

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4.87 from 58 votes

Homemade Honey Butter Cheddar Biscuits

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

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5 from 1 vote

Whipped Goat Cheese and Calabrian Chile Oil Dip

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4 from 10 votes

Tomato Peach Caprese with Brown Butter

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

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4.99 from 62 votes

Roasted Garlic Bread Caprese Dip

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

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4.95 from 17 votes

Pesto Cheese Garlic Butter Soft Pretzel Knots

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

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4.91 from 108 votes

Marinated Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata

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

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4.98 from 39 votes

Crispy Brown Butter Sage Smashed Potatoes

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

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4.50 from 8 votes

How to Make an Easy Mediterranean Mezze Platter

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

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4.96 from 63 votes

Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

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

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4.60 from 71 votes

Honey Butter Jalapeño Cheddar Rolls

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

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4.90 from 137 votes

Parmesan Tahini Kale Salad with Breadcrumbs and Crunchy Chickpeas

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

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4.85 from 98 votes

Crispy Oregano Roasted Potatoes with Creamy Feta Sauce

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

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4.88 from 86 votes

Artichoke Gouda Tart

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

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4.94 from 44 votes

Garlic Herb Roasted Olives with Burrata

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

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Dinner

3.94 from 16 votes

Caprese Pasta Salad

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

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3.18 from 23 votes

20 Minute Honey Mustard Salmon

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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4.99 from 52 votes

Garlic Butter Baked Salmon In Lemony Parmesan Cream

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

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5 from 14 votes

The Italian Salad Sandwich

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

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4.94 from 29 votes

Creamy Avocado Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad

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

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4.91 from 100 votes

BLT Pasta Salad

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

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4.89 from 52 votes

Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Parmesan Wine Cream Sauce

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

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4.88 from 90 votes

Caprese Caesar Pasta Salad

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

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4.92 from 819 votes

Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

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

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4.54 from 1484 votes

One Skillet Lemon Butter Dijon Chicken and Orzo with Feta Sauce

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

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3.99 from 1088 votes

Lemon Chicken Skewers with Creamy Feta Sauce

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

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4.33 from 873 votes

Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Dijon Chicken with Feta Goddess Sauce

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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4.82 from 16 votes

Parmesan Garlic Butter Crusted Halibut

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

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Easter Dessert

4.74 from 53 votes

Carrot Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

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

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4.83 from 52 votes

5 Ingredient Magic 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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4.64 from 11 votes

Toasted Marshmallow Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

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

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4.86 from 74 votes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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

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4.98 from 68 votes

Salty Pretzel Banana Pudding Ice Cream Cake

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

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4.87 from 58 votes

Strawberry Pretzel Ice Cream Cake

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

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4.76 from 65 votes

Giant Frosted Strawberry Pop Tart

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

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4.65 from 182 votes

Double Strawberry Cupcakes

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

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4.41 from 542 votes

Swirled Blackberry Lavender Sheet Cake

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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4.66 from 50 votes

Easy Strawberry Tiramisu

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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4.45 from 540 votes

Bursting Blueberry Lemon Layer Cake.

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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4.33 from 324 votes

Lemon Coconut Naked Cake with Whipped Vanilla Buttercream.

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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4.50 from 353 votes

Nonnie’s 6 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake

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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4.33 from 964 votes

No Fuss Lemon Tart.

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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3.22 from 14 votes

Homemade Hostess Cupcake Cake

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

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