Top 41+ easy Easter desserts from no-bake treats to kid-friendly favourites
Easter brings with it a sense of joy, hope, and togetherness. It’s a time for cherished traditions, family gatherings, and of course, indulging in delightful desserts that symbolise the sweetness of the occasion.
In this collection, we invite you on a delicious journey filled with sweet delights inspired by the vibrant colours, flavours, and traditions of Easter. From classic treats that evoke cherished memories to innovative creations that push the boundaries of taste, each recipe is crafted to take your Easter celebration to the next level.
Whether you’re craving a new twist on hot cross buns, the whimsical charm of chicks and bunnies, or the luxurious decadence of chocolate cake, this Easter desserts collection is feast for the senses that will delight both young and old alike.
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If you’re looking for something a little different this Easter, this choc-nut treat fits the bill beautifully. It’s easy to make and decadent to the last bite. Click here for the recipe.

Easter baked cheesecake with choc-caramel sauce
Looking for the perfect show-stopping dessert for Easter lunch or dinner? This baked vanilla cheesecake, topped with a chocolate bunny and Easter eggs, will be a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults.

(Photography: Tim Roberts, styling: Michele Cranston, recipe: Steph de Sousa)
If you love a rich, creamy cheesecake with deep chocolate flavour, this one’s for you! Introducing the one and only chocolate Basque cheesecake created by social media queen, Steph de Sousa! It has a hint of coffee to make the chocolate shine, a super smooth texture, and that signature dark top that makes Basque cheesecakes so irresistible.
No-bake Easter chocolate desserts

(Photography: Tim Roberts, styling: Michele Cranston, recipe: Steph de Sousa)
These little chocolate nests are almost too cute to eat… almost!
Steph de Sousa’s delicious chocolate nests are a quick and easy treat to create with the kids just in time for Easter! Crunchy, chocolatey, and made with just a few simple ingredients, they’re the perfect Easter treat for kids and grown-ups alike.

Marbled Easter eggs
Finish your Easter feast with a showstopper nest of homemade Easter eggs. These double-choc marbled eggs have a delish filling – eggsellent!

(Photography: Tim Roberts, styling: Michele Cranston, recipe: Steph de Sousa)
Use up leftover Easter eggs and make this deliciously festive hot chocolate created by Steph de Sousa! This Easter hot chocolate is next-level indulgence! We’re talking rich, velvety hot choccy made with real chocolate eggs, topped with clouds of marshmallow, a swirl of whipped cream, and a sprinkle of crushed mini eggs.
Chocolate Easter desserts

(Photography: Tim Roberts, Styling: Michele Cranston, Recipes: Steph de Sousa)
This classic chocolate self-saucing pudding is the ultimate cosy dessert! Soft, fluffy cake on top with a rich, gooey chocolate sauce underneath – it’s pure magic! And the best part? It’s super easy to make. Just mix, bake, and scoop up all that chocolatey goodness.

Easter Celebration Chocolate Tart
This chocolate tart is the perfect treat for those with a sweet tooth, especially those who love smooth, rich chocolate.
Easter desserts for kids

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Bring plain choccie eggs to life with a few easy decorations. The kids will be egg-static about making their Easter bunny!

Easy rocky road
Take the highway to heaven with this fabulous medley of chewy, chocolatey, crunchy goodness. In this easy recipe, we’ve opted for coffee biscuits, pink and white marshmallows, red glace cherries, halved and roasted hazelnuts – but you can switch it up to suit your family’s tastebuds.

easter egg slice
Wrap it up as an Easter gift for someone special, or serve it up as a sweet treat after Easter lunch.

Easter baked cheesecake with choc-caramel sauce
Cupcakes are always a crowd-pleaser, but don’t bake your own – buy a batch and decorate! Make icing that won’t melt and holds its shape (you use Copha and margarine instead of butter), then create a cracked egg on top with white choc shards and tinted condensed milk.

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These smash cakes have taken over the cake world by storm and they make perfect gifts for everybody! It’s basically a pinata in cake form and is a winner for Easter.
Hot cross bun-inspired Easter recipes

Hot cross bun bombe Alaska recipe
Combining layers of hot cross buns and ice cream, this unique dessert is an indulgent recipe for the whole family to enjoy, and you can pick up all the ingredients from your supermarket.

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Easter is a time for indulgence, so if, like most people, you’ve broken your New Year’s resolution to get healthy, this recipe will satisfy those cravings well. Colin’s taking an ordinary hot cross bun and elevating it to the pudding level! He also has a great tip to help you avoid wasting some ingredients.

Hot cross bun panna cotta with Easter egg salsa
Hot cross buns are the mainstay of a great Easter and this elegant and tasty dessert is a great way to enjoy them.
Desserts fit for an Easter spread

Caramelised hot cross bun bread pudding
OK Easter fans, let’s take things to the next level! Choose high-quality buns for the best bread and butter pudding you’ve ever eaten.

Chocolate chip hot cross buns

Hot cross buns
Warm from the oven, wonderfully sticky and fruity with a hint of spice – you’ll find it hard to resist one of these buns.

Your favourite Easter buns are a delicious way to reimagine this no-cook Italian dessert for easy entertaining.

Hot cross buns with orange and lemongrass curd
Easter is just around the corner and there’s no better time to try making this quick and easy microwave dessert recipe.
If you have 10 minutes to spare, whip up this tasty recipe from Woolworths. The kids will love the sweet combo of milo, ice-cream and hot cross bun.

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This sweet treat will hit you with nostalgia and be a favourite with your kids.
Turn these carrot cake recipes into an Easter delight

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Elevate this classic carrot cake recipe for Easter by piping some carrots on the top using a small sandwich bag with the corner snipped off or buy store-bought carrot icing decorations.

Carrot cake ice-cream
Carrot cake as an ice-cream? Oh yeah! This no-churn recipe requires less elbow grease, and the rich roasted carrot flavour is utterly delicious.

Carrot cake with cream cheese icing
This veggie-packed snack is a little slice of heaven. Light and delicious, you’ll love this easy, cheese-y carrot cake!

Gluten-free carrot cake with cream-cheese frosting
So indulgent you’ll hardly believe the gluten is gone! This teatime treat looks decadent on a cake stand, and it’s easier than it looks to whip up!

Carrot cupcakes
Whip up these cupfuls for a teatime treat – taking care of your eyesight has never been so delicious!
Decadent desserts fit for an Easter spread

mocha cake

Chocolate buttercream cake

chocolate-cheesecake
Yes, dreams can come true! Sit down and savour this chocolate-coated silky-smooth cheesecake. It’s a little (or maybe a big) slice of heaven on a plate.

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If you’re looking for simple and sophisticated, then this easy chocolate cake is the way to go! Serve it and watch everyone gobble it up.

chocolate-pavlova
The addition of cocoa makes the only departure from the traditional pavlova recipe. The winning combo of crunch and creamy filling remains, but with a luscious choccy makeover.
Few Australian desserts are more delicious than the traditional vanilla slice. Crisp pastry, silky custard, and attractive icing… what’s not to love?

lemon cake recipes

(Credits: Photography: Tim Roberts | Styling: Michele Cranston)
This Bee’s Knees cocktail-inspired honey lemon cheesecake will be gobbled up in seconds! Infusing rich flavours of honey, fresh lemon and botanics, this silky cheesecake is topped with a crunchy honey cluster making you experience every sensation with every bite.

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Lemon tea cake is, of course, the perfect tea-time cake on Easter day! For a great orange-flavoured version of this teacake, choose a sour orange such as Seville or a complex fruit like a blood orange. Serve with whipped cream.

(Photography: Tim Roberts, Con Poulos, Styling: Michele Cranston)
Anyone who knows me will tell you that chocolate freckles are my absolute favourite treat. Celebration time? Freckles. Tough week? A bag of freckles is the answer. And if you’re as freckle-obsessed as I am, you could also make a few classic freckles to serve with the cheesecake, too!
What are traditional Easter desserts?
Easter desserts are traditionally spiced and rich in chocolate or laced with fruit. Hot cross buns are a favourite, marzipan-layered Simnel cake, lamb-shaped cakes, Kulich, Paskha, carrot cake, creamy cheesecakes and chocolate cakes or eggs. Sweet treats like Easter rocky road and nests, or lemon-flavoured cakes.
What is the most popular Easter dessert?
In Australia, the most popular Easter desserts tend to centre around chocolate, with chocolate eggs and bunny-themed treats dominating celebrations. When it comes to homemade desserts, classics like carrot cake, chocolate cheesecake, and no-bake slices are especially popular, as they’re easy to prepare and crowd-pleasing for family gatherings. Hot cross buns are a spiced favourite and chocolate nests and bark, as well as brownies, mousse and Easter eggs.






