15 Old-Fashioned Easter Desserts That Deserve a Comeback

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Remember those desserts that used to appear on Easter tables every year? They may have faded from view, but they still deserve a moment in the spotlight. Soft, sweet, and easy to make, they bring back the smells and flavors of holidays past. Adding a few classics to your table makes Easter feel special without any fuss.

Easter Dirt Cake

Easter Dirt Cake. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easter Dirt Cake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.


 

Made with a an Oreo crust, cheesecake mixture, pudding, whipped cream and decorated with cute little Easter peeps and coconut “grass”.
Get the Recipe: Easter Dirt Cake

Easter Bunny Cake

Easter Bunny Cake. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easter Bunny Cake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This cute Easter Bunny Cake is made easy by using cake mix and a simple coconut buttercream frosting. Finish with coconut shreds and candy!
Get the Recipe: Easter Bunny Cake

Cadbury Egg Cookies

Cadbury Egg Cookies. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Cadbury Egg Cookies. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

These Cadbury Egg Cookies are a soft and sweet cookie filled with that amazing melty Cadbury chocolate and some crunchy candy shell pieces.
Get the Recipe: Cadbury Egg Cookies

Easter Rice Krispies Treats Eggs

Easter Rice Krispies Treats Eggs. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easter Rice Krispies Treats Eggs. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Rice Krispies Treat Eggs are made with cereal, marshmallows, Cadbury Mini Eggs and then molded into an egg shape that everyone loves!
Get the Recipe: Easter Rice Krispies Treats Eggs

Marshmallow Potato Chip Easter Nests

Marshmallow Potato Chip Easter Nests. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Marshmallow Potato Chip Easter Nests. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Marshmallow Potato Chip Easter Nests are treats you need in your life! Make these weird and wonderful Easter sweets this year!
Get the Recipe: Marshmallow Potato Chip Easter Nests

Easter Bird’s Nest Recipe

Easter Bird’s Nest Recipe. Photo credit Southern Food and Fun.
Easter Bird’s Nest Recipe. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This Easter Bird’s Nest Recipe is an easy, no-bake treat made with chocolate, peanut butter, chow mein noodles, and topped with candy eggs.
Get the Recipe: Easter Bird’s Nest Recipe

Easy Easter Cake Pops

Easter Cake Pops. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easter Cake Pops. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Impress your guests this year with these festive Easter Cake Pops! They are way easier than you think and the decoration options are ENDLESS!
Get the Recipe: Easy Easter Cake Pops

Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Coconut Cream Pie. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Creamy, sweet, and delicious, this easy coconut cream pie will blow your minds! Be sure to top with lots of whipped cream and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Classic Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake Recipe. Photo credit Best Desserts.
Carrot Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Best Desserts.

This Classic Carrot Cake is covered with a thick cream cheese frosting. Spicy, moist, soft, and delicious it’ll be your new favorite!
Get the Recipe: Classic Carrot Cake

Banana Cream Pie

Best Banana Cream Pie Recipe Ever. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Best Banana Cream Pie Recipe Ever. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Buttery pie crust filled with bananas and sweet creamy filling, this Banana Cream Pie is what dreams are made of. Perfect for Easter!
Get the Recipe: Best Banana Cream Pie Recipe Ever

Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares. Photo credit Butter and Baggage.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares have a delectable cookie crust, and a jam puree swirl topping. A cheesecake filling makes these amazing.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

Easy No-Bake Cheesecake

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

No Bake Cheesecake has never been so easy or delicious! A silky smooth cream cheese filling surrounded by a buttery graham cracker crust.
Get the Recipe: Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Chocolate Chess Pie

Chocolate Chess Pie. Photo credit Southern Plate.
Chocolate Chess Pie. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

Old-fashioned chocolate chess pie is a quintessential Southern dessert that’s easy to make, with a rich and fudge brownie-like filling.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chess Pie

Molten Lava Cake

Molten Lava Cake Recipe (Gooey Centers!). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Molten Lava Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Molten Chocolate Lava Cake recipe with an ooey gooey center is one of the easiest and most decadent desserts to make at home!
Get the Recipe: Molten Lava Cake Recipe

Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs

Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Skip the store-bought candy and make homemade Peanut Butter Eggs this year for Easter! A super easy recipe that you can make with your kids.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs

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