Easter dessert recipes

Bake a simple and stunning carrot cake with cream cheese frosting for an afternoon tea or mid-morning treat. It tastes even better a day or two later

Got leftover Mini Eggs to use up? Try incorporating them into an easy no-bake vanilla cheesecake. Chill the cheesecake overnight for the best results

Make this easy Easter-themed traybake with the kids. It features a chocolate sponge covered in fudge icing then decorated with Easter sweets and treats.

This is a perfect quick-mix-fix for Easter - based on traditional recipes

A great bake to make with kids, this all-in-one orange flavoured mini chocolate egg bundt is the perfect dessert for an Easter celebration with friends and family

Everyone loves a Danish pastry, especially when it’s chocolaty and big enough to share

Make the most of the long Easter weekend and fill the house with the smell of spiced buns baking

Make these fun Easter Mini Egg brownies with the kids for a colourful, festive centrepiece. Gooey brownies are loaded with chocolate eggs and fluffy Easter chicks.

Bake these pretty vanilla and chocolate biscuits for Easter and get the kids to help decorate them. It's a fun project for the school holidays and they taste great too

Make a vegan-friendly version of a classic simnel cake this Easter so everyone can enjoy a treat. Use a kitchen blowtorch to easily achieve that signature burnished look on the marzipan

Forget shop-bought and make your own hot cross buns. The beauty of making your own is that you can pack in the spices and dried fruit you want, making them extra special

Lemon drizzle meets almondy simnel cake in this Easter traybake. It's a fruity treat that you can slice and serve with ease when entertaining

Take a classic Easter treat to another level and bake our chocolate hot cross buns. Split the dough to make dark chocolate orange and white chocolate cherry buns

A true chocolate showstopper for any Easter table. This gorgeous centrepiece has a flourless chocolate sponge base topped with rich chocolate mousse and a spun sugar nest

Celebrate Easter with a springtime seasonal bake. This classic simnel cake is packed with dried fruit and spices and topped with marzipan

Turn a simple traybake into a floral masterpiece with some clever piping – the perfect cake for a springtime gathering

A treat for the kids

Rustle up these easy meringue-topped tarts for a celebration. They don’t require cooking, so they’re ideal for young children to get involved with making

What's better than a chocolate cheesecake? A double chocolate Easter cheesecake with a crunchy bourbon biscuit base and topped with creme eggs

A slice of showstopping Easter chocolate tart is the perfect way to finish a meal. This simple chocolate egg filled dessert is easier than you think

This stunning Easter wreath is made up of tasty mini cupcakes and chocolate bites. Top with chocolate mini eggs, bunnies and other seasonal treats

Make this chocolate fridge cake for an Easter celebration, or just as an afternoon treat. Mix up a colourful combo of mini chocolate eggs and multi-coloured sprinkles