Easter Recipes

Spring into Easter with our complete guide to the holiday. We’ve rounded up the best party planning tips, family activities (hello, dyed eggs!) and Easter recipes that’ll have you covered from brunch to dinner to dessert.

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    Greek Holiday Cookies

    4 reviews

    Koulourakia are a traditional treat in Greece, where they are usually made for Easter and other celebrations. I enjoy making...


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    Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    14 reviews

    Cheesecake lovers will savor every bite of this light and pretty pie, even if they don't have to watch their...


    Chilled Salmon with Cucumber-Dill Sauce

    A friend from Boston shared this traditional New England dish. It’s a refreshing hot-weather meal and a nice change of...


    Pesto-Pepper Cheese Spread

    1 review

    I get tons of recipe requests whenever I bring this zippy spread to a party. Use convenient store-bought pesto or...


    Lemon Cream Cheese Pie

    2 reviews

    This recipe is served at Al's Oasis in Chamberlain, South Dakota. It was so wonderful, I needed the recipe to...


    Raspberry Curd

    1 review

    Raspberries are sweet and flavorful berries that are perfect in the summertime. This recipe can also be made in the...


    Summer Fruit Soup

    2 reviews

    I've served this delightful fruit soup medley for 37 years, and it has never failed to elicit raves from those...


    Almond Croissants

    This tender almond croissant recipe is a little lighter than others I've tried. A close friend of mine serves these...

    Strawberry Cream Tarts

    1 review

    Dainty tarts filled with custard and fruit are fantastic for brunch. The recipe comes from our Test Kitchen. For a...


    Candy Easter Eggs

    1 review

    I got this delightful a old fashioned recipe from my mother-in-law. She produced many variations from this basic recipe, combining...


    Lemon Dream Pie

    1 review

    A lovely lemon filling flavors this light pie created by our Test Kitchen. Served atop a raspberry jam drizzle, it’s...


    Spinach Chicken Crepes

    1 review

    I made this dish at a cooking class several years ago. These spinach- and chicken-filled crepes are topped with a...


    Almond Coconut Bars

    9 reviews

    —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania


    Cream-Filled Coffee Cake

    3 reviews

    Need to take a spectacular coffee cake to an early morning gathering? Bake this coffee cake several days ahead, slice...


    Southwest Brunch Casserole

    21 reviews

    "My husband used to take this casserole, doubled, to office potlucks, and it was a favorite. I serve it at...


    Strawberry Pineapple Pie

    2 reviews

    Treat your loved ones to a spring fruit pie. This luscious dessert has a pretty pink filling and a fluffy...


    Apple Grape Broccoli Salad

    2 reviews

    I found this recipe in a local newspaper several years ago and reworked it to my family's taste. So far...

    Orange Grove Cake

    14 reviews

    A few years ago, I won best in show in the Western Idaho State Fair for this citrusy cake with...


    Easter Egg Candies

    1 review

    Kids will jump at the chance to help in the kitchen when you're making these Easter egg candies. —Gloria Jarrett,...


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    Broken Glass Dessert

    7 reviews

    When it’s cut into squares, this colorful dessert looks just like stained-glass windows. The buttery graham cracker crust pairs perfectly...


    Creamy Gelatin Dessert

    1 review

    "This yummy recipe from my husband's sister, Gloria, is a favorite when we gather with our five married children," reports...


    Gianduja

    These layered squares are more “sophisticated” than my usual lineup of Christmas candy, but they’re also very popular. People love...


    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

    6 reviews

    Spinach salad looks best-dressed when it's dotted with luscious red strawberries and toasted pecans. Finish it out with a sweet...

    Orzo Cheesecake Fruit Salad

    9 reviews

    This salad features my favorite fruits, complemented by the creamy pudding mix. It even works as a dessert. —Priscilla Gilbert,...


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    Marshmallow Graham Dessert

    4 reviews

    We kids could always find room for one of these cool, yummy squares even after a big meal. For a...


    Easter Bunny Cheese Spread

    5 reviews

    FOR an Easter party at our church, I created this fun rabbit centerpiece from a cheese ball recipe. My children...


    Orange Sweet Potatoes

    1 review

    "Seconds are common once folks try these wonderfully satisfying sweet potatoes—they're smothered with a cinnamon-orange sauce and dotted with walnuts,"...


    Decadent Broccoli Souffle

    2 reviews

    I combine fresh broccoli with cheddar cheese for a stunning side dish that appeals to everyone...even kids!—Elaine Luther, Homosassa, Florida


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    Best Ever Bread Pudding

    15 reviews

    The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked...