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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    No-Bake Lime Cheesecake

    6 reviews

    Being from the Sunshine State, I love any recipe containing citrus. This one, featuring lime, is quick to mix up...


    Frosty Key Lime Pie

    8 reviews

    Credit whipped cream for the fluffy-smooth texture and luscious flavor of this frozen refresher. It's highly recommended by field editor...


    Fresh Asparagus Soup

    3 reviews

    We have a large asparagus patch and are able to freeze a lot for the year. My recipe highlights the...


    Poppy Seed Banana Muffins

    4 reviews

    This recipe is a regular in our home so I keep batches of the dry ingredients already mixed together as...


    Petite Sausage Quiches

    2 reviews

    You won't be able to eat just one of these mini quiches. Filled with savory sausage, Swiss cheese and a...


    Easter Meringue Cups

    11 reviews

    These crunchy meringue shells with a lemon curd filling will make guests stop to "ooh" and "ahh" at your dessert...


    Coconut-Rum Cake Pops

    1 review

    Plan your own tropical escape with these surprisingly light-tasting pops. Angel food cake is a nice change of pace.


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    Jam-Topped Mini Cheesecakes

    30 reviews

    Presto! We turned cheesecake into irresistible bite-sized snacks with these cute little treats. Feel free to use your favorite flavor...

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    Parmesan-Ranch Pan Rolls

    5 reviews

    Mom taught me this easy recipe, which is perfect for feeding a crowd. There is never a crumb left over....


    Crisscross Apple Crowns

    26 reviews

    Wake ’em up on chilly mornings with the tempting aroma of apples and cinnamon filling the house. “I love making...


    Brunch Beignets

    2 reviews

    Enjoy breakfast the New Orleans way with these warm, crispy bites. Topped with powdered sugar, they are a delight! —Lois...


    Brown Sugar-Glazed Baby Carrots

    3 reviews

    These delicious glazed carrots come to the rescue when I’m preparing a special meal. They cook while I prepare the...


    Tie-Dyed Cupcakes

    8 reviews

    Take a trip back to the '60s with these sweetly psychedelic cupcakes. Each is a simple white cake, but tinting...


    Easy Elephant Ears

    6 reviews

    You’ll love the classic cinnamon-sugar flavor of these crispy bite-size treats. Even more, you’ll love that they call for just...


    Brown Rice Pudding

    1 review

    Brown rice gives this creamy pudding a deep, nutty flavor, while lemon and mango make it subtly sweet and refreshing....


    Creamy Tropical Fruit Salad

    7 reviews

    I needed a speedy salad for a luncheon recently, used what I had available and everyone loved it! Light, fluffy...


    Rhu-berry Pie

    2 reviews

    I cook in a coffee shop, so I'm always looking for new and unique pies to serve my customers. The...

    Raisin Date Bread Pudding

    2 reviews

    All my leftover bread ends (raisin bread is a favorite in this house) and buns go in the freezer. Then,...


    Mother’s Applesauce Muffins

    5 reviews

    "Kids of all ages love these moist old-fashioned muffins," assures field editor Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan.


    Ham with Pineapple Salsa

    6 reviews

    A dear friend shared this recipe when she moved from Hawaii to Colorado. Now it’s one of my favorite ways...


    Springtime Punch

    3 reviews

    I use this punch to start off a party. Its blend of lemon, orange and pineapple juices defines the sunny...


    Tangy Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

    2 reviews

    For a fruit salad that’s delightful, we combine berries and citrus with a honey-lime dressing flecked with poppy seeds. —Carrie...


    Spring Breeze Cheesecake Pie

    3 reviews

    I combined two of my favorites (cheesecake and rhubarb) to come up with this mouthwatering dessert. It’s so creamy and...

    Meat Shell Potato Pie

    5 reviews

    Guests always comment on the presentation and flavor of this delightfully different dish. —Julie Sterchi, Flora, Illinois


    Cake with Peaches

    23 reviews

    This springtime layer cake is peachy and creamy. My mom gets requests for this cake from my brother for his...


    Wild Rice Pilaf Bake

    7 reviews

    I make this recipe for almost every holiday and often take it to potlucks. Usually, I make the pilaf ahead...


    Makeover Hollandaise Sauce

    3 reviews

    Combining a simple milk mixture with a small amount of a basic Hollandaise sauce helped our Test Kitchen staff create...


    Champagne Baked Ham

    5 reviews

    Champagne, brown sugar and honey combine to make a beautiful glossy glaze. The ham slices turn out tender and juicy...


    Classic German Potato Salad

    2 reviews

    This potato salad is a classic side for any German meal.—Mae Wagners, Pickerington, Ohio