51 Easter Desserts That Go Way Beyond Peeps

Thinking about what to do with all those extra Peeps lying around? We've got you. This playful Easter mashup combines the classic fluffy, fried, golden sopapilla with a marshmallowy Peep center. Serve them hot and sprinkled with colored sanding sugar to complete the Easter look, and we promise—even Peeps haters won't be able to resist.

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Pistachios are a culinary it-girl right now, which means we're using them in as many ways as we possibly can…including in these indulgent brown butter pistachio brownies. A combination of brown butter and almond extract amp up the nuttiness of the pistachio, making these the perfect blend of flavors for an elevated Easter treat.

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Instead of frosting a multi-layer carrot cake for Easter dinner, we'll be making these adorable individual trifles instead. Trifles are such a great dessert for hosting because they serve a crowd and can be made ahead of time. Plus, served in these individual containers, they become the cutest shareable treat.

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If you’re one of the many who are stunned by shiny fruit tarts in bakery windows, this recipe is for you. Good news: It’s surprisingly easy to make a stunning fruit tart right at home! Make it as the star of your Easter dinner, or as an easy, warm-weather treat to indulge in anytime.

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Brownies get a lot of love, but we think that blondies deserve their chance to shine. They’re soft, chewy, and perfect for dressing up any way you’d like. Case in point: these Cadbury egg blondies. We decided to shake up the holiday dessert game with these egg-shaped blondies littered with the chocolatey candy everyone loves

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Want to take your Easter dessert table to the next level? This impressive bunny cake looks like it came from a bakery, but is actually so straightforward to make. It starts with a super-moist carrot cake (what else?), creatively cut, frosted, and decorated with Easter candy to look like an adorable bunny.

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Whether you’re a long-time stan of this classic Easter confection or a forever hater, you cannot deny that Peeps are essential to marking the turn of the season. When Peeps hit the shelves, you know it’s springtime. We promise you, these Peeps cheesecake bars will convince even your most stubborn friends of the magic of Peeps.

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Easter can’t pass without some form of a bunny treat. These “pawprint” cookies are not only so adorable, but one of the easier bunny-themed desserts I’ve made (no shade, bunny cupcakes). The base is a classic sugar cookie with an easy strawberry icing to fill the paws in with.

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These dessert bars are the mash-up of your dreams, featuring a fudgy blondie base, spiced and decorated just like a carrot cake, with pecans and cream cheese frosting.

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Crunchy chow mein noodles are folded into melted chocolate and peanut butter, then formed into little nests with chocolate eggs on top… they're possibly the cutest thing you’ll make this Easter.

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Love that buttery sweet topping on a crisp or a cobbler? Then you’ve got to try these strawberry-rhubarb crumble bars. Featuring tangy sweet fruit filling and a buttery crumb topping, these bars will make you the most popular person at your Easter celebration.

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A combo between our super-cute carrot patch brownies and our dirt cake, this cheesecake is sure to elicit some oohs and ahhs from your Easter dinner guests.

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Rhubarb is strikingly beautiful, and this cake shows it off well. The stalks bake right into the cake, becoming soft and jammy, and are surrounded by a crunchy sugary crust. It’s quick and simple–more like a snacking cake–meaning you can eat it with your hands (while the kids Easter egg hunt, perhaps?).

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Peeps make this s'mores skillet the perfect dessert for Easter (regular marshmallows will work too!) Looking for something for the adults? Try our Peeps Jell-O Shots or our Peeptini next.

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Here at Delish, we swoon over these gooey rolls, whether they are stuffed with a classic cinnamon filling, lemon curd, or loads of tart cranberries. Because there is always room in our hearts for more cinnamon rolls, we present these strawberry cinnamon rolls with swoops of bright pink cream cheese frosting and both freeze-dried and fresh strawberries.

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Filled with warming spices and the perfect amount of carrots, this bread is like carrot cake’s less-dramatic sibling—the one you can take to any occasion, anytime of day. Don’t worry—we didn’t forget a generous spread of cream cheese frosting, which transforms this breakfast-worthy treat into an Easter dessert star.

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Peeps serve as the color inspiration for these simple sugar cookies pressed with a milk chocolate Kiss. Because there's no actual marshmallow involved, even Peeps haters won't be able to get enough of these too-cute treats.

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If you’re looking for the easiest sweet treat to make for your Easter brunch, look no further than these adorable bunnies. All you need are store-bought canned cinnamon rolls to make these bunny-shaped treats that are as fun to decorate as they are to eat.

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