These easy Easter desserts will save the day when you’re short on time.
Looks like you’re in charge of Easter dessert.
Before you break out the chocolate bunnies, take a look at these simple and beautiful recipes.
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These easy, last-minuteEaster dessertswon’t just save the daythey’ll steal the show.
The short prep time and lack of layers make it an easy last-minute choice for Easter.
Try different mix-ins or extracts that match the theme of your Easter menu.
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Even better, little bunnies can pitch in with this no-bake recipe.
Those who don’t prefer chocolate can try ourbutterscotch version.
Swap out the walnuts for pecans, if you prefer.
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Decorate it with chocolate chicks or any Easter candies you have on hand.
This easy versiontravels welland is ready in about two hours.
We used dried fruits so that this bark can last for up to one week in the fridge.
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Gelatin sets the pie so that it firms up in about an hour.
Best of all, you may already have the ingredients for these bar cookies in your pantry.
Ready in under two hours, the cake can chill in the fridge while you enjoy yourEaster lunch.
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Get everyone involved by letting your kids crush up graham crackers for the topping.
Let it set in the refrigerator for about two hours and serve after your Easter meal.
Cathedral Window Cookies
No baking is required to throw together these pretty Cathedral Window Cookies.
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Be sure to use colored marshmallows to achieve that stained glass effect.
Strawberries-And-Cream Sheet Cake
Make the most of sweet spring strawberries with this slice-and-serve sheet cake.
Let them cool and then top with whipped cream and fresh berries.
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Pair it with a light and lofty vanillawhipped creamand decorate with an assortment of colored sprinkles.
Our chiffon cake bakes in 45 minutes and needs no further decoration beyond a dusting of powdered sugar.
Flip it onto a platter and serve the sweet and gooey cake warm.
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Make the “carrots” by dipping strawberries in orange candy melts.
Our chocolate-peanut butter Preacher Cookies get more crispness from rice cereal and extra richness from condensed milk.
Melt white chocolate, swirl in pink candy melts, and sprinkle on Easter candies of your choosing.
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Opt for thesecute cupcakestopped with pineapple wedges instead.
Two-Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake
It really doesn’t get any easier than a two ingredient cake.
We used pre-made Marzetti Glaze for speed and convenience.
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