• There’s no shortage of chocolate treats over Easter but if you’re looking for something homemade and made with love, take a look at some of our best Easter dessert recipes.

    Which one is on your must-make list? Tag us @foodandhomesa #CookingWithFH on Instagram.

     

    Chocolate-coated caramel marshmallow Easter eggs

    These chocolate-coated marshmallow Easter eggs are even better than the store-bought version.

    Chocolate-coated caramel marshmallow Easter eggs

     

    Marshmallow Easter egg rocky road

    These marshmallow Easter egg rocky road squares will make you lick your fingers for days.

    Marshmallow Easter egg rocky road

     

    Giant gooey Easter egg cookie

    Nothing says hoppy Easter like this giant Easter egg cookie!

    Giant gooey Easter egg cookie

     

    Rose water and gooseberry cheesecake-filled Easter eggs

    A fun dessert for the whole family!

     

    Rose water and gooseberry cheesecake-filled Easter eggs

     

    Nesting layer cake with cream cheese icing and lemon curd drizzle

    Easter and baking go hand-in-hand and what better way to celebrate this festive time of year than with a gorgeous, homely made-with-love nesting layer cake! If you’re pressed for time, use store-bought lemon curd instead of making your own.

    Nesting layer cake with cream cheese icing and lemon curd drizzle recipe

     

    Rooibos, honey and vanilla Easter cake with cream-cheese icing

    Easter is the only time where it is okay to put all of your eggs in 1 basket. Or on a cake, of course. We’ve created this rooibos, honey and vanilla Easter cake as the perfect end to your Easter celebrations!

    Rooibos, honey and vanilla Easter cake with cream-cheese icing

     

     

    Easter cinnabunnies with a cream-cheese glaze

    Sarah Phillips inspired our Easter baking with these delicious homemade cinnabunnies…

    Easter cinnabunnies with a cream-cheese glaze recipe

     

     

    Vanilla sponge Easter eggs

    Surprise your loved ones on Easter morning with moist sponge cake hidden in a hen’s egg. Play with the sponge flavours by adding chocolate or different flavoured essences, such as orange blossom, for an added treat. No matter the flavour, vanilla sponge Easter eggs are guaranteed to please!

     

    Speckled vanilla cake with marshmallow Easter-egg filling

    The star of your Easter feast! Who can resist chocolate eggs, cake, and marshmallows? Especially when you combine them and get this delicious Speckled vanilla cake with marshmallow Easter-egg filling?

    Speckled vanilla cake with marshmallow Easter-egg filling recipe

     

    Tsoureki (Greek Easter bread)

    For something different for your Easter table, why not try this Greek Easter bread recipe?

    Tsoureki (Greek Easter bread)

     

    Easter simnel cupcakes

    You can bake the cupcakes beforehand and decorate them once you are ready to serve them.

     

    White chocolate and salted caramel tart

    This dessert is quick and easy and perfect for the whole family this Easter.

    White chocolate and salted caramel tart

     

    Cinnamon babka

    Babka, also known as bobka, is a Ukrainian, leavened sweet bread made using a sweet dough, often containing cinnamon and raisins, and traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday.

    Cinnamon babka

     

    Carrot cupcakes with granadilla, white chocolate and cream cheese icing

    Carrot cupcakes with granadilla, white chocolate and cream cheese icing include a wonderful fruity zing that the classic version just doesn’t have. These yummy bites are absolutely perfect for a fun afternoon tea. This is the ultimate cheat’s version of the well-loved carrot cake!

    Carrot cupcakes with granadilla, white chocolate and cream cheese icing recipe

     

    Cinnabunnies

    The chocolate bunny is a classic, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. Why not step up your Easter game and create these creamy, delicious Cinnabunnies?

    Cinnabunnies recipe

     

    Tangy lemon tart with yoghurt and granadilla

    This Easter, we’re letting the lemon tart take centre-stage with this delicious tangy lemon tart with yoghurt and granadilla. It is perfect for when you have guests coming over.

    Tangy lemon tart with yoghurt and granadilla

     

    Greek cookies

    Greek cookies are more traditional Easter fare. Also known as Koulourakia, these yummy cookies are deliciously light and sweet. Known for their distinctive shape and sprinkling of sesame seeds, they’re traditionally eaten after Holy Saturday (but they’re just as tasty on any day of the year!).

    Greek cookies recipe

     

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