Hop to These Sweet Easter Treats

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Easter desserts should be just as show-stopping as the ham, and this lineup delivers the sugar high of your springtime dreams. Whether you’re piling your plate with Strawberry Shortcake, sneaking an extra Mini No-Bake Cheesecake, or going all-in on Coconut Cream Pie, there’s no such thing as too much sweetness this time of year. Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Frosting bring the zing, while Homemade Berry Fritters keep things fancy. Don’t skip the Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake (it’s basically a party in a trifle dish), and Pineapple Pretzel Salad is that chaotic-delicious combo you never knew you needed. From Cream Cheese Stuffed Carrot Cake to Fresh Strawberry Buttercream Cupcakes, this dessert table doesn’t know how to behave—and that’s exactly how we like it!

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting and Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Photo credit: Cooking Classy

These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. They feature a rich chocolate cupcake, a luscious strawberry buttercream frosting, and are topped with a chocolate-covered strawberry. Decadent and delicious, they’re sure to impress your sweetheart!
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Coconut Cream Pie

Easy coconut cream pie, assembled, sliced, and served on a marble background.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

This Coconut Cream Pie features a coconutty, vanilla-scented custard nestled in a toasty crust and topped with soft whipped cream. It’s a simple and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Plus, this recipe includes options for gluten-free and dairy-free diets!
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Strawberry Shortcake

Moist and delicious strawberry shortcake with layers of fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, strawberry sauce being drizzled on top.
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

This classic strawberry shortcake recipe features tender, homemade biscuits that are perfectly sweet. Piled high with fresh whipped cream and juicy strawberries, it’s the ultimate summer dessert. Get ready to impress with this delightful treat!
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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake

side view of a slice of lemon meringue cheesecake on a white plate.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

This Lemon Meringue Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert that combines the best of both worlds! A creamy cheesecake base is swirled with tangy lemon curd and topped with a light and airy meringue, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. It’s sure to impress at any gathering!
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Homemade Berry Fritters

Berry fritters
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These homemade berry fritters are a delightful twist on the classic apple fritters, featuring a soft, yeasted dough bursting with fresh mixed berries. The creamy strawberry glaze adds the perfect touch of sweetness, making them an irresistible treat. Perfect for breakfast or a special dessert!
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Berry Icebox Cake Recipe – How To Make Icebox Cake

Overhead shot of slices of Berry Icebox Cake with fresh blueberries and a sliced strawberry next to them
Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

This Berry Icebox Cake is the ultimate summer dessert with layers of strawberry ice cream, vanilla ice cream, homemade berry sauces, and pound cake. Frosted with a creamy whipped cream and topped with fresh berries, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for a Fourth of July celebration or any summer gathering!
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread

4 slices of reeses peanut butter cup banana bread stacked on a white plate.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Calling all peanut butter and chocolate lovers! This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread combines the comforting taste of banana bread with the irresistible flavors of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. It’s a sweet and delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime you need a little indulgence.
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Strawberry Coconut Macaroons

strawberry coconut macaroons
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These strawberry coconut macaroons are the perfect treat for spring and summer! They’re moist and chewy on the inside, slightly crisp on the edges, and packed with fresh strawberry flavor. Best of all, they’re gluten-free and require no chilling time!
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Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes

mini no-bake cheesecakes
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These Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion! With a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy filling that sets in the refrigerator, they’re quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. Top them with your favorite toppings for a personalized treat.
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Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Frosting

An image of homemade lemon cupcakes with lemon buttercream frosting.
Photo credit: House of Nash Eats

These Lemon Cupcakes are a burst of sunshine in every bite! The sweet and tart cupcakes are topped with a fresh lemon buttercream, and you can even fill them with homemade lemon curd for an extra layer of lemony goodness.
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Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake

Side view of Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake against white background with bowl of strawberries
Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

This Strawberry Punch Bowl Cake is the perfect spring dessert with layers of moist pound cake, strawberry cream cheese filling, fresh whipped cream, and strawberries. It’s easy to make and can be made in advance, making it ideal for holidays and parties. This recipe can easily be adapted to use other berries as well.
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Fresh Strawberry Buttercream Cupcakes

Presenting a delicious Fresh Strawberry Buttercream Cupcakes
Photo credit: Heather Mubarak creator of Browned Butter Blondie

These vanilla cupcakes are incredibly soft and fluffy! The fresh strawberry buttercream is made with real strawberries, making them as delicious as they are beautiful. These cupcakes are quick, easy, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Pineapple Pretzel Salad

Pineapple Pretzel Salad
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

This Pineapple Pretzel Salad is a simple, sweet and salty dessert that’s perfect for any holiday. With a pretzel crust, cream cheese layer, and pineapple Jell-O topping, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite! It’s especially great for Easter, Thanksgiving or any potluck.
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Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt topped with blackberries
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

This strawberry frozen yogurt recipe is the perfect homemade treat to cool down with this summer! It only requires 6 ingredients, and you just have to throw everything into an ice cream maker and let it churn. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
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No-Bake Lemon Macaroon Cheesecake

No-Bake Lemon Macaroon Cheesecake: so easy to make and so much incredible lemon and coconut flavor! #beyondfrostingcookbook #nobaketreats
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

This No-Bake Lemon Macaroon Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any summer gathering! With a crunchy vanilla cookie crust, creamy coconut cheesecake, and tangy lemon curd, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make!
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Glazed Strawberry Bread

sliced and glazed strawberry bread with lots of strawberries inside sitting on cutting board.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

Imagine summer in a loaf with this glazed strawberry bread! This quick bread is tender, moist, and bursting with juicy strawberries, making it a delightful treat for any time of day. The sweet glaze adds the perfect finishing touch to this cake-like bread.
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Cream Cheese Stuffed Carrot Cake

Side view of Carrot bundt Cake with Orange Glaze and orange zest with white icing drizzling down.
Photo credit: Carlsbad Cravings

This Cream Cheese Stuffed Carrot Cake is the perfect centerpiece for any holiday or special occasion. The moist carrot cake is filled with a tangy cream cheese filling and drizzled with a sweet orange cream cheese glaze. Garnish with roasted pecans and orange zest for a beautiful and delicious dessert.
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Strawberry Cheesecake

side view of a slice of cheesecake with strawberry sauce on top.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

This Strawberry Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that’s rich, creamy, tangy, and sweet all in one bite! Topped with a fresh strawberry sauce, it’s the perfect finale to any meal. Get ready to impress with this stunning and flavorful cheesecake!
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Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Carrot Cake Cheesecake | Cooking Classy
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This Carrot Cake Cheesecake combines the best of both worlds: the moist, spiced flavors of carrot cake and the creamy, rich texture of cheesecake. It’s the perfect dessert to impress your guests this spring. Top with a smooth cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans for the ultimate treat.
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Strawberry Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

A lemon raspberry scone with white icing is on a pink plate, accompanied by a lemon wedge.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These strawberry lemon poppy seed scones by Sally’s Baking Recipes are bursting with juicy strawberries and fresh lemon flavor. Crunchy coarse sugar is the perfect finishing touch!
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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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