Looking for some Easter recipe ideas the whole family will enjoy? Here are 5 easy Easter recipes you will love, covering everything from a relaxed Easter dinner to a showstopping Easter cake and a couple of clever ways to use up leftover Easter egg chocolate. Yummy!
#1. Slow Roast Leg of Lamb
If you’re looking for a special Easter dinner recipe, this Slow Roast Leg of Lamb recipe from Catriona at Wholesome Ireland is perfect. You can’t get more traditional than lamb for Easter dinner.
Because it’s slow cooked, you won’t be stuck at the oven on the day itself, and there should be plenty of leftovers for the next day too. Try turning them into this Leftover Lamb Pasta.
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#2. Easter Chocolate Cake
This Easter Chocolate Cake makes a lovely indulgent Easter dessert. It starts as a simple chocolate cake recipe, then gets transformed into an Easter showstopper with some clever decorating.
The top of the cake is covered with melted chocolate and cream, then topped with mini eggs to make it festive and fun for the table.
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#3. Chocolate Bar Blondies Recipe
This Chocolate Bar Blondies Recipe, from Catriona at Wholesome Ireland, is a genius way to use up leftover Easter egg chocolate — and a fair way to redistribute the stash! The blondies freeze well if you need the freezer space, and they’re delicious served warm with a big spoon of vanilla ice cream.
This recipe works with most mini chocolate bars or Easter egg chocolate, and you could even stir in some mini marshmallows or sweets.
#4. Building Site Chocolate Biscuit Cake
Another great way to use up leftover Easter egg chocolate, this Building Site Chocolate Biscuit Cake, from Catriona at Wholesome Ireland, is seriously easy and appeals to kids’ imaginations. If you can’t use up the surplus chocolate straight away, unwrap it and freeze it until you’re ready to make this cake. It also makes a fun birthday cake idea.
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#5. Easter Cupcakes
How cute are these Easter Cupcakes from Creations by Kara? She uses one simple cupcake recipe to create three cute Easter designs — bunny cupcakes, chick cupcakes and nest cupcakes. Bake your own using her recipe, or buy pre-made cupcakes and simply follow her decorating instructions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the Easter chocolate cake ahead of time?
Yes — chocolate cakes like this one generally taste even better a day or two after baking, once the flavours have settled. Just add the melted chocolate/cream topping and mini eggs closer to serving so they stay glossy and fresh.
What’s the best way to use up leftover Easter egg chocolate?
Recipes like the Chocolate Bar Blondies or the Building Site Chocolate Biscuit Cake are ideal, since they’re designed around using up mixed chocolate bars and mini eggs rather than one specific type of chocolate.
Is slow-roast lamb a good choice if I’m short on time on Easter Sunday?
Yes — that’s exactly why it works well for a special occasion. Because it cooks low and slow, it needs very little attention on the day, leaving you free to focus on the rest of the meal (and the family).
Can I use shop-bought cupcakes for the Easter cupcake decorating ideas?
Absolutely. The decorating technique is the fun part for kids, so pre-made plain cupcakes work just as well as home-baked ones if you’re short on time.
More Easter Ideas
Looking for more festive inspiration? You might also enjoy our Most Eggs-cellent Easter Section, along with our guides to Easter Egg Hunt Ideas, Easter Cupcake decorating ideas, and more Easter recipes kids will love.
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