Easter is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for some fun and easy recipes to celebrate the holiday, you’ve come to the right place!
From sweet treats to savoury dishes, we’ve got you covered with 5 delicious and easy recipes for Easter 2023, that are sure to please your kids will love.
5 Easy Recipes For Easter 2023
1. Carrot Cake Cupcakes
What’s Easter without a delicious carrot cake? These Carrot Cake Cupcakes are a fun twist on the classic dessert and are perfect for a festive celebration. To make them, you’ll need:
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
4 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts
Cream cheese frosting
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the oil and beat until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a cupcake comes out clean.
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them with cream cheese frosting.
2. Easter Bunny Pancakes
Start your Easter morning off right with these adorable Easter Bunny Pancakes. To make them, you’ll need.
Ingredients:
Pancake batter
Whipped cream
Blueberries
Strawberries
Banana slices
Chocolate chips
Directions:
Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
Spoon pancake batter onto the griddle to form bunny head shapes.
Once the pancake has cooked on one side, flip it over and cook until both sides are golden brown.
Use whipped cream to pipe two bunny ears onto the top of each pancake.
Add blueberries for the eyes, a strawberry for the nose, banana slices for the whiskers, and chocolate chips for the pupils.
3. Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a classic Easter dish that’s always a hit. To make them, you’ll need:
Ingredients:
6 hard-boiled eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp yellow mustard
1 tsp white vinegar
1/8 tsp salt
Paprika
Directions:
Cut the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise.
Scoop out the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and salt to the bowl with the yolks and mix until smooth.
Spoon the yolk mixture into the egg white halves.
Sprinkle paprika on top of each deviled egg for a pop of colour.
4. Spring Vegetable Tart
This colourful Spring Vegetable Tart is not only beautiful but also delicious and perfect for Easter brunch. To make it, you’ll need:
Ingredients:
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup asparagus spears, trimmed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Unroll the puff pastry and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Spread the cheese mixture onto the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border.
Arrange the asparagus spears and cherry tomato halves on top of the cheese mixture.
Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the top and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the vegetables are tender.
5. Easter Sugar Cookies
These Easter Sugar Cookies are a fun and festive treat that the whole family can enjoy. To make them, you’ll need:
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Food colouring
Sprinkles
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Divide the dough into separate bowls and add food colouring to each bowl to create different coloured doughs.
Roll out each piece of dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut out Easter-themed shapes and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle the cookies with sprinkles.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
There you have it, 5 easy and delicious recipes for Easter 2023! From the colourful Spring Vegetable Tart, to carrot cake cupcakes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And don’t forget the Easter Sugar Cookies for a sweet and festive touch.
These recipes are perfect for celebrating with family and friends, whether you’re hosting a brunch or dinner party. Happy Easter!
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