32 Decadent Desserts That Will Change the Way You Celebrate Easter

Not only will this stack of apple-infused pancakes by Darlene of XO, Life Edit make your mouth water, they’re gluten-free! Perfect for your Easter breakfast...or dessert...or any other meal on any other day.

If you already ate a few too many chocolate bunnies in the morning, consider this batch of espresso cheesecake brownies. With swirls of espresso and chocolate, this recipe will act as a pick-me-up, not a complete sugar rush. Oh, and did you know they’re also gluten-free?

On the hunt for a guilt-free way to indulge in Easter sweets? Feast your eyes on these Avocado Tartlets. Since these pint-sized tarts are filled with avocado, they require no baking time and are healthier than the real deal.

As Latin America’s lighter alternative to Tres Leches, Brazi Bites puts a traditional sponge cake to shame. Best of all? This dish can be whipped up in 30 minutes—the perfect way to satiate a sudden sweet tooth.

Fugazza Vicentina is a popular Easter cake from Italy’s Veneto region. Similar to the Colomba pasquale, it is a lightly-sweetened bread that is spiced with vanilla and lemon zest.

Käsekuchen, or German cheesecake, is a lighter alternative to the traditional American version. Often served as mini cakes, with a raspberry placed in the center for a tangy balance.

Inspired by the Netherlands’ abundance of flowers, this floral spring cake is a popular Dutch dessert.

A Greek yogurt dessert is a great any time of the year, but especially in the spring and following a delicious Easter meal. The traditional way to serve it is topped with chopped walnuts and thyme honey, as shown here by Chef Jesse Maldonado of Estiatorio Milos. As one of nature’s miracle foods, honey, which provides a valuable source of antioxidants and phytonutrients, pairs perfectly with Greek yogurt, making for a delightful and nutritious dessert perfect for the holiday.

The tarte Tatin is a French dessert staple, and a popular choice for Easter celebrations. The upside-down pastry is made with fruit that is caramelized in butter and sugar prior to baking.

This sweet pie hails from the Naples region of Italy. It is prepared for Easter with a filling of wheat berries, fluffy ricotta, and candied fruit, then layered with a lattice crust.

Maamouls are delicate Lebanese shortbread cookies layered with a paste made of dates and rose water. These treats are popular across religious lines; they are served during Easter celebrations in the Levant, and are similarly used by Muslim communities to usher in Eid.

Pulla, and the similar nisu, are Finnish breads flavored with cardamom, often topped with slivered almonds and powdered sugar, and served with coffee.

In Italy, Easter wouldn't be complete without the Colomba di Pasqua. The sweet bread is shaped like a dove and is baked with pearl sugar and almonds on top.

It may not look sweet, but this traditional Mexican dessert tastes like bread pudding. It’s typically filled with raisins and cheese and eaten during Lent.

The next time you’re at the bakery, bring home these butter cookies, which are served on Easter Sunday in Greece. Pro tip: You’re going to want to dunk these into coffee or milk.

This egg bread is filled with rose oil, orange, and lemon zest and served with espresso for breakfast in Croatia and northern Italy. Bonus: Your kitchen will smell as good as this sweet tastes.

This velvety Finnish pudding only looks unappetizing—it's downright delicious. Seasoned with dark molasses, salt, and orange zest, the mixture must sit for several days before being served with cream and sugar.