Easy Easter Recipes
Hi everyone! Easter’s coming up, and if you’re starting to think about what to cook, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with some easy easter recipes! Whether you’re having a big dinner or a fun brunch, I’ll help you make some amazing dishes that everyone will love.
For a sweet addition to your Easter table, why not try making some Albanian Baklava? It’s a sticky, nutty, and absolutely heavenly dessert that’s sure to impress. Check out the recipe here.
Or, if you’re in the mood for something crispy and syrupy, give Tulumba a try. It’s a popular Albanian dessert that’s like little bites of fried dough soaked in syrup, and you can find the recipe right here.
Now, let’s jump to the recipes. And stay tuned—by the end of this article, I’ll share some frequently asked Easter questions that you guys are interested in. Happy cooking and happy Easter!
Easy Easter Recipes For Dinner
1- Glazed Easter Ham
For a classic Glazed Easter Ham, gather these ingredients and follow the simple steps:
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Ingredients:
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 8-10 pounds)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- Optional: Cloves for studding the ham
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern and, if desired, stud with cloves.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, mustard, and pineapple juice into a smooth glaze.
- Place the ham in a roasting pan and brush generously with the glaze.
- Bake the ham, basting with the glaze every 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C), about 10 minutes per pound.
- Allow the ham to rest before slicing.
2- Hot Cross Buns
For Hot Cross Buns, here’s a simplified ingredient list and instructions:
Ingredients:
- For the Buns:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet (about 2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup milk, lukewarm
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants)
- For the Cross:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 6 tbsp water
- For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions:
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in lukewarm milk, melted butter, and egg until a dough forms.
- Fold in Dried Fruit: Add the mixed dried fruit to the dough and knead until evenly distributed.
- First Rise: Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Shape Buns: Divide the dough into 12 pieces, shape it into buns, and place on a baking sheet.
- Add Cross: Mix 1/2 cup flour and water to make a paste. Pipe crosses on each bun.
- Second Rise: Let the buns rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
- Make Glaze: Boil sugar and water together until syrupy. Brush over warm buns.
3- Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs are a classic appetizer, perfect for Easter or any gathering. They consist of hard-boiled eggs cut in half with the yolks mixed with ingredients like mayonnaise, mustard, and spices, then piped back into the egg whites. They’re often garnished with paprika or herbs.
I also bought the cutest basket on Amazon for decoration, which I will link below. I like the design of it and it’s great for a gift.
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Salt and Pepper
- Paprika
Instructions:
- Boil and peel the eggs.
- Slice eggs in half and remove yolks.
- Mix yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pipe the yolk mixture into egg whites.
- Sprinkle with paprika and serve.
4- Roast Lamb
Roast Lamb is a traditional main dish for Easter, renowned for its rich flavor and tender meat.
Ingredients:
- Leg of lamb
- Garlic cloves
- Rosemary
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven.
- Prepare the lamb by making small slits and inserting garlic clove slices and rosemary sprigs.
- Rub the lamb with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in the oven until the desired doneness is reached.
- Let the lamb rest before slicing.
5- Simnel Cake
Simnel Cake is a delightful fruit cake often enjoyed during Easter. Traditionally, it’s made with marzipan and has two layers of almond paste, one in the middle and one on top.
Ingredients:
- Dried mixed fruit
- Zested and juiced oranges
- Marzipan
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Flour
- Spices like cinnamon and nutmeg
- Almond essence
- Apricot jam for glazing
Instructions:
- Soak the dried fruit in orange juice.
- Cream the butter and sugar, add eggs, then fold in the flour and spices.
- Stir in the fruit mixture and almond essence.
- Place half the batter in a cake tin, add a marzipan layer, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake, then cool. Add the second marzipan layer on top.
- Glaze with warm apricot jam.
- Optionally, decorate with marzipan balls to represent the apostles.
6- Easter Bread
Easter Bread, also known as Paska, is a sweet, yeasted bread that’s a festive staple in many cultures. It’s often enriched with eggs, sugar, and butter, and can be adorned with symbolic decorations.
Ingredients:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Yeast
- Milk
- Eggs
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Raisins or candied fruit (optional)
- Egg wash for glazing
Instructions:
- Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it activate.
- Mix in eggs, butter, and vanilla.
- Gradually add flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough, adding raisins or candied fruit if desired.
- Let the dough rise until doubled.
- Shape the dough and place it in a round pan.
- Let it rise again, then brush with egg wash.
- Bake until golden.
7- Lemon Curd Tart
A Lemon Curd Tart is a bright, citrusy dessert perfect for spring celebrations like Easter. It features a buttery pastry shell filled with a tangy lemon curd and is often topped with a light meringue or whipped cream.
Ingredients:
- Pastry dough (pre-made or homemade)
- Fresh lemons for juice and zest
- Sugar
- Butter
- Eggs
- Optional: whipped cream for topping
Instructions:
- Roll out your pastry dough and line a tart pan.
- Blind-bake the crust until it’s golden.
- Prepare lemon curd by whisking together lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs over a double boiler until thickened, then stir in butter.
- Pour the curd into the crust and bake until set.
- Cool and serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
8- Easter Bunny Cake
For an Easter Bunny Cake, you’ll be creating a cake that’s not just delicious but also festive and fun, shaped like a bunny perfect for the holiday.
Ingredients:
- Yellow cake mix (1 package)
- Flaked coconut (approximately 4 cups)
- Vanilla frosting (1 package)
- Jellybeans for decoration
- Licorice for whiskers
Instructions:
- Bake the Cake: Follow the cake mix instructions, adding some coconut to the batter. Divide it between two round pans.
- Cool and Cut: After baking, cool the cakes. Then, cut one cake to create ears and a bowtie for the bunny shape.
- Frost and Assemble: Place one whole cake as the bunny’s head on a tray. Attach the ears and bowtie cut-outs.
- Decorate: Frost the entire cake and sprinkle with coconut. Use jellybeans to make the face and licorice for whiskers.
FAQ
What is traditional food for Easter? Traditional Easter foods include glazed ham, roast lamb, hot cross buns, and sweet breads like babka or tsoureki. Chocolate eggs and Easter candies are also classic treats.
What is the traditional menu for Easter? A traditional Easter menu often features a main dish of ham or lamb, with side dishes such as scalloped potatoes, roasted vegetables, and spring salads. Desserts could include carrot cake or simnel cake.
What is the best meal for Easter? The “best” Easter meal depends on personal preferences and traditions but typically involves a main course like glazed ham or lamb, sides that celebrate spring’s bounty, and festive desserts like pastel-colored cakes or pies.
What food to serve at an Easter party? For an Easter party, deviled eggs, a cheese and charcuterie board, glazed ham slices, a variety of salads, and finger desserts like mini cupcakes or chocolate nests are great options.
What did Jesus eat for Easter dinner? The Bible doesn’t detail an Easter dinner for Jesus. However, the Last Supper, which occurred before Jesus’ crucifixion, included foods like bread and wine, which are still symbolically consumed in Christian communion services.
What do Christians eat for Easter? Christians may eat foods like lamb, which symbolizes Jesus as the Lamb of God, and eggs, which represent new life. Bread and wine may also be part of religious observance.
What do Catholics eat during Easter? Catholics often enjoy meat on Easter Sunday, breaking the Lenten fast. Lamb is a popular choice, along with celebratory foods like sweet breads and eggs.
Can you eat pork on Easter Sunday? Yes, you can eat pork on Easter Sunday. It is not uncommon for glazed ham, a pork product, to be a central dish in many Easter celebrations.
Can you eat meat on Easter? Yes, Easter Sunday is a feast day in the Christian calendar, and eating meat is customary. It marks the end of Lent when many Christians abstain from meat on Fridays or fast.