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Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Once the
Easter meal
is over, Grandma knows it’s time to break out the
desserts
. And of course, there will be more than one on the table. Just like Grandma’s kitchen, these classic Easter desserts are filled with plenty of nostalgia (and sugar!). Since Easter often marks the beginning of spring, you’ll see the best flavors of the season represented in Grandma’s favorite dessert recipes to mark the occasion.
From cakes to pies to cookies and more, these are Grandma’s favorite dessert recipes to enjoy on Easter Sunday.
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Easy Bunny Cake
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Requiring no special pan, this festive cake is loved by both kids and adults. The grandkids can even help Grandma decorate the bunny once it’s iced.
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Birds Nest Cookies
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Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
These classic Birds Nest Cookies come together with just four ingredients and don’t actually require any baking. You can swap out the peanut butter chips for butterscotch, caramel, or other flavored chips if preferred.
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Hummingbird Cake
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
If you think fruit doesn’t belong in a cake, think again. This classic cake with pineapple and bananas in the layers is not only loved by Grandma but also by
Southern Living
readers as it’s our most popular cake recipe of all time.
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of 18
Resurrection Rolls
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
Not only are Resurrection rolls a delicious sweet treat to enjoy on Easter Sunday, but they also serve another reason. They also teach the grandkids about the real meaning of Easter.
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de 18
Gâteau à l’ananas et à la noix de coco
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Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Pineapple and coconut are a classic duo and Grandma knows it’s best served in cake form. And of course it’s finished off with a decadent cream cheese frosting.
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of 18
Cherry Delight
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Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
As the name implies, this cool dessert is a true delight. Not only is it delightful to eat, but it’s just as delightful to make because it comes together easily.
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Best Carrot Cake
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
It’s not Easter without carrot cake, and Grandma knows that this is the best recipe that she relies on year after year.
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of 18
No-Bake Strawberry Pie
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Joy Howard
While Grandma probably makes the crust from scratch, you can use a store-bought one to help this no-bake pie come together even easier.
09
de 18
Citron luxuriant
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
When Grandma serves up a layered dessert in a 13- x 9-inch pan, you know it’s going to be good and this Lemon Lush is no exception. The color is nice and springy, too.
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of 18
Angel Food Cake
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Though classic Angel Food Cake is a simple dessert, Grandma thinks it’s delicious enough to be served on Easter. Various toppings will help everyone customize their slice to fit their taste.
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Coconut Cream Pie
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Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Make sure not to skip toasting the coconut before adding it to the top of the pie. Grandma knows that step is necessary and takes it to the next level.
12
of 18
Easter Egg Cake
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Victor Protasio, Styliste culinaire Ruth Blackburn, Styliste accessoires Heather Chadduck
Le menu de Pâques n’est pas complet sans au moins un gâteau à étages et au moins un dessert avec des boules de lait malté en forme d’œuf. Heureusement, ce gâteau répond à ces deux critères.
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La meilleure tarte au citron meringuée
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Caitlin Bensel ; Food Stylist : Torie Cox
Si les tartes meringuées de grand-mère sont trop belles pour être mangées, elles sont aussi trop délicieuses pour ne pas l’être.
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de 18
Feuille de gâteau aux fraises et à la crème
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Photo : Hector Sanchez
Il est facile de comprendre pourquoi grand-mère aime servir ce joli gâteau rose pour Pâques. Comme il s’agit d’un gâteau en feuille, il peut facilement nourrir une foule et met en valeur les belles fraises du printemps.
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de 18
Tarte au chocolat et à la soie
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Caitlin Bensel ; styliste culinaire : Torie Cox
La tarte au chocolat Silk est une version allégée et rafraîchissante de la tarte au chocolat, parfaite pour le printemps. Surtout lorsqu’elle est garnie de la crème fouettée maison de grand-mère.
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Gâteau au chocolat et aux fraises
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Caitlin Bensel ; Food Styling : Melissa Gray ; Stylisme d’accessoires : Missie Neville Crawford
Ce gâteau est le dessert au chocolat parfait à servir au printemps grâce à son joli glaçage rose et à sa garniture de fraises fraîches. Imaginez des fraises enrobées de chocolat sous forme de gâteau.
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Tarte aux échecs au citron
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Antonis Achilleos ; Styliste en accessoires : Christine Kelly ; Styliste culinaire : Ali Ramee
La tarte aux échecs classique est rafraîchie par l’ajout de jus et de zestes de citron.
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Gâteau au chocolat
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Antonis Achilleos ; Prop Styling : Audrey Davis ; Food Styling : Emily Nabors Hall
Grand-mère sait que les galettes ne sont pas faites que de fruits. Cette version au chocolat est décadente et encore meilleure lorsqu’elle est accompagnée d’une boule de glace à la vanille.