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When it comes to planning for Easter, there's a ton of great stuff to work with. Candy, colored eggs, cute bunnies … what could be more fun than that? The trick is to feature them in ways that make your food festive, dress up your home and give the kids something to do. Whether you're looking to create the ultimate tablescape or the world's most adorable Easter desserts, this list has you covered.
Every one of these ideas will delight tot and adults and get everyone in the Easter spirit. Let's hop to it!
Easter charcuterie board
Everyone loves a charcuterie board, but this one is extra sweet! Maegan Brown of The BakerMama skipped the meat and cheese and went straight for Easter sweets and treats — grouping sugar cookies, chocolate carrots, sour candles, pretzels, cupcakes and more. You can make your display as big or small as you'd like, but making it colorful will certainly wow your little one!
Macaroon nests
Give a classic cookie an Easter spin with this recipe from Little Sweet Baker. With the addition of some egg whites, shredded coconut can become adorable miniature nests. A dab of chocolate-hazelnut spread then keeps mini chocolate eggs in place.
Cupcake nests
Chocolate eggs for the win again! Blogger Stephanie Galt coated these cupcakes in a layer of vanilla frosting and topped them with shredded coconut to create "nests." A trio of brightly colored candy eggs is the finishing touch.
Candy egg cups
Treats for my peeps! Fill up little plastic Easter eggs with assorted goodies like chocolate eggs, stickers, chocolate-covered pretzels, temporary tattoos and chocolate "carrots." Then arrange them in a pretty ceramic egg carton and hand them out as fun favors!
Pastel place settings
For an Easter brunch or dinner, try mixing and matching pastel place settings. You can use a variety of yellow, blue and pink plates — layered together, the pastel colors pop. You can also deck out each dish with a teeny-tiny container of mini egg candies for a finishing touch.
Bunny chow
Some people call it puppy chow, others call it monkey munch or muddy buddies. Whatever you call it, it's somehow extra adorable when that mixture of cereal and melted chocolate gets a colorful Easter makeover. This batch includes rainbow sprinkles and seasonal M&M's for some festive flair.
Bunny feet
These fun (and free) printouts serve as both decor and a fun activity for kids. Simply print them out and place them around the house — maybe leading from the front door to the backyard — to point kids in the direction of the egg hunt. The smaller ones also make cute place cards.
Spring s'mores
Who knew Peeps were so versatile? Here, the little pink bunnies you know and love make this s'mores setup feel festive for the season. Lay out a spread of graham crackers, chocolate, pink Peeps, and some rainbow sprinkles to toast on a fire or in an oven. The Peeps provide that melt-y, marshmallow-y goodness, plus a little crunch thanks to the sugary pink coating.
Flowery eggs
These little eggs received an adorable makeover thanks to tiny paper flower crowns and drawn-on smiling faces. Filled with some pretty gummy snacks and then tucked into pastel egg cartons, they give the table a colorful pop (and give kids something cute to play with during mealtime).
Carrot centerpiece
It's clear that carrots make a great cake, but did you know that they also make an awesome centerpiece? Create a showstopper for the middle of your Easter table by filling a glass hurricane with vibrant orange carrots and pink tulips. This easy DIY arrangement requires a couple of minutes and a few stems but looks pro.
Bunny ear napkins
This simple napkin trick instantly transforms any Easter table. Roll up a cloth napkin, fold it in half, then tie a piece of ribbon or twine halfway through. Pull apart the ends, so they look like ears, and place a pretty decorated egg in the bottom loop. Your toddler will be so excited to use a napkin (for once).
Easter countdown
Christmas advent calendars add a ton of fun to the holidays, so why not make one for Easter? Create an Easter advent calendar using an egg tray and some plastic eggs. (You can even spray paint them for a custom look.) Each day, kids can open a new egg that's filled with candy, marshmallows or another tiny treat of your choice.
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