Adults deserve some fun, too. This April, you can use these Easter party food ideas to bring a smile to everyone’s face. From delish appetizers to spinach dip, you’ll find plenty of scrumptious options to add to the menu this year.
21+ Fun Easter Party Food Ideas for Adults
1. Deviled Egg Platter
Deviled eggs were always a part of my grandmother’s Easter menu, and now I know why: it’s just so versatile. While traditional eggs are a great option, consider making a platter with deviled eggs circling the edges.
Add your toppings to the middle:
- Jalapenos
- Feta cheese
- Herbs
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
Platter circles like these put your guests in charge while offering an array of colors, such as white, yellow and purple.
2. Easter Pastries
How adorable are these pastries? You’ll need just a few ingredients to get started. Roll puff pastry, egg wash, granulated sugar, double cream, Nutella and mini eggs. You can follow along with the video in this Pin, including the very important tip of keeping the mousse in the refrigerator and piping it on right before you eat.
3. Easter Bunny Puff Pastry
Puff pastry cut into small bunny shapes (using this cookie cutter) will be the hit of any party. You’ll need a hand mixer and a baking sheet, but it’s a simple recipe that requires just:
- Puff pastry
- Berries
- Powdered sugar
- Heavy cream
- Vanilla
- Powdered sugar
And don’t forget the whipped cream for the sweet topping.
4. Strawberry Shortcake Easter Egg Bombs
One of my favorite Easter party food ideas on this list is this Easter egg bomb. Pastel in color, you’ll need strawberry shortcake mix, white chocolate, strawberries and chocolate for the shell. Food coloring is also required if you want to make the outer shell pink, teal or purple like in the pin.
5. 3 Ingredient Appetizer
Who knew that just three ingredients would taste this good? Start by cutting mini sweet orange peppers lengthwise and removing all of the seeds in the middle. Fill the innards of the pepper with your choice of cream cheese and then add some fresh dill to the top to look like a stem.
These pepper delights are both satiating and healthy for you.
6. Easter Bunny Platter
How cute is this Easter bunny platter? You’ll make the outline of the bunny using some of your favorite ingredients:
- Cheese
- Salami
- Cheez-Its
Surrounding your bunny face, you’ll want to add red and green grapes, cheese, strawberries and raspberries. For the absolutely adorable cheeks, cut a peach in half and use it to add the perfect gradient.
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7. Croissant Cones
Croissant cones look a lot like carrots to me, but for this recipe, you’ll wrap the croissant around a tin foil tip. Create a carrot “look” before adding green sprigs on top and a filling on top.
8. Cheese Carrot Bowl
Carrot bowls like these are something I would never have thought of on my own. First, the presentation is just perfect with the cheddar cheese topping the dip to look like a carrot. And all you need is:
- Philadelphia cream cheese
- Bacon
- Bagel seasoning
- White cheddar cheese
Mix all of the above ingredients together to make the main dip. Place the dip on a plate in the shape of a carrot and then cover with yellow cheddar cheese. Add greens on top to complete the “carrot look” and serve with pretzels, chips, crackers or whatever you prefer.
9. Cupcake de Chocolate
Dessert always has its place on a list of Easter party food ideas. For this recipe, you’ll need ripe strawberries that you’ll dip into an orange-dyed chocolate to mimic the look of carrots. Use a piping bag to add decorative swirls on top of the strawberries.
Bake chocolate cupcakes and then spoon out the middle and place the excess in a bowl.
Cover the outside of the whole with chocolate frosting and then roll in the excess. Place your strawberry “carrot” in the middle. Apply green frosting and a white frosting flower to the cupcake to complete the look.
10. Brownie Bite Baskets
How delectable are these brownie bites? You’ll buy brownie bites (like these) and then use licorice as the basket handle. But before you do, melt the chocolate and dip the brownie bottom in it. Place the licorice in the “basket” and make a hoop handle.
Using a spoon, decorate the basket with chocolate and then add chocolate eggs on top.
11. Devil Eggs
Traditional deviled eggs are dyed purple and filled with the bright yellow yolk of your eggs. Simple and easy to make, this recipe puts a nice twist on the traditional deviled eggs.
12. Delicious Mini Easter Cheesecakes
Orange flavor makes this cheesecake an interesting addition to any Easter party. You’ll make mini cheese cakes with a hint of orange. Top with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle and a chocolate egg on top.
For presentation, you’ll use pink, purple and other Easter-festive colored eggs on top.
13. Peep Fruit Kabobs
Peeps make their way into many Easter baskets, but this year, why not make them the focal point of your table? You’ll need wooden kabob sticks (like these) and then place the following in this order:
- Green grapes
- Cantaloupe slice
- Pineapple slice
- Peep
- Strawberry
- Grapes
- Cantaloupe slice
- Pineapple slice
Serve on a platter.
14. Pastel Rainbow Gelatin Cups
Place your gelatin and boiling water into a bowl. Mix well and allow to cool before adding in yogurt and sweet coffee creamer. Combine well until all of the ingredients are smooth and then pour into glass cups.
Allow the cups to chill while repeating the previous steps four times with different colored dyes.
When filling each layer, allow them to cool one by one before pouring the new layer on top. Once all layers are in place, pipe on your frosting, add sprinkles and top with a chocolate egg.
15. Pancake Skewers
Pancake skewers like these are what I was looking for when creating this Easter party food ideas list. You’ll use small pancakes at the bottom of a wooden skewer, followed by banana or strawberry slices, pancake slices, fruit again, pancake and then a berry of your choosing.
Be sure to sprinkle powdered sugar on top (if you would like to make this idea even sweeter).
Maple syrup on top is another option, but it’s up to you if you want to add it.
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16. Crispy Parmesan Ranch Smashed Carrots
Ranch. Carrots. Parmesan cheese? Count me in. These little treats are an instant fan favorite and require just a handful of ingredients.
- Mini carrots are placed in a bowl with water and then covered.
- Olive oil, drizzled on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper
- Scatter your carrots on the sheet and then smash down with a glass
- Sprinkle a generous amount of Parmesan cheese on top before baking
Once all of the cheese has melted, remove the baking sheet from the oven and serve with a side of ranch dressing.
17. Strawberry Cheesecake Easter Egg Bites
Cheesecake bites like these are mouthwatering. You’ll make a base of these little bites, followed by pink chocolate on top and a strawberry. You only need cream cheese, powdered sugar, fresh strawberries, vanilla extract and lemon juice.
And the author also recommends a Graham cracker base that is completely optional, but made from:
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Melted butter
- Granulated sugar
A chocolate coating on top with pastel food coloring completes the look. And if you wish, you can also add edible glitter or sprinkles on top.
18. Carrot-Shaped Cheesecake
Is it cheesecake or a carrot? For this recipe, you can buy a premade cheesecake and then cut it into small, even slices. In a mixing bowl, you’ll mix the following:
- Deluxe chocolate wafers (melted)
- Orange and brown candy coloring
Mix well until it creates a deep orange color that resembles a carrot. Add wooden popsicle sticks into each base of the cheesecake. Use the sticks to dip the pieces into the orange chocolate.
Drizzle more chocolate on top and add some green stems to complete the look. Allow to cool on parchment paper.
19. Easter Ham and Cheddar Pinwheel
So far, the Easter party food ideas have been more dessert-oriented, but this idea is more on the savory side. You’ll make pinwheels out of puff pastry and top with:
- Cooked ham
- Sharp cheddar
- Cream cheese
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley
- Egg
Super simple to make, you’ll only need 20 minutes to prep these, 20 to cook them and a 30-60 minute chill time. But each batch makes up to 30 pinwheels, so they’re well worth the wait.
20. Easter Bunny Crescent Bites
Whimsical and delicious, these Easter bunny bites are great for the non-chef who wants to make a good impression this year. You’ll make puff pastry bunnies with an assortment of dip options, such as:
- Cream cheese with bacon, cheddar and smoked salmon mix
- Buffalo chicken dip
- Pimento cheese
- Crab dip
21. Easter Bunny Spinach Dip
Preheat your oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, you’ll mix the following ingredients together:
- Artichokes
- Garlic
- Mayonnaise
- Parmesan cheese
- Spinach
Cut your dough balls in half, place them to form a head and then use the other two pieces to make the ears of the bunny. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot so that it can rise to double its size.
Scoop the dip into the center of the circle and put a dab on each ear.
Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked.
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22. Mini Easter Tarts
Buy or make your own cheesecake-filled tarts and top with edible flowers and chocolate eggs. Pastel chocolates work best and are a sweet treat that your guests will enjoy.
