Everything you need to make an easy Easter dessert plate is right here. After preparing a full Easter brunch, give yourself a break and assemble a colorful candy platter for dessert — because Easter candy is the best.
Also explore our easy sweet and savory Easter recipes and tips on How to Host an Easter Brunch.
We often choose either an elaborate main meal or a more elaborate dessert; rarely both. Since our Easter brunch typically includes honey glazed baked ham, frittata, and mimosas, we like to keep dessert simple — a candy platter.
One of the joys of Easter is the beautifully crafted candies: chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, gummies, and pastel treats. A candy platter brings all that color and whimsy together.
How to Make a Candy Platter for Easter Dessert
This is simple and quick. Follow these easy steps to build a festive platter.
- Source the candy – Around Easter you’ll find a wide selection at grocery stores, specialty shops, and major retailers. Look for colorful jelly beans, chocolate eggs, molded bunnies, gummies, and seasonal novelties.
- Gather materials – Use a large platter or board and a few small bowls to separate certain candies.
- Edible grass – Spread edible Easter grass around the platter for a festive base that resembles traditional basket filling.
- Add the bowls – Place 3–4 small bowls across the platter to contain loose items or to create varied height.
- Layer the candy – Fill the bowls and scatter additional candies across the platter. Aim to cover the surface for a full, abundant look.
Tips for Making an Easter Dessert Platter
Choose a variety of textures and flavors—gummies, chocolates, marshmallows, and fruit-flavored candies—to keep the platter interesting.
Include cookies or small baked goods if you want a mixed dessert board.
Distribute each candy type around the platter rather than grouping one variety in a single spot to create balance and visual appeal.
Marshmallows and novelty shapes (like chicks or bunnies) add charm and playfulness.
For more inspiration on arranging sweets, see our Dessert Charcuterie Board ideas.
Where to Buy Easter Candy
You can find Easter candy locally at supermarkets and specialty food shops. Online and boutique sources are great for unique or gourmet options:
Williams Sonoma — a curated selection of handcrafted sweets.
Sugarfina — boutique candies with unusual flavors and packaging.
GODIVA — classic chocolates that elevate any holiday spread.
Mast Chocolate — artisanal bars and confections.
Compartes — fun, decorative chocolate gifts like gold bunnies.
Candy Warehouse — a wide variety of candies in many colors and styles for bulk purchasing.
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Easter Dessert Bar
This guide is flexible—add dried fruit, fresh fruit, cupcakes, or homemade treats to match your theme. Make it as festive as you like.
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Easter Dessert Candy Platter
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12 people
Ingredients
- 12 palmier cookies
- 6 Peeps
- 20 small rainbow meringue cookies
- 11 oz Jelly Beans
- 1 lb gummy bunnies
- 1 lb gummy butterflies
- 10 oz Cadbury Easter Mini Eggs
- 3 sunflower lollipops
- 4 oz gourmet marshmallows
- 8 oz chocolate malt ball eggs
- 1 oz edible Easter grass
- 5 oz pastel candy corn
Instructions
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Edible grass – Spread edible Easter grass over the platter as a base.
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Add the bowls – Arrange 3–4 small bowls around the platter for variety and height.
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Candy – Fill the bowls and scatter candies over the platter until it looks full and festive.
Notes
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 335g
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Protein: 1g
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Fat: 1g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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