Easter is all about celebrating joy and renewal with family and friends. With the culture of gifting your loved ones chocolates and cakes, a lot of dessert recipes float around the house. Even though hunting for Easter eggs is a tradition, there can be people who are allergic or following a dietary restriction when it comes to eggs.
But this year, you don’t have to worry about missing out on desserts just because there is a possibility that they can have eggs in them. Read on and explore some eggless options that you can make this Easter. With these treats, you can rest assured of having finger-licking desserts and celebrating the festival with the same excitement.
Carrot Cupcakes
Carrot cupcakes are the classic Easter treats that have withstood the test of time. You can start making this special Easter dessert by whisking the dry ingredients like flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a little salt. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients like oil or butter and vanilla extract. After mixing the dry and wet ingredients, fold in grated carrots and chopped dry fruits. Pour the batter into moulds, bake, and your cupcakes will be ready. To take them to the next level, you can add a cream cheese filling and enjoy your Easter.
Lemon Cookies
Lemon-based desserts add a little sunshine to the Easter menu. With this version, you can have the flavours of lemon and the crunch of a cookie without adding any eggs. All you need to do is mix some butter and powdered sugar till the mixture is fluffy, and then add some lemon juice. Then, mix in all-purpose flour. Now, you can take small portions of the dough, roll them into balls and let them bake. After you take them out of the oven, let them cool to get crunchier cookies.
Hazelnut Macaroons
Macaroons are colourful delights that just put a smile on everyone’s faces. With a crunchy exterior and a mouth-melting interior, you can also get the goodness of hazelnuts with these treats. So, whip some binding agent like aquafaba (chickpea brine) or mashed banana syrup with powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Add some chopped hazelnuts to the batter and pipe into small round portions on a baking sheet. Bake them and let them cook before you eat to ensure that the shell is crispy.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
With the best of all ingredients, a simple dessert with chocolate and peanut butter can steal anyone’s heart. The best part is that chocolate peanut butter cups are really easy to make. You can start by melting some chocolate and lining the cup moulds with it. Then, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, and some milk till you get the desired consistency. Next, add a spoonful of the peanut butter mixture to the moulds with chocolate lining and refrigerate them. Once they are set, take them out of the moulds, and they’re all yours.
Strawberry Trifle
Strawberry trifles hold the power to turn any gathering into a festive occasion. So, make this Easter special, get some fresh strawberries and get ready with your apron. You can simply make the trifle by layering an eggless vanilla cake at the bottom. Then, add freshly prepared custard as the second layer and top it off with chopped pieces of strawberry. Add whipped cream on the top and garnish with chopped strawberries and sprinkles.
Chocolate Mousse
Lastly, for a rich eggless chocolate dessert, there’s nothing better than a mousse. Plus, it’s quick to whip up and is everyone’s all-time favourite dessert. All you need to do is melt some dark chocolate and whip it with some heavy cream. After you see stiff peaks forming, pipe it into serving glasses and refrigerate. After the mousse is set, garnish with whipped cream and chopped fruits like cherries, strawberries, etc., and you can dive right in.