Easter recipes

Strap on your apron and get ready for some delicious Easter recipes that celebrate spring flavours and seasonal ingredients. Here you will find inspiration for Easter mains with lamb, chicken and fish, followed by fresh dessert ideas, festive baking, simple treats, and Easter-ready breakfasts and lunches. It all wraps up with practical cooking tips to help everything run smoothly, so you can exceed every expectation this Easter.

Easter is the perfect excuse to put lamb on the menu. This is the time of year when lamb is at its best, making it easy to find high-quality cuts with great flavour and tenderness. Lamb is also wonderfully versatile. A single joint can feed many, while smaller cuts, such as racks and chops, allow you to tailor the menu to both big family gatherings and more intimate celebrations. Make the day a little more Lurpak® with these tasty lamb recipes.

In this recipe for lamb rack with herb crust, the rack is coated in a crisp crust made from an aromatic butter mixture and herbs, while this leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary is rubbed with melted butter infused with garlic, rosemary, and lemon zest, giving you succulent meat and a caramelised surface. Roasted leg of lamb is another tempting option, prepared with a butter paste with garlic, rosemary, and anchovies. If time is short, opt for these pan-fried lamb chops that are ready in about 20 minutes.

Tips for preparing and cutting lamb

Preparing lamb well starts long before it goes into the oven or pan. If you need some tips for preparing or cutting your lamb, we have listed some pointers to help you along.

Tip 1: Bring the lamb to room temperature

Take the lamb out of the fridge 30-60 minutes before cooking. Bringing it closer to room temperature helps it cook more evenly and prevents the outside from overcooking before the inside is done.

Tip 2: Match the cut to the cooking method

Different cuts benefit from different approaches. Racks and chops are best cooked quickly over high heat, either roasted or pan-fried, to preserve their tenderness. Larger cuts, such as leg or shoulder, suit slower roasting, which allows the connective tissue to soften and the flavours to develop fully.

Tip 3: Know when it is done

When it comes to doneness, medium to medium-rare is often preferred for lamb, as this keeps the meat juicy and tender.

Use a meat thermometer if possible. Aim for 55-58 °C for medium-rare and 60-63 °C for medium. If you do not have a thermometer, press the meat gently. It should feel springy but not soft.

For many people, Easter dinner is a cherished tradition where family and friends gather around the table to enjoy good food and celebrate the arrival of spring. While lamb is a popular choice, there are plenty of ways to create an epic Easter dinner without it. Chicken and fish all make fantastic options, offering something for every taste and preference.

End your Easter meal on a sweet note with one of these fabulous Easter desserts. They manage to feel both indulgent and refreshing at the same time, with light spring flavours like zesty lemon and juicy rhubarb stealing the show. Even better, they may look impressive, but you will be surprised by just how easy they are to make.

In this rhubarb crumble, the rhubarb turns tender and juicy as it bakes, with a gentle hint of vanilla bringing out its flavour. On top sits a crisp, golden crumble made with a little Lurpak®. For a light and elegant dessert, lemon pavlova is built on a delicate meringue base and topped with lemon curd, whipped cream, and candied kumquats and gooseberries, delivering a lovely mix of sweetness and freshness. A trifle is perfect for feeding a crowd. This one comes with layers of sponge cake, silky custard, and airy mascarpone and is crowned with fresh berries and toasted meringue.

Easter is a great excuse to get some baking done and let your kitchen fill with the irresistible scent of something sweet in the oven. From classic pies to easy cupcakes and festive breads, these Easter baking ideas cover a bit of everything you might fancy baking over the holidays.

Few desserts are as timeless as a lemon meringue pie. A flaky, buttery pastry crust with lemon filling and smooth meringue peaks, lightly toasted until golden. For individual servings, these rhubarb cupcakes with orange-and-vanilla flavoured icing and a sprinkle of toasted almonds and orange zest are your go-to. Explore tradition with a Romanian cozonac bread, which is lightly scented with lemon and orange and plaited with a rich filling of chocolate, cinnamon, and almonds. Greek tsoureki is another sweet bread. It is flavoured with orange, masticha, and mahlepi.

With these cakes for Easter on the menu, everything is set for a sweet celebration. From light, citrusy favourites to rich, comforting classics, these cakes bring spring straight to the table. Are you baking for a small gathering or a full house of family and friends? This selection offers plenty of ways to sweeten the Easter weekend.

This layered lemon cake is built with bases poured with lemon syrup and layers of creamy buttercream mixed with lemon curd, while this lemon drizzle cake presents lemon both in the batter, as a syrup, and in a smooth lemon icing. Carrot cake is perfect for Easter, and this one is infused with rosemary and layered with a smooth vanilla buttercream and a bright orange curd. For something different, serve a pasca baked cheesecake. Made with sweet yeast dough and filled with a vanilla cream cheese mixture dotted with sultanas, it sits somewhere between cheesecake and bread.

Inspiration for Easter cake decoration

It does not need to be perfect or overly planned, but decorating Easter cakes can be really fun. A few playful details and soft spring colours are often all it takes to make a cake feel festive and full of Easter spirit.

Sometimes a small treat is exactly what you need. Easter treats are perfect for those in-between moments, something to snack on while dinner is still in the oven, enjoy with a cup of coffee, or grab later in the evening when the sweet craving hits. Even better, these treats are ideal to prepare in advance, so they are ready whenever the craving strikes.

First up are Italian pasticciotti. Small oval pastries filled with a smooth, sweet egg-custard filling and wrapped in tender pastry. Then come vanilla-flavoured butter biscuits, which are decorated with yellow, blue, and green icing to look festive and cheerful. Finally, soft hot cross buns stay true to tradition with a shiny cross on top and a golden syrup glaze.

Easter does not have to start at dinner. Kicking things off with a proper breakfast or a relaxed lunch is a great way to stretch out the celebrations. A good Easter breakfast fuels everyone up for the egg hunt and keeps spirits high. It is also the perfect chance to serve a few special dishes that feel a little more indulgent than an everyday breakfast.

Poached egg with asparagus on sourdough toast really delivers and is just right for a slow Easter morning or an easy lunch. You can also make a classic Eggs Benedict: Toasted English muffins with ham, poached egg, and hollandaise.

The tornado omelette is guaranteed to get attention. The eggs turn out incredibly fluffy, but it is the dramatic, tornado-like shape that really makes this recipe stand out. To add a bit of extra flavour and warmth, make eggs Florentine with aubergine and spiced spinach sautéed with garlic, red onion, and cumin. Just like Eggs Benedict, it is finished with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce.