Between all the Cadbury eggs, chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, and marshmallow Peeps, Easter offers no shortage of opportunities for eating sweets. But a fancy holiday meal may call for a homemade dessert that’s a little nicer: You could go all-out with a layer cake, take it easy with a batch of cookies, or even go the no-bake route. Below, you’ll find plenty of impressive desserts—including a tender brown butter carrot cake, stunning lemon tart, and delicate panna cotta—that will sweeten any Easter or springtime celebration.
