1Macaroon "Nests"
mike gartenThese treats are almost too cute to eat. You'll need sweetened flaked coconut, chocolate eggs, and sweetened condensed milk to make them.
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2Lavender Shortbread Wedges
mike gartenThis sweet shortbread dessert is perfect for sharing! Slice into wedges and sprinkle some lavender on top for the ultimate spring touch.
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3Maritozzi
mike gartenMake store-bought brioche buns extra special by filling them with sweet whipped cream and sprinkling with your favorite toppings to finish it off. We suggest chopped pistachios, toasted cacao nibs or freeze dried strawberries.
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4Ring Cake
mike gartenEveryone at the Easter table will be reaching for this treat! Each piece has a beautiful cinnamon-sugar swirl inside; plus it's topped with a sour cream glaze — yum!
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5Lemon Layer Cake With Flower Petals
This gorgeous Easter dessert is a true showstopper. The gorgeous petals on top of the cake are easier to make than you might think; you'll just need white chocolate and coconut oil.
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6Sugared Lavender Cupcakes
Mike GartenFew things spell springtime like fresh lavender, and these little cakes look and smell like a bouquet of the stuff. Sugared lavender sprigs give them a super professional finish.
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7Meyer Lemon Madeleines
Mike Garten 8Carrot-Pineapple Cupcakes
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9Meyer Lemon Bunny Cookies
Mike Garten 10Coconut Cream Pie
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11Lemon and Buttercream Sandwich Cookies
Mike GartenThe "yolk" in these egg-shaped little cookies is actually a dollop of lemon curd. With buttercream frosting and a dusting of sugar, these would make a great addition to any Easter spread.
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12Waffle Cookies with Strawberry Buttercream
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13Tiramisu Dip
Mike GartenWhy settle for a slice of tiramisu when you can have a big bowl of tiramisu dip? You'll want to have plenty of ladyfingers for dipping, along with mascarpone, Kahlua, and instant espresso powder.
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14Rainbow Meringue Sandwiches
Mike GartenWhat better way to celebrate Easter than with these colorful desserts? Dainty meringues and thick cream cheese frosting are a perfect match.
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15Homemade Marshmallows
Mike Garten Homemade marshmallows are surprisingly easy to make, and they taste worlds better than store bought. You also get to customize them with your choice of food dye: we love a nice bright pink for Easter.
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16Roasted Strawberry Tart
Mike GartenThis elegant Easter dessert is made with flaky puff pastry, creamy Greek yogurt, homemade whipped cream and plenty of fresh strawberries. It makes eight servings.
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17White Chocolate-Dipped Madeleines
Mike GartenThese elegant cookies don't take long to make: just dip store-bought madeleines into white chocolate and sprinkle chopped cranberries and pistachios on top.
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18Blondies
A.Y. Photography//Getty ImagesBrown sugar is the star of the show in this recipe. These vanilla, toffee-like baked treats come together quickly and can be topped with seasonal sprinkles or chocolate chips.
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19Cocoa Bunny Cookies
Mike GartenDecorate bunny-shaped chocolate sugar cookies with icing and, before it's set, sprinkle on shredded-coconut for the tails.
20Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting
Mike GartenFreeze-dried strawberries go a long way in adding color and sweet flavor to the buttercream frosting on these lemony cupcakes. These also make for great treats for birthday parties, 4th of July gatherings, and other celebrations.
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