A Greek pastry formed into a letter “S”. Made at Easter in Greece but Greek Americans often make them for Christmas.
Easter Cookies
Krispie Easter Nests
Rice Krispie treats tinted green, formed into nests in a muffin pan and filled with chocolate eggs.
Easter Lily Cones
A crispy tuile-type cookie rolled into a cone filled with whipped cream.
Easter Story Cookies
An Easter activity for children old enough to understand the story of the Passion.
Lemon Polenta Cake
A rich cake with lots of lemon flavor. The polenta is a common Italian ingredient and it adds texture and body.
Meringue Nests / Wreaths
A meringue outer circle with a creamy lemon filling. Tint green for wreaths.
Peanut Butter Eggs
Easter eggs like home-made peanut butter cups. Or, shape them into Christmas trees instead.
Quick-as-a-Bunny Easter Egg Nests
Rice Krispie treats with coconut, shaped into nests.
Fudge Easter Eggs
These should be made ahead of time as the fudge filling mellows after a few days.
Birds Nests
Chow mein noodles make these look just like a twiggy birds nest!