This rustic and hearty pudding is a great way to use up those two-day-old leftover hot cross buns.

Nothing says ‘Easter holidays’ quite like a batch of hot cross buns straight from the oven. Super-fast and easy, this recipe is all you need come Good Friday.

Straight from the oven or lightly toasted, these fruit-studded buns are a Good Friday breakfast ritual dating back centuries.

A show-stopping end to your family’s Easter celebrations

These Easter cookies are so much fun to make, especially when you have little helpers in the kitchen to decorate them for you. Get the kids to show their creative side this Easter with fun colour and design on these sweet treats.

Sweet, chocolatey and oh-so-moist, these little Easter egg cupcakes are almost too cute to eat! Until you take one bite, because no one will be able to resist the secret treat that's hiding in the middle...

Brighten up the family Easter celebration and engage the kids with these zesty, creative lollipop-style cakes. Lollipop cake toppers also brighten up any Easter cake!

Get the kids to help you make these cute bunny biscuits as an Easter or birthday treat. These are perfect if you're looking for an easy Easter biscuit recipe

Whipping up an Easter treat for family and friends is a fun activity that is a lot simpler than you might think!

This chocolate caramel cheesecake is the ultimate Easter indulgence. With a cookie base, creamy coffee liqueur inner, caramel sauce and chocolate ganache topping, you won't be needing any Easter eggs after a slice of this cheesecake!

The perfect indulgence at Easter – or any time of the year – these sweet, sticky, bite-sized treats are for sugar fans young and old. Whip them up in just 15 minutes, then allow to set before digging in!

This is a super cute and easy snack idea for hungry kids at Easter time. Or, make it into a fun activity and fill old mason jars with nibbles, tie with twine, add fresh flowers and gift to grandparents or teachers.

Nici Wickes' hot cross bun scone recipe is a triumph! Serve warm from the oven and slathered with butter for the ultimate Easter treat. They're also gluten-free, so they're perfect for sharing. Win!

Nici Wickes' chocolate slice recipe is decadent and delicious! Caramel-filled chocolate eggs are the key to making this slice shine. Serve for an on-theme Easter treat the whole family will love you for

Nadia Lim's hot cross bun pudding recipe is a must-try this Easter! Dotted with butter, chocolate and marmalade, soaked in custard then served with maple-roasted pears, this dessert is decadence at its best!

What kid does not love ice cream? What's even more thrilling for a child is a sweet drink and ice cream mixed together!

A creative and tasty way to try and get the kids to eat their veggies whilst also bringing out the inner child in all of us!

With eggs being the main ingredient for Easter, it is the perfect occasion to get imaginative with these egg like chocolate mousses!

A kiddies favourite that will leave anyone trying this new creative version of fish fingers in awe.

Easter's very own egg baskets just got creative! Why not add an edible twist to your next Easter egg baskets making the Easter thrill even more magical.

Bring out the inner child in everyone with a fairytale feast that’s full of fun!

The trick to making the choux pastry for these milk chocolate eclairs is to allow the steam to create the puff – if you open the oven door mid-bake you’ll be destined for a flop. Literally.

You don't need to miss out on these gorgeous, fluffy sweet Easter treats just because of allergies or intolerances. These gluten free hot cross buns taste just as good as the original recipe (especially with butter)!

This is pure comfort food. Layers of spiced bun and apple baked with a vanilla custard makes for a moreish treat.

This simple recipe for a light and golden, orange-flavoured, plaited Easter bread comes from a 1961 edition of Home Baked: A Little Book of Bread Recipes by George and Cecilia Scurfield. Published in Britain, the book was aimed at the novice bread baker and the authors included a chapter called ‘Coffee Breads from Abroad’. Most European countries have recipes for traditional breads eaten on festive occasions – usually made from ordinary bread dough enriched with butter or oil and eggs and flavoured with dried fruit and spices. I have made many of them over the years, but this modest recipe has become a favourite. It probably can’t claim to be authentically Russian, but it is pretty, delicious and completely reliable.

Rich, decadent and sweet, one bite of these beautiful buns will have oozing chocolate spilling out. They are perfect for Easter time celebrations with family or friends. Or a sneaky after dinner treat.

Surprise your family this festive season with this incredible cake, filled with chocolatey Easter eggs that can be revealed when you 'smash' the top.

Nuts bring a wide array of nutty, toasty and sweet flavours to dishes – think the sweet butteriness of pine nuts, the milky sweetness of fresh almonds, and the toasty coffee-like taste of roasted hazelnuts.

The epitome of Easter cuteness, these chewy coconut macaroon nests are filled with a dark chocolate ganache that helps balance their sweetness. Find the little speckled chocolate eggs at your supermarket or wherever Easter eggs are sold.

These cute little bunny cookies are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. Let them cut out the shapes and ice them once baked. Before you know it, you’ll have a fun new family tradition!

Give the gift of baking this Easter without having to do any of the hard work! The resulting Easter cookies are crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle and full of chocolatey goodness

These little cheesecake-filled chocolate eggs make the perfect Easter-themed end to a special family meal.

These wonderfully fragrant hot cross buns are quick and easy to make and taste great served toasted with butter, fresh and warm with your favourite jam, or just by themselves. Happy Easter!

These tasty morsels are perfect party food, or serve as an appetiser at your next dinner party.

If you're looking to try something a little different, then give these fritters a go. They're made with good old-fashioned cans of sardines in oil and will on the table in 10 minutes flat! Also great as finger food at a party.

We've put a savoury twist on the classic hot cross buns with the addition of fragrant caraway seeds to this traditional baked dish. Enjoy warm or cold with a light spread of butter as a light lunchbox snack or afternoon tea.

These wonderfully fragrant hot cross buns are quick and easy to make and taste great served toasted with butter, fresh and warm with your favourite jam, or just by themselves. Happy Easter!

This easy rocky road recipe will help keep the kids occupied over the Easter long weekend. With marshmallows, turkish delight and biscuits this treat makes good use of any leftover eggs the Easter Bunny left lying around.

These fun cakes can be made and eaten as part of the Easter celebration ... or whipped up as a chocolate treat after the event with any leftover small eggs.

Put an Easter spin on this popular dessert, whipping up these sweet and cream-filled moulds ready to house sugar-coated eggs.

Bake this sweet and zesty Easter bread then gather the kids and decorate your Easter eggs with bright colours.

Creamy and decadent, this rich chocolate tart is packed full of wonderful flavour and a crumbly, biscuit crust. It is absolutely perfect for a birthday or Easter celebrations.

Using good quality dark chocolate is what makes these truffles special. Making them as a gift? You can buy small paper or foil truffle cases from the cake-making section of the supermarket or homeware stores.

Inject an extra dose of fun for the kids at Easter, with these white chocolate-chip buns glazed with pink icing.

There are hundreds and thousands of reasons to adore these chocolate freckle pops for you and the kids.

These traditional Good Friday hot cross buns taste extra special with the addition of chocolate. Give as Easter gifts ... or serve to the family for morning or afternoon tea.

The aroma of a chocolate pudding just out of the oven can make your tastebuds dance with anticipation, so get baking!

The kids will love helping out with these cute treats this Easter. Just bake the bickies, smother in melted chocolate then sprinkle with hundreds and thousands.

Make your Easter celebrations complete by rolling out these fresh hot cross finished with a sweet glaze.

Make these bunny cupcakes as an Easter treat and let the kids help decorate them. These can be made in advance and stored in the freezer.

Wonderfully sweet and fluffy, these hot cross buns are delicious served warm drizzled with maple syrup and fresh fruit. This dish makes a delicious breakfast or dessert.

This recipe works just as well as part of a hearty breakfast or lunch.

Easter is a perfect time of year to gather friends and family for a festive lunch or satisfying supper – after a day of egg hunting, of course! These simple, elegant recipes are sure to please.

A great meal to make when entertaining, this is all cooked in the oven, leaving you more time to mingle.

Easter feast! Save room for this tempting celebratory spread. Stain eggs with a delicate pattern by soaking them in tea.

Perfect for the whole family - these hot cross buns are a real Easter treat.

For a sweet start to Easter, stack ’em up and keep’em coming

There's something about chocolate that most of us find hard to resist... especially in this indulgent cheesecake!

There's something about chocolate that most of us find hard to resist... Oh! Chocolate!

With our hectic lifestyles, the biggest luxury in life is simply time! A long weekend is a great opportunity to indulge in slow-cooking roasts

There's something about chocolate that most of us find hard to resist... Oh! Chocolate!

There's something about chocolate that most of us find hard to resist... Oh! Chocolate!

The truffles can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge to serve with coffee and the newspaper, or a good book.

Enjoy the contrast between creamy, smooth dark chocolate and tart, vibrant apricots in this delicious Easter layer cake

Raw food expert Megan May of Little Bird Organics creates exciting Easter treats packed with goodness

Alexa Johnston transforms basic dough into buns and herb bread

Alexa Johnston bakes spicy, lemony sweet buns

Keep the sheets of filo pastry under a damp tea towel to prevent them from drying out, and secure leftovers in plastic wrap. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Chocolate suitable to microwave. Note

Suitable to freeze. Ganache suitable to microwave. makes 24 Note

This sweetened bread studded with colourful dyed hard boiled eggs makes a gorgeous centrepiece for an Orthodox Easter Sunday feast.

Make the most of your leftovers with this glorious Easter bun pudding.

Chocolate hot cross buns are widely available at Easter time. Try your local supermarket or bakery. If you can’t find them, use any hot cross bun you like. This dish is best served warm, before the buns soak up all the velvety custard. Note

Makes 12 Note

This hot cross bun recipe is a go-to at Easter time. Serve these easy hot cross buns warm straight out of the oven, or toast them and slather with butter.

These easy cookies are the perfect combination of tart and sweet. Make them with the kids!

Delight your loved ones this Easter with freshly baked hot cross buns. Enjoy them warm with a dollop of butter and a drizzle of honey for a delicious breakfast, morning tea or dessert.

Cupcakes can be made and iced a day ahead, but don’t attach the ears until you’re ready to serve as moisture in the icing on top of the cupcakes can soften the ears at the base, causing them to flop or break off! Store your assembled cupcakes in a single layer in an airtight container. […]

You can find Persian fairy floss, also known as Pashmak, at Middle Eastern groceries and gourmet food stores. It makes a great dessert decoration. Only decorate the cakes with the fairy floss when ready to serve, as the floss can melt quickly. Note

Let the bewitching aroma of baking bread fill your kitchen with this delicious, easy recipe from Alexa Johnston

Use canned chopped tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes; you may need to drain the can juices a little. Note

Edible sugar roses can be found in the supermarket cake decorating aisle. Note

Instead of using M&M’s, simply bake, ice with glace icing and sprinkle with 100s & 1000s. Note

Instead of colouring coconut, toast it to create little brown chicks. Note

Use rubber gloves to avoid staining hands. Try using strips of sticky tape instead of elastic bands, which can be tricky to keep on. No elastic bands? No problem, just dye eggs as instructed. Note

Alexa Johnston bakes a reliable sweet treat to keep you stocked for the cold months ahead.

Don’t be put off by the idea that a Yorkshire puddings are associated with roast beef – these sweet variations are incredibly delicious!

For extra crunch, roll balls in crushed peanuts instead of cocoa powder. Note