Dale Farm Easter Dessert Ideas: Easy Spring Baking with Kids

4th April 2025

Spring is here, and with Easter just around the corner, it's the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen with some delicious seasonal treats. Whether you're looking for easy baking ideas with kids or a show-stopping Easter dessert, we've got you covered. Using Dale Farm Double Cream, Dale Farm Custard and other simple ingredients, these recipes will bring joy to your Easter celebrations.

Mini Egg Cheesecake Pots: A Fun Easter Treat

These Mini Egg Cheesecake Pots are the perfect no-bake Easter dessert. With a crunchy chocolate base, creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, and of course, you can’t have easter without crushed mini eggs. They are both easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients (Makes 6 Pots):

  • 150g Chocolate Digestive Biscuits

  • 20g Butter (melted)

  • 300ml Dale Farm Double Cream

  • 160g Cream Cheese

  • 1.5 tbsp Icing Sugar

  • 2 tbsp Vanilla Extract

  • Mini Eggs (crushed)

Method:

  1. Prepare the Base: Crush the chocolate digestive biscuits to your preferred texture. Mix with melted butter and press into serving pots. Chill in the fridge.

  2. Make the Cheesecake Mixture: Whisk together Dale Farm Double Cream, vanilla extract, and icing sugar until thick. In a separate bowl, loosen the cream cheese with a fork, then fold it into the cream mixture.

  3. Add the Mini Eggs: Crush mini eggs and fold them into the cheesecake mixture.

  4. Assemble: Spoon the mixture over the biscuit base, smooth the tops, and decorate with whole mini eggs.

  5. Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

These cheesecake pots are a hit with kids and adults alike, making them a perfect Easter baking activity with kids.

Mini Egg Cheesecake Pots

Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter pudding

Got leftover hot cross buns? Turn them into a delicious hot cross bun bread and butter pudding, rich with chocolate and creamy Dale Farm Vanilla Custard.

Ingredients:

Method:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set to 160ºC (fan).

  2. Prepare the Buns: Slice the hot cross buns and add chunks of chocolate and butter in the middle of each.

  3. Assemble: Arrange them in a baking dish, then pour over Dale Farm Vanilla Custard.

  4. Top & Bake: Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips and bake for 40 minutes, until golden.

  5. Enjoy: Serve warm for a comforting Easter dessert.

This easy Easter dessert is a great way to use up extra hot cross buns while creating something irresistibly chocolatey and indulgent.

Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter pudding

Creme Egg Mousse

For a quick and creamy Easter dessert, try this Creme Egg Mousse. Made with just three ingredients, it's light, fluffy, and packed with the sweet taste of chocolate and fondant-filled Creme Eggs.

Ingredients:

  • 450ml Dale Farm Double Cream

  • 200g Condensed Milk

  • 200g Milk Chocolate

  • 2-3 Bags Mini Creme Eggs (chopped)

  • 3-4 Large Creme Eggs (halved)

  • Sprinkles (Optional)

Method:

  1. Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt the milk chocolate until smooth.

  2. Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, whisk together Dale Farm Double Cream, condensed milk, and melted chocolate until thick.

  3. Fold & Fill: Gently fold in chopped mini Creme Eggs and spoon the mixture into serving pots.

  4. Decorate (Optional) & Chill: Top each mousse with half a Creme Egg. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours.

This recipe is perfect for Easter and a great way to enjoy the iconic Creme Egg in a new, delicious way.

Creme Egg Mousse

Mini Egg Milkshake

Just when you thought mini eggs couldn't get any better, meet the Mini Egg Milkshake! This one is an easter staple, made with your favourite seasonal treats and our creamy Dale Farm Vanilla Ice Cream.

Simply add everything to the blender and blitz until everything is smooth! Top with whipped cream and any toppings your heart desires!

Mini Egg Milkshake

From easy Easter baking with kids to rich, gorgeous treats, these spring baking ideas will make your celebrations even sweeter. Stock up on Dale Farm Double Cream and Dale Farm Vanilla Custard, and get ready for a delicious Easter full of creamy, chocolatey delights!

Check out our TikTok to watch the videos on how to create and let us know if you try these recipes. Share your Easter baking creations with us on social media!



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