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7 dessert recipes to boost Easter meals

By Melisa Lyons, Dayton Daily News
April 16, 2017

For those who are running late or need some different ideas for desserts to bring to Easter get-togethers, we’ve got you covered.

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Below we have listed a few recipes that are sure to be a hit: 
Peeps
Make use of seasonal peeps to add extra decoration and make your dessert stand out. 


Hot cross buns
Hot cross buns isn't just a song you had to play on that recorder in fifth grade, but a traditional treat this time of year. A 12th-century monk was the first to mark the buns with a cross when he was baking them on Good Friday. The buns gained in popularity in England until they became a symbol for the holiday weekend, according to Smithsonian.com.


Easter Bunny
No Easter is complete without a visit from the Easter Bunny. With these sweet treats, family members and children are sure to have a hoot. 


Rice Krispies nest
Add some color to your dessert table with these festive colorful nests.

Marshmallow bark
For those who have a sweet tooth and love four-ingredient recipes, this is the one for you.

Chocolate lasagna
Any family get-together is not complete without having a little chocolate (or a lot). This dish is sure to have your family talking for years to come. 

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