This Easter appetizer will be a huge hit with your guests! It includes savory dips, fresh finger foods, and other ideas for adding bright flavor to your spring menu.
These Easter appetizers are the perfect way to start your Easter brunch or dinner! This includes classic appetizer ideas like deviled eggs, as well as vibrant dipping sauces and light snacks made from spring’s best produce. It’s easy to make (or make ahead) and will be a hit with you and your guests.
I always make a few Easter appetizers when I host family over for the holidays. They start your meal off with the fresh flavors of spring. And it provides a snack for everyone if you need to put that breakfast casserole or scalloped potatoes in the oven for a few more minutes. Don’t be stressed. We have some Easter appetizers for you to enjoy!
5 Best Easter Appetizers
Easy Deviled Eggs
This deviled eggs recipe has been one of my favorite Easter appetizers for years. It’s creamy and tangy, inspired by Jack’s mom’s famous deviled eggs. Make the boiled eggs a day in advance to make it easier to assemble on the same day.
Cottage Cheese Dip
This pale green dip is so festive for spring! Avocado and cottage cheese create a rich, creamy base. It’s the perfect last minute Easter appetizer. Ready in the food processor in under 10 minutes!
The Ultimate Crudité Platter
A colorful crudité platter is a delicious way to add fresh spring vegetables to your Easter menu! Besides vegetables, other delicacies include creamy, lemony white bean dip, compound butter, and pickled feta cheese. Make these ingredients up to 2 days in advance so you can pull them out of the refrigerator when your guests arrive.
Puff Pastry Brie Bites
This one-bite Easter appetizer combines crunchy, buttery puff pastry, sweet fig jam, and melty cheese. Naturally, they are always a party hit!
Whipped Feta Dip
L&L reader Cathey wrote: “I took this to an event and everyone loved it. There wasn’t a single bite left by the end of the evening!” It goes perfectly with crackers and vegetables such as blanched peas, radishes and fresh or pickled carrots.
More Easter Appetizer Ideas
Beet Hummus
Roasted beets add a sweet, earthy flavor to this twist on classic hummus… It turns bright pink! A bowl of this dip is great for your Easter appetizer table.
best egg salad
Use leftover boiled eggs from your Easter egg hunt in this bright and savory egg salad! Stuffing a pinky sandwich with tender lettuce or microgreens is the perfect spring app.
caprese skewers
Authentic Caprese salad in bite-sized pieces! tip: Instead of using only red tomatoes, try mixing in a few yellow tomatoes for a bright, springy look.
cold cucumber soup
This cool, creamy cucumber soup is one of my family’s favorite Easter appetizers. It’s full of herbs such as basil and dill, making it a refreshing start to your meal!
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
No cream cheese or sour cream! This plant-based spin on a party classic features thick cashew cream infused with dairy goodness. Brined artichokes and fresh spinach make the perfect appetizer for spring.
Roasted Artichokes
Baby artichokes start showing up at farmers markets and grocery stores around this time every year. If you’re lucky, you can make some cute roasted artichokes as an appetizer! It goes perfectly with the creamy and tangy artichoke dipping sauce.
pickled eggs
These beet pickled eggs are a grown-up version of Easter egg dyeing! Apple cider vinegar brine packs a sweet, tangy flavor. Cut them in half for a fun Easter appetizer, or use bright pink egg whites to make deviled eggs!
green goddess dressing
Soft, leafy herbs can be added to creamy, lemony, and aromatic dips. Serve with your favorite spring vegetables!
Pickled Asparagus
If you ask me, no Easter menu is complete without asparagus, and these neat pickled spears are a really fun way to serve it. Use it on its own as part of a cheese board or with a creamy dip like whipped feta or cottage cheese dip.
Whipped Ricotta Cheese
Add honey, lemon zest, and thyme to this rich, creamy dip for an unexpected Easter appetizer! It’s fantastic when dipped with crostini or focaccia.
