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Best Non-Candy Easter Presents
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to whip up a batch of homemade Easter presents, you might want to stop at the candy aisle. But if you want something more personalized but still sugar-coated, look no further than these alternative Easter gift ideas!
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
A favorite at any time of the year, dipped in white or milk chocolate, these strawberries are a sweet treat that will delight kids.
How to make:
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Wash and dry the strawberries, then arrange them on the lined baking sheet, making sure they don’t touch.
3. Put enough chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl to cover the strawberries, then microwave it for about 1 minute or until it is completely melted.
4. Spoon some of the melted chocolate over each berry until it is completely covered (use another spoon so you don’t touch the berries with your hands).
5. Let the chocolate harden for at least 15 minutes, then set them aside until you are ready to give them away!
Easter Pudding
Basically the British version of an egg nog, serving it chilled on Easter Sunday is a delicious way to end the traditional meal.
How to make:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla.
2. Refrigerate the mixture until it is cold and thick enough to pour.
3. To make egg decorating easy, place 6 small sugar cookies (or any cookie cutters) on parchment paper or a baking sheet and cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap.
4. Pour the chilled mixture over the cookies until they are completely covered (you may have some leftover pudding).
5. Let the cookies harden for about 15 minutes.
6. Using a cookie cutter, punch out the center of each cookie, creating a hole (these are great to have around for other baking projects).
7. Serve with a straw so that guests can enjoy their pudding with a drink of choice.
Fruit Salad
A colorful bowl of mixed fruit that includes both citrus and berries is a new yet familiar take on the classic fruit salad.
How to make:
1. Wash and prepare any fruit you would like in your salad.
2. Mix all of the fruit together in a large bowl.
3. Sprinkle sugar over the top, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until ready to serve (letting it sit overnight is best).
4. Serve chilled with a spoon for each person to enjoy!
Easter Egg Wreath
A wreath made from dyed eggs can adorn your entry table throughout the season.
How to make:
1. Using a hard-boiled egg in a few different sizes, place eggs and their stands on a piece of cardboard.
2. Cut out egg shapes from tulle and arrange them around the eggs, securing it with glue.
3. Do the same to smaller eggs (like quail eggs) that you will use for the center of your wreath.
4. When you have all of your egg pieces glued down, use hot glue to assemble your wreath onto an “egg tree” stand (or just tape it together if you don’t have one).
Chocolate-Covered Peanuts
A delicious way to give the gift of chocolate to your family and friends, as well as a savory snack for the kids. These small candy-coated nuts are perfect for tucking into an Easter basket.
How to make:
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave until they are smooth, stirring every 30 seconds to keep it from burning.
3. Pour the melted chocolate on top of your peanuts and let them harden in the fridge for an hour or until you are ready to serve!
Egg Decorating
A quick lesson on how to decorate an egg will help make Easter more memorable. Different stencils can be used with various colors and shapes to make creative designs.
How to decorate:
1. Start with a boiled egg in a few different sizes, like a quail or duck egg.
2. Cut out stencils of your choice to decorate the eggs and place them on parchment paper.
3. Use paintbrushes to carefully apply paint onto the eggs – be sure to keep the brushes clean and change colors often so that some eggs are not painted over by accident!
Jar of Chocolates
No matter how much candy you buy, you can never have too many chocolates.
How to make:
1. Wrap the selected chocolates in ribbon or parchment paper.
2. Tie a ribbon around the jar and place the chocolates inside.
3. You can also use these jars as dip bowls, simply place chocolate chips and/or nuts in them.
Chocolate Bouquet
Get creative with your Easter bouquet by using decorative chocolate and straws; it’s a great treat for the girls and boys in your life.
How to do:
1. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds to keep it from burning.
2. Use a spoon to scoop the melted chocolate into a small plastic bag and snip off the tip so that you have a piping bag.
3. Dip and twist a few sugar strands into your melted chocolate and then place them on wax paper to harden up.
4. Cut out squares of tulle that can fit onto the end of your straws as well as one or two circles in different sizes for the middle, securing it all together with colored tape or glue!
Pomegranate Punch
An excellent drink to serve at an Easter meal, this punch is a twist on blue-colored eggnog and can be made in different flavors such as lemon or white chocolate.
How to make:
1. Make a large punch bowl by filling it with ice cubes at the bottom, then add 1 cup sugar, 2 cups lemonade, 1 cup of pomegranate juice and 1 cup of blueberry juice. Stir well.
2. Next place in one can of frozen blueberries and the other can half frozen orange juice. Finally add the cubed egg whites.
3. When served make sure you pour some whipped cream on top of each drink so that people can enjoy it in style!
Strawberry Shortcake
A classic sweet dessert recipe that is simple to prepare and requires a few ingredients – this dish can be customized for different flavors as well!
How to make:
1. In a small saucepan, boil the milk and 3 tablespoons of sugar together until the sugar is dissolved. Pour into the bowl of your mixer; whip on medium high for 2 minutes.
2. In another bowl, mix the flour, corn starch, baking powder and salt together. Place in a third bowl; make sure it’s large enough to hold 1 ½ cups of mixture when you’ve mixed it all together.
3. In another bowl add eggs, yogurt and melted butter and mix well; then add to the first bowl with your mixer still on medium high speed about 3 minutes(make sure you scrape down the sides so that all mixture has been beaten).
If you enjoyed this article, this video is also a great idea for the non-candy lovers out there.
Wrap Up
Easter is all about spending time with your loved ones, family and friends. You should start making it a tradition every year to gather the people you love and make them these delicious treats and do fun activities together.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are there any Easter Eggs that aren’t candy?
Yes! Lots of them. Some people might be allergic to chocolate, or don’t like it at all. Still others might not want to give a sweet treat for religious reasons.
You may also want to check our article about Top Easter Gifts For The Non-Chocolate Lovers
2. I don’t want to give candy. What should I do?
That’s perfectly fine. You can give yummy apples, peanut butter, and jelly sandwiches or other delicious treats are all great options. Here are more options that are not chocolate.
3. I don’t have kids so I don’t know what to get for them.
I think the best thing you can do is simply try to be creative on your own and look around at what is available in stores or online for sale as Easter presents for people of all ages.
