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50+ Traditional Easter Dinner Recipes for Your Menu
Make traditional Easter dinner recipes for the main course, Easter sides, breads, and more. Fill your Easter menu with family favorite foods fit for a holiday feast! You’ll also find simple and festive hosting ideas for your Easter Sunday dinner.

I really enjoyed putting together this collection of Easter dinner menu ideas for a traditional Easter dinner. If you’re not quite sure what to make for Easter dinner, I’ve got ya covered with over 50 Easter menu ideas.

What Is a Traditional Easter Dinner Menu?

I’ve always thought of honey-baked ham as being associated with the traditional Easter meal because it’s usually been our meat of choice and what we’ve always had for this special occasion, even growing up. However, traditional Easter dinner ideas include so much more.
- Ham
- Rack of lamb
- Leg of lamb
- Lamb shanks
- Roasted chicken
- Roast beef
- Pork roast
- Salmon
Yes, even roast beef, pork roast, and salmon can be part of a traditional Easter feast. I guess it just depends what your family loves to eat this time of year and what traditions have been passed down through the generations.

Our traditional Easter meal favorite is a good spiral cut ham in the oven, along with plenty of Easter sides like mashed potatoes, ham gravy, the most delicious corn casserole (with bacon), green beans with hamburger and onion, and of course, Grandma’s bread rolls.

How to Host Easter Dinner

Main things to remember when hosting a family dinner for the first time are the invitations, traditional Easter foods and drinks, the seating arrangements, and the hospitality factor. Let’s talk a little bit about each one.

“People will forget what you said, forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
– Maya Angelou

1. Make Sure to Invite Guests

Whether it’s a text message or an actual paper invitation, be sure to send out Easter dinner invitations. Otherwise, how will people know you’re even hosting dinner?

2. Plan to Make Traditional Easter Foods and Drinks

I think I’ve covered this enough below, but plan out a menu with all the Easter food ideas and drinks you want to make. Something to think about… If you’re hosting an Easter potluck, then make sure you’ve got enough people bringing sides, others bringing desserts, and so on.

3. Seating Arrangements

When I say seating arrangements, I don’t mean who sits next to who, like at a wedding; I just mean, making sure everyone has an actual place to sit, whether it’s at a table, or a seat in the living room.

Back in the day at Easter time, my family would sprawl all over my grandma’s house, from the living room to the kitchen to the back utility room. Small house for a big family, but we made it work.

You might need to think about borrowing a few extra tables and chairs from someone in the family. Or get up to the attic, and haul down all the folding chairs you have to make it work.

4. Make Your Guests Feel Welcome with Graceful Hospitality

My friend Linda, who blogs over at Life on Summerhill, has so many wonderful ideas for hosting the perfect Easter dinner, including how to create Easter table decor. Beautiful ideas she gives for Easter tablescapes inspire much creativity when it comes to setting a welcoming table for family and friends.

Not to mention all of her wonderful ideas for putting up Easter home decorations, as well. From the centerpiece to festive garland ideas and table settings, you’re sure to find loads of ideas for making your guests feel more welcome and at home.

Whew! I don’t know ’bout you, but I’m ready for all the Easter food!

Easter Appetizers

No get together or family gathering would be complete without an assortment of finger licking appetizers to whet the appetite.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”39896″ name=”Easy Deviled Eggs in 30 Minutes or Less” summary=”<p>Can't have Easter dinner without deviled eggs, a popular Easter dinner favorite! Mix up a batch of easy deviled eggs in 30 minutes or less with this classic deviled egg recipe.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”52445″ name=”Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs” summary=”<p>Make an easy recipe for bacon Ranch deviled eggs… Because everything is better with bacon. Perfect appetizer for a crowd!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://noshingwiththenolands.com/rainbow-easter-deviled-eggs/” name=”Rainbow Easter Deviled Eggs” summary=”<p>Wonderful colorful Rainbow Easter Eggs are made with natural dyes and everyone can participate in making these. So fun for Easter to make and eat.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”42390″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”41070″ name=”Ham and Stuffing Crescent Rolls” summary=”<p>Ham and stuffing crescent rolls are a delicious finger food even the kids will love. They're easy to make too!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.currytrail.in/baked-potato-roses/” name=”Baked Potato Roses” summary=”<p>Baked potato roses are the ultimate party starter or simply the most gorgeous potato side dish for your every-day-meal plan!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57099″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40976″ name=”Delicious Salmon Patties Recipe” summary=”<p>Salmon patties, made with salmon and crackers, are the perfect Easter appetizer or finger food, especially when served with a tzatziki dipping sauce.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40872″ name=”Maple Sausage Stuffed Pastry Bites” summary=”<p>Made with cream cheese, spinach, and puffed pastry, sausage stuffed pastry bites are the ultimate appetizer for any holiday dinner.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://savorthebest.com/greek-cheese-triangle-pies-tiropita/” name=”Greek Cheese Triangle Pies (Tiropita)” summary=”<p>These Greek cheese triangle pies have a savory cheese filling inside flaky, buttery phyllo pastry. These make a great appetizer or side for your Easter dinner.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”42415″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://happykitchen.rocks/vegan-roasted-carrot-soup-lentils/” name=”Vegan Roasted Carrot Soup with Lentils” summary=”<p>Easy and delicious Vegan Roasted Carrot Soup with lentils and Moroccan spices. This velvety, rich and healthy carrot soup has a unique and perfectly balanced flavor!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”42429″]
Easter Main Dish Recipes

Traditional Easter dishes that make delicious main dishes, including ham, lamb, beef, and pork.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”42281″ name=”How to Cook a Ham in the Oven” summary=”<p>Everything you've ever wanted to know about how to cook a pre-cooked ham in the oven. Tips, steps, and everything you need to get your Easter ham well on its way.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40862″ name=”Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham” summary=”<p>If you like a sweeter flavor to your ham, you'll love this pineapple honey glazed ham. How to get it perfectly cooked, moist, and delicious for your holiday dinner with family and friends.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://consumerqueen.com/lifestyle/sponsored-posts/crock-pot-slow-cooker-pineapple-ham-recipe” name=”Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Pineapple Ham” summary=”<p>This CrockPot slow cooker pineapple ham recipe is so yummy and plentiful that you could actually freeze left overs for later meals to save you time and money.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57100″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.gritsandpinecones.com/glazed-ham/” name=”Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Ham” summary=”<p>You and your family or guests will love this easy baked ham with pineapple and cherries, complete with traditional pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, with its yummy, sticky, sweet and savory brown sugar bourbon glaze!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57101″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://noshingwiththenolands.com/southern-pecan-glazed-ham/” name=”Southern Pecan Glazed Ham” summary=”<p>This Southern Pecan Glazed Ham was perfection for us. Not sure I have had a better ham than this one EVER. Honey, brown sugar, sweet mustard with a hint of cloves and oranges and then smothered in pecans.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”42394″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.gritsandpinecones.com/roasted-rack-of-lamb/” name=”Roasted Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs” summary=”<p>Surprisingly easy to make, Roasted Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs is an impressive, crowd-pleasing main-dish full of herbaceous deliciousness. Traditionally served at Easter, this lamb recipe has the best of everything.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57102″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.supergoldenbakes.com/slow-cooker-lamb/” name=”Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb” summary=”<p>Incredibly tender Slow Cooker Roast Leg of Lamb that’s tender, juicy and falling apart at the touch of a fork. This is truly the easiest way to cook roast lamb – add a handful of ingredients to your slow cooker and leave it to work its magic.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”42396″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://savorthebest.com/braised-herb-lamb-shanks/” name=”Braised Herb Lamb Shanks” summary=”<p>You will love this recipe for Braised Herb Lamb Shanks! The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and full of flavor from the herb blend, wine and beef broth. This makes a great Easter dinner.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”42397″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://familyspice.com/grilled-leg-lamb-rosemary-mint-garlic/” name=”Grilled Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Mint, and Garlic” summary=”<p>Juicy, tender and ridiculously delicious, this recipe for Grilled Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Mint and Garlic can be made with either a bone-in or boneless version and makes an impressive meal for family and friends.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”42398″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.urbanblisslife.com/herb-crusted-rack-of-lamb/” name=”Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb” summary=”<p>This herb crusted rack of lamb is a classic Easter dinner! It's easy to prepare and so delicious.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”42428″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.becomingness.com/slow-cooker-beef-ribs/” name=”Slow Cooker Beef Ribs” summary=”<p>Slow Cooker Beef Ribs are a great meal to serve your guests. The flavor is amazing, and they are so easy to make. Your guests will seriously be impressed!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”42400″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.upstateramblings.com/sous-vide-beef-tenderloin/” name=”Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin” summary=”<p>This recipe for Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin gives you the perfect roast every time. And an elegant beef tenderloin is the perfect centerpiece for a special dinner like Easter that is delicious and surprisingly easy to make.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”42401″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”62543″ name=”Best Slow Cooker Pork Roast Recipe” summary=”<p>Learn step by step how to make the best ever slow cooker pork roast that's perfectly pull apart juicy & tender. It's the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe, so easy to make, and perfect for holiday dinners, church potlucks, or a weeknight meal!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”41086″ name=”Oven Roasted Pork Roast Recipe” summary=”<p>This deliciously easy pork roast recipe with vegetables and gravy is the perfect main dish for Easter dinner. Learn how to cook a pork roast with simple seasoning in the oven.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”41076″ name=”Simple and Delicious Roasted Pork Tenderloin” summary=”<p>Learn how to cook pork tenderloin, roasted to a juicy perfection in the oven. This is a very easy recipe for a delicious Easter dinner main dish, paired with simple seasonings and potatoes.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40922″ name=”Sweet Chili Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs” summary=”<p>Sweet Chili Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs are so easy to make. Pair them with a sweet chili dry rub that gives them a wonderful flavor, throw them in your pressure cooker, and walk away. They’re fall off the bone delicious!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.therisingspoon.com/2017/03/slow-cooker-pork-shoulder.html” name=”Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder” summary=”<p>Fall-apart-tender pork shoulder cooked in the crock-pot. This super easy recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prep and can be cooked in as little as 4-5 hours on the high setting. </p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57103″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.simplystacie.net/brown-sugar-dijon-pork-tenderloin/” name=”Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Tenderloin” summary=”<p>Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Tenderloin – Just two simple ingredients to create a meal your family will rave about!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”51698″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.mommyhatescooking.com/roasted-lemon-pepper-chicken-veggies-dutch-oven” name=”Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken and Veggies in the Dutch Oven” summary=”<p>Make a delicious dinner with this Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken & Veggies in the Dutch Oven.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57104″]
Easter Side Dishes Ideas

All the Easter dinner sides you’ll ever need for a traditional Easter dinner table that will fill bellies and warm hearts.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40864″ name=”Homemade Ham Gravy” summary=”<p>Homemade Ham Gravy, made with leftover ham drippings and cream, is a delicious side dish that pairs with ham, mashed potatoes, and all your Easter dinner fixings!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”42318″ name=”Ham Gravy with Cornstarch” summary=”<p>Homemade ham gravy with cornstarch and drippings is perfect if you've got at least one person in the crowd who's gluten-free. It's also super easy and simple to make.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”45077″ name=”Chicken Gravy from Bouillon” summary=”<p>How to make chicken gravy from bouillon, no drippings needed! Easy recipe you can make last minute to go with dinner. Simple ingredients!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40882″ name=”Creamy Mashed Potatoes” summary=”<p>This is my family's go to recipe for creamy mashed potatoes, made with yellow potatoes, cream, and butter. They are a must have potato dish at Easter dinner.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”41040″ name=”The Ultimate Mashed Potato Bar” summary=”<p>Feed a crowd on Easter day with a festive mashed potato bar at your next party filled with all sorts of delicious, mouthwatering toppings.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40426″ name=”Easy Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe” summary=”<p>I absolutely love a cheesy hash brown casserole recipe, filled with shredded cheesy potatoes and topped with Corn Flakes. It's a quick and easy side dish perfect for a crowd or potluck on Easter day!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”43872″ name=”Cheesy CrockPot Funeral Potatoes Recipe” summary=”<p>How to make cheesy CrockPot funeral potatoes. Easy slow cooker hashbrown casserole, a family favorite side dish, breakfast, or brunch recipe.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”42925″ name=”Scalloped Potatoes and Ham” summary=”<p>How to make scalloped potatoes and ham in a creamy sauce, baked in the oven. Easy, old-fashioned, homemade, cheesy casserole recipe perfect for a crowd!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.joyousapron.com/easy-garlic-parmesan-asparagus/” name=”Easy Garlic Parmesan Asparagus” summary=”<p>Asparagus, topped with lots of fragrant garlic and fresh shredded parmesan cheese, perfectly roasted in the oven. The perfect side dish for Easter Sunday!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57106″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”43911″ name=”Cheesy Slow Cooker Corn Casserole” summary=”<p>Throw together CrockPot corn casserole with cream cheese and Jiffy mix. Easy side dish recipe for a crowd. Make ahead for Thanksgiving and Easter.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40220″ name=”Jiffy Corn Casserole with Cream Cheese and Bacon” summary=”<p>Bake up a Jiffy corn casserole with cream cheese and bacon. I love this simple, easy recipe because it's so cheesy and delicious; plus you can make it ahead of time. It's the perfect side dish for Easter dinner!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”43826″ name=”Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows” summary=”<p>How to make the best southern sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and pecans. Classic Easter sweet potatoes side dish you can easily make ahead.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40838″ name=”Easy Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cauliflower” summary=”<p>Throw together a Broccoli Salad with bacon, cauliflower, sunflower seeds, and peas. This salad is a staple side dish and salad recipe perfect for every family gathering.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”42821″ name=”Quick and Easy Ambrosia Fruit Salad” summary=”<p>Whip up a classic ambrosia fruit salad with Cool Whip, sour cream, fruit, and mini marshmallows. Easy southern side dish recipe for every holiday dinner!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40720″ name=”Layered Salad” summary=”<p>Layered Salad is the perfect salad recipe for family gatherings. Add fresh, delicious layers like cauliflower, peas, lettuce, bacon, or whatever else your heart desires.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.glueandglitter.com/broccoli-salad-kale-macadamia/” name=”Crunchy Kale Broccoli Salad with Cranberries and Macadamia Nuts” summary=”<p>Crunchy Kale Broccoli Salad is a perfect side dish, especially when you load it up with tart cranberries and rich macadamia nuts in a sweet balsamic dressing!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57107″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://julieblanner.com/homemade-potato-salad/” name=”Homemade Potato Salad” summary=”<p>An easy, homemade potato salad with egg is the best way to use up all those extra eggs from the Easter holiday. This potato salad recipe uses a few key ingredients including gherkins and mustard, and one little secret technique!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57108″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40860″ name=”Honey Glazed Carrots with Rosemary” summary=”<p>Honey Glazed Carrots, made with simple ingredients like butter, honey, and rosemary, make a delicious side dish. They're colorful and packed full of fresh flavor.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://theschmidtywife.com/roasted-carrots-dill/” name=”Easy Roasted Carrots with Dill” summary=”<p>This easy recipe for Roasted Carrots with Dill is a simple side dish to whip up for any occasion. With 4 simple ingredients, this recipe for baked carrots with dill is a breeze to make, perfect for a family dinner but also fancy enough for holidays like Thanksgiving and Easter!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57109″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.acedarspoon.com/honey-balsamic-roasted-carrots/” name=”Balsamic Roasted Carrots Recipe” summary=”<p>Balsamic Roasted Carrots offer a healthy side dish to your next holiday meal or weeknight dinner. The sweet honey mixed with the robust flavors of balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil pair wonderfully to add flavor to this roasted carrots recipe.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57110″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://dancingthroughtherain.com/candied-carrots/” name=”Candied Carrots – Butter and Brown Sugar Glazed” summary=”<p>These Candied Carrots are the perfect addition to any dinner! With only three ingredients, this delicious dish will be one that people ask for again and again!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57111″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://joyfoodsunshine.com/best-mashed-potatoes/” name=”Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe” summary=”<p>These herb-infused garlic mashed potatoes are the best mashed potatoes you will ever eat. They are creamy, fluffy, buttery and so insanely delicious you will never make another mashed potatoes recipe again.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57112″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.simplymaderecipes.com/perfect-mashed-potatoes/” name=”Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes” summary=”<p>Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are creamy potatoes made with Russet potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, salt and pepper for the must-have side dish for any holiday gathering.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57113″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40850″ name=”Instant Pot Southern Green Beans” summary=”<p>If you've never had Southern Green Beans, made with bacon, onion, and ground beef, you're in for a real treat. Made in the Instant Pot, so they're super easy to make, they're a yummy side dish everyone will love and ask for at every holiday gathering.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://savorthebest.com/instant-pot-lebanese-braised-green-beans/” name=”Instant Pot Lebanese Braised Green Beans” summary=”<p>These Instant Pot Lebanese Braised Green Beans have all the flavor you’d get with the traditional slow braise, but without all the time. Make this Easter side dish in the IP and save room in your oven for the main course.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57114″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.beyondthechickencoop.com/green-bean-almondine/” name=”Green Beans Almondine” summary=”<p>Fresh green beans sauteed with butter and almonds and finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice makes a delicious green bean almondine!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57115″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://wholenewmom.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-bacon/” name=”Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon” summary=”<p>This combo of oven roasted brussels sprouts with bacon is the perfect way to convince you that yes, brussels sprouts really can be delicious! It's the perfect dish to grace your Easter table!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57117″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://www.shelovesbiscotti.com/parmesan-roasted-cauliflower/” name=”Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower” summary=”<p>Roasted Cauliflower florets sprinkled with Parmesan cheese are truly the perfect side dish for all special occasions. Includes methods for both oven-roasted and air fryer.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57118″]
Must Have Dinner Rolls!

Bread rolls are a must have with every family member at any Easter spread. When wondering what to make for Easter lunch, definitely add dinner rolls to the menu.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40856″ name=”Grandma’s Homemade Dinner Rolls” summary=”<p>These dinner rolls have been in our family beyond when I was even born. My grandma made them with love, and they were a staple on the table every Easter Sunday. They're fluffy, light, buttery, and oh so delicious!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://flouronmyfingers.com/butterhorn-rolls/” name=”Homemade Butterhorn Rolls” summary=”<p>Bake up an easy family recipe for homemade butterhorn rolls. How to make the best buttery crescent rolls, perfect for your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57122″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://joyfoodsunshine.com/homemade-dinner-rolls/” name=”The Best Homemade Dinner Rolls” summary=”<p>This Best Homemade Dinner Rolls recipe turns out perfectly every time. These easy, soft & fluffy dinner rolls are, slightly sweet and salty, irresistibly buttery and made from scratch!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”57123″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://flouronmyfingers.com/gluten-free-hot-cross-buns/” name=”Gluten-Free Hot Cross Buns” summary=”<p>This hot cross buns recipe makes a sweet cinnamon dough filled with currants; top each baked bun with a frosted cross to celebrate the Easter holiday.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”61938″]
Traditional Easter Desserts

Most of us live for the dessert table at family get togethers. Now you can fill Easter baskets with chocolate eggs and other goodies, something many family traditions encompass. But I think most of us agree… Easter dinner would not be complete without dessert.
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40930″ name=”Carrot Cake in a Sheet Pan” summary=”<p>Carrot sheet cake is easy to make, moist, and delicious, paired with a cream cheese frosting that's simply to die for. </p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40858″ name=”Caramel Custard Pie” summary=”<p>Caramel custard pie, made with an easy shortcut pie crust and a brown sugar caramel twist with creamy egg custard.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40792″ name=”Bunny Tail Cupcakes” summary=”<p>Make easy and adorable bunny tail cupcakes with chocolate cupcakes, frosting, and mini marshmallows. Fun Easter dessert for kids!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://flouronmyfingers.com/no-bake-easy-banana-pudding-recipe/” name=”No Bake Banana Pudding” summary=”<p>How to make an easy no bake banana pudding with cream cheese, Cool Whip, and Nilla Wafers. Perfect for a crowd, quick and simple recipe!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”61676″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40944″ name=”Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie” summary=”<p>Easy recipe for a strawberry cream cheese pie, made with fresh strawberries, a creamy no bake filling, and a simple homemade crust. </p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40880″ name=”Chocolate Meringue Pie” summary=”<p>Make chocolate pie with a rich, creamy filling and fluffy homemade meringue on top. Delicious Easter dessert recipe perfect for chocolate lovers!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40552″ name=”Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake with Pecans” summary=”<p>Bake up an easy to make cinnamon streusel coffee cake with pecans, perfect for Easter brunch. This praline coffee cake is moist, buttery, and topped with a crispy cinnamon sugar topping.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://flouronmyfingers.com/blueberry-coffee-cake-recipe/” name=”Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe with Streusel Topping” summary=”<p>How to make the best blueberry coffee cake recipe that's moist and delicious with tons of sweet berry flavor and a simple streusel topping.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”61942″] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”41130″ name=”Blueberry Yum Yum Dessert” summary=”<p>Whip up a dreamy blueberry yum yum dessert with cream cheese, Dream Whip, blueberry pie filling, and a pecan crust. </p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”41110″ name=”Strawberry Yum Yum Dessert” summary=”<p>Easy strawberry yum yum dessert layered with fresh strawberries, cream cheese filling, and a pecan crust. Dreamy delight perfect for potlucks!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item id=”40970″ name=”Lemon Poke Cake with Lemon Glaze” summary=”<p>How to make Grandma's lemon poke cake with lemon glaze, a fluffy cake recipe with a simple lemony icing drizzled on top.</p>” button=”Get the Recipe”] [wprm-recipe-roundup-item link=”https://flouronmyfingers.com/gluten-free-texas-sheet-cake/” name=”Aunt Jennie’s Texas Sheet Cake” summary=”<p>Best ever recipe for moist chocolate Texas sheet cake, topped with rich, fudgy chocolate icing. Easy dessert anyone can make!</p>” button=”Get the Recipe” image=”61941″]
Now that you’ve filled everyone’s bellies with good food, who’s ready for a good, old-fashioned Easter egg hunt? So many wonderful Easter traditions to enjoy!

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February 28, 2020
How to Cook a Ham in the Oven, Baked with Glaze
Learn everything you need to know about how to cook a ham in the oven. This baked spiral ham recipe with an easy, simple glaze is perfect for family dinners and holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

Every Christmas and Easter, since I learned how to bake a ham, it’s become our preferred main dish, or centerpiece at the dinner table. We like to have ham, whether we’re having company or not.

It’s always a treat, especially when we serve holiday ham with ham gravy (or ham gravy with cornstarch), mashed potatoes, green beans, and Grandma’s homemade dinner rolls. Mmmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about delicious pineapple ham.

Even sometimes through the year, if prices at the grocery store are cheap enough, we’ll bake a whole ham and cut it up for lunch meat that week. I absolutely love a good ham, almost as much as a good Crock Pot pork roast.

While baked ham is fairly easy to make, there are lots of things to think about when you’re baking a ham in the oven. Things like how to keep it moist, how long do you cook a ham, and so on.

Hopefully, I’ll be able to answer all of your burning questions about how to cook a pre-cooked ham. But if you don’t find the answer to your questions, leave me a comment (I check them every so often), and I’ll reply back to you.

Why You’ll Love Cooking a Ham in the Oven
- It makes an easy main dish for family dinner or a special occasion like Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner, or Easter dinne.
- There will be leftovers, lots of leftovers! So that means lunch tomorrow, maybe even dinner, and just maybe lunch the next day too. Or breakfast, if you like ham and eggs.
- Every bite is delicious, and it pairs well with so many different side dishes and vegetables.
Ingredients and Substitutions Notes:

For this oven-baked ham recipe, you’ll need just 3 ingredients…
- A pre-cooked ham – My ham in this ham recipe is a 10-pound spiral cut ham. We’ll talk about selecting a ham a little further down.
- Glaze packet – It usually comes with the ham, and you’ll find it in the packaging.
- Water
How to Choose a Ham

Our grocery stores here make it pretty simple when it comes to selecting the right ham. They don’t offer a whole lot of choices. However, your store may offer an entire selection.

I’m going to keep it pretty simple here and talk about the basic ham types, so you can easily make a decision as to what kind of ham you’d like to serve.

Types of Ham
- Bone-in ham – A bone-in ham is going to give you more flavor and texture. It’s also likely going to be sold as a half ham. It’ll still likely be a fairly large size, but you’ll only get half the ham. It will require carving.
- Boneless ham – This ham is going to be more processed and have less flavor but a smoother texture. It will need sliced, but it won’t be as much work as carving around the bone.
- Spiral-cut ham – A spiral-sliced ham is what I used to make this recipe. Spiral-cut hams are bone-in hams, and they sometimes have a glaze already applied. That’s something to think about if you’re wanting to make your own glaze; you’ll want to look for one that comes with a glaze packet instead, so you can opt out of the pre-made glaze.
- Smoked ham – This type of ham usually has been smoked by the manufacturer.
- Heritage ham or fresh ham – This type of ham usually comes from a local farmer who raises a heritage breed of pigs. You might even find fresh ham at a local butcher shop.
If you want to read more, Taste of Home has a really great guide on how to choose the best ham for your next feast.

How much ham per person do you need?

The size ham you need depends on how many people you’re cooking for and whether you’re serving a bone-in ham or boneless ham. Remember, the bone adds weight, that isn’t meat, to the ham.

For a bone-in ham, you’ll probably need about 3/4 to 1 pound per person; for a boneless ham, figure about 1/3 to 1/2 pound per person.

So, if you’re like me and cooking a 10-pound bone-in ham, you can probably feed 10-12 people. If it’s a 10-pound boneless ham, you can probably feed 15-20 people.

How to Cook a Ham in the Oven

Baking a fully cooked ham is a pretty straightforward, simple, and easy process. If this is your first time learning how to bake a ham, rest easy, because usually, your package will have all the instructions you need.
Before you get started, be sure to preheat the oven to 250° F.

Remove the ham from its packaging, and place it face down in the roasting pan for ham. Important Tip: If your package has any juices in it, pour them into the bottom of the pan, along with about a cup of water; this will help your ham to stay more moist.

Cover the ham tightly with foil (all of it but the bottom, so the juices can run out into the pan, and so juices can steam into the ham, keeping it more moist). Then bake the ham according to the instructions in the recipe card below (or according to your package instructions). Usually, you’ll bake it for 12 to 15 minutes per pound. So a 10-pound ham will bake for about 120+ minutes.

About 45 minutes before the end of your bake time, empty the ham glaze packet into a small saucepan, along with the water.

Bring your glaze to a boil over high heat while stirring constantly.

At this point, you’ll need to remove the glaze from the heat. And about 1/2 hour before end of cook time, remove your ham from the oven, take off the foil, and apply the glaze all over the outside of the ham with a basting brush. Then bake it, glazed and uncovered, for another 30 minutes or so.

When the ham is done, you can bring it out of the oven, let it cool just a bit, and use a sharp knife to slice it for serving.
Baked ham is the highlight of many a Sunday dinner or holiday get together, especially when it’s a juicy ham with loads of delicious flavor.

Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s

How long does it take to bake a ham?
Let’s talk about cooking time and internal temperature when you’re learning how to bake a ham in the oven. Always be sure to look at the packaging instructions for your specific ham, and follow what it says for cook time. This spiral ham came from Aldi, and it said 12 to 15 minutes per pound. So being a 10-pound ham, it needed to cook for about 2 hours (120 minutes) or more, but not too long or it’ll dry out. An 8-pound ham would take about 96+ minutes to bake. A 12-pound ham, 144+ minutes. And so on and so forth. It’s best to have a meat thermometer on hand. According to the USDA, spiral-cut cooked hams that were packaged in processing plants under USDA inspection must be heated to 140 °F as measured with a food thermometer (165 °F for leftover spiral-cut hams or ham that has been repackaged in any other location outside the plant). Cook-before-eating hams or fresh hams must reach 145 °F (with a 3-minute rest time) to be safely cooked before serving. Read more of their Ham and Food Safety instructions.

How do you cook a spiral ham without drying it out?
There are a few specific steps you can take to keep a fully cooked ham from drying out while it’s baking…
– Like I mentioned above, save ham juices from packaging, and pour them into the bottom of the pan; this will help your ham to stay moist.
– You can put a little less than a cup of water or some kind of stock/broth in the bottom of the pan before baking if you want. This will also add moisture.
– Covering your ham with foil helps it to retain moisture, as well. Of course, you can also bake it in a roasting bag.

How do you store baked ham?
You need to store baked ham in an airtight container in the fridge; it should keep for 3-5 days.

Can you freeze baked ham?
Yes, you can freeze a pre-cooked or baked ham. I suggest cutting your ham up into smaller portions and freezing it in airtight containers or freezer bags with aluminum foil; that way it’s easier to get those smaller portions out and re-heat them. When it’s time to re-heat, just make sure you have plenty of time for thawing, especially if you’re thawing a big, huge ham. Keep in mind, according to the USDA, you can store a spiral-cut ham or ham leftovers in the fridge for about 3 to 5 days; and you can freeze them for about 1 to 2 months.

What to Do with a Ham Hock

Don’t just throw away that ham hock or leftover bone. Repurpose and make something delicious.

15 bean soup with ham is a great way to use a ham bone and make something comforting. My mom and grandma always used ham hock to make a big pot of pinto beans, and we’d eat it with cornbread.

What to Do with Ham Leftovers

Here are a few ideas for what to do with all that leftover ham.
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How to Cook a Ham in the Oven

Everything you need to know about how to cook a ham in the oven. Baked spiral ham recipe with an easy, simple glaze, perfect for holidays.
Roasting Pan
Aluminum Foil
Meat Thermometer
Small Saucepan
Basting Brush
1 spiral cut or half bone-in ham w/ ham juices (*)
1 cup water (*)
Glaze:
1 glaze packet (*)
2 tablespoons water
Preheat the oven to 250° F.
Remove the ham from its packaging, and place it face down in the roasting pan.
If your package has any juices in it, pour them into the bottom of the pan, along with about 1 cup of water; this will help your ham to stay more moist.
Cover the ham tightly with foil (all of it but the bottom, so the juices can run out into the pan).
Bake the ham according to the instructions in your packaging; usually, it will require you to bake it for 12 to 15 minutes per pound. So a 10-pound ham will bake for about 120+ minutes.
About 45 minutes before the end of your bake time, empty the ham glaze packet into a small saucepan, along with 2 tablespoons water.
Bring the glaze to a boil over high heat while stirring constantly.
Remove the glaze from the heat. About 1/2 hour before end of cook time, remove the ham from the oven, take off the foil, and apply the glaze all over the outside of the ham with a basting brush.
Finish baking the ham, glazed and uncovered, for another 30 minutes or so.
When the ham is done, you can bring it out of the oven, let it cool just a bit, and use a sharp knife to slice it for serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
*I used a 10 pound spiral cut ham for this recipe.

*I use a little less than a cup of water.

*The glaze packet usually comes with the ham, and you’ll find it in the packaging.

How Long to Cook a Ham in the Oven

Always be sure to look at the packaging instructions for your specific ham, and follow what it says for cook time. This spiral ham said 12 to 15 minutes per pound. So being a 10-pound ham, it needed to cook for about 2 hours (120 minutes) or more, but not too long or it’ll dry out. An 8-pound ham would take about 96+ minutes to bake. A 12-pound ham, 144+ minutes. And so on and so forth. It’s best to have a meat thermometer on hand.

According to the USDA, spiral-cut cooked hams that were packaged in processing plants under USDA inspection must be heated to 140 °F as measured with a food thermometer (165 °F for leftover spiral-cut hams or ham that has been repackaged in any other location outside the plant). Cook-before-eating hams or fresh hams must reach 145 °F (with a 3-minute rest time) to be safely cooked before serving. Read more of their Ham and Food Safety instructions.

Ways to Keep a Spiral Ham from Drying Out

Like I mentioned above, save the ham juices from the packaging, and pour them into the bottom of the pan; this will help your ham to stay moist.

You can put a little less than a cup of water or some kind of stock/broth in the bottom of the pan before baking if you want. This will also add moisture.

Covering your ham with foil helps it to retain moisture, as well. Of course, you can also bake it in a roasting bag.
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February 20, 2020
Strawberry Yum Yum Dessert with No-Bake Dream Whip Filling
Make an easy strawberry yum yum dessert layered with fresh strawberries, a no bake cream cheese filling, and pecan crust. This dreamy strawberry delight is perfect for potlucks and gatherings!

Strawberry season is right around the corner, and I’ve got strawberries on the brain. While I love a good strawberry cream pie, my sweet tooth also loves this easy strawberry delight recipe with its strawberries and cream cheese filling.

The creamy filling requires no baking, depending what type of crust you go with. Personally, I love making this strawberry Dream Whip dessert with our favorite pecan crust; however, you can make a completely no bake strawberry delight recipe with an easy no bake graham cracker crust.

If you love Dream Whip desserts and want another flavor, you’ll love my blueberry delight and no bake pumpkin dessert, as well as cherry yum yum.

Special Occasions Perfect for Strawberry Yum Yum

Strawberry delight with pecan crust is the perfect no bake dessert recipe you can make ahead for all sorts of special occasions, including…
- Potlucks. Make it ahead and take it to church potlucks. It’ll be the talk of your church friends.
- Holidays. This yummy strawberry dessert is one of those great recipes especially suited for holidays like Easter and Valentine’s Day, even Thanksgiving and Christmas, for those who grow weary of pumpkin and gingerbread.
- Birthdays. Once you make this strawberry yum-yum, cake may be out of the picture. It’s that good.
- Picnics. Yep, the summer picnic, or the 4th of July picnic. Talk about a beautifully festive dessert for the dessert table!
- Family Gatherings or Family Reunion. Favorite old recipes are always a hit with family. Whip up this amazing dessert for Sunday dinner or a larger event like a family reunion!
- Dinner Parties. Since it serves so many, it’s the perfect dessert for a dinner party, as well.
Ingredients and Substitutions Notes

You’ll need a few simple ingredients to make this strawberry yum yum recipe…

Crust –
- Salted Butter – I recommend using real butter, as margarine will affect the texture of the finished crust.
- All-Purpose Flour – You can make this crust gluten-free, as well, by using a good gluten-free flour.
- Chopped Pecans – You can make an easy shortcut no-roll crust without nuts, but the pecans really make this crust. You can also press crushed pretzels into the pie crust instead of pecans, if desired.
You can also buy store bought pie crusts and press chopped pecans into the crust, though you’ll need 2 pie crusts, since they make a smaller pie or dessert.

No Bake Crust Alternatives
- Graham cracker crust – Use graham cracker crumbs to make a graham cracker crust or base for this dessert. You can even take one reader’s suggestion and line the graham cracker crust with sliced bananas.
- Pecan Sandies crust – Make it like you would a graham cracker crust, only with Pecan Sandies.
- Vanilla Wafer crust – Make a Nilla Wafer crust just like you would a graham cracker crust, or just layer Vanilla Wafers in the pan for a crust.
Strawberry Topping –

You don’t even need strawberry gelatin to make this amazing fresh strawberry filling.
- Corn Starch
- Water
- Cane Sugar – You can also use granulated sugar.
- Fresh Strawberries – You’ll need fresh sliced strawberries, and you’ll also need strawberry purée. You can use frozen strawberries to make this strawberry filling; just be sure to slice strawberries while still frozen, and then allow them to thaw and completely drain before using, so they don’t add unnecessary moisture to the topping. I do recommend fresh berries, though, if at all possible, for better flavor. Make strawberry purée by blending strawberries in a blender. It’ll likely take 6-8 big strawberries to make 1 cup of strawberry purée.
Dream Whip Filling –
- Cream Cheese – I recommend using full-fat cream cheese.
- Dream Whip – You can find this at most grocery stores in the baking aisle. If not, you can sub Cool Whip and make this a Cool Whip strawberry delight dessert.
- Whole Milk – You can also sub 2% milk or skim milk; just keep in mind, whole milk will make a much more creamy dessert.
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Powdered Sugar – or confectioners’ sugar.
How to Make Strawberry Yum Yum

We’ll start with the crust. Then we’ll make the strawberry topping, so it can cool, and then the Dream Whip cream cheese filling.

How to Make the Pecan Crust

I like to make the my favorite nutty pie crust ahead of time, and that way it’s cooled and ready to go when I need it. And yes, you can freeze it for later.
1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter and flour, forming a soft dough.
2. Stir the chopped pecans into the dough until they’re all mixed in.
3. Press the dough into a 9×13 baking dish.
4. Bake at 350° F for about 20 minutes, or until the edges of the crust begin to turn a nice golden brown (baking times can vary). Then let the crust cool before adding any filling.
How to Make the Strawberry Topping

The strawberry pie filling is probably my favorite part of this dessert, besides the cream cheese. It’s quick and easy to make too.
1. First make strawberry purée by adding 1-2 cups fresh strawberries to a blender and blend into a liquid purée; you’ll need 1 cup strawberry purée. Set the rest of the sliced strawberries aside for now.
2. Whisk the corn starch and water together in a small Pyrex measuring cup.
3. Add the corn starch mixture, strawberry purée, and sugar to a large saucepan and whisk ’til combined.
4. Bring the strawberry mixture to a boil over low to medium heat, and boil for a good 3 to 5 minutes, or until it really thickens up and becomes a deep red color. Then remove it from the heat and allow it to cool completely.
Make the Cream Cheese Dream Whip Filling

Now some people do make the cream cheese filling with Cool Whip, but I’ve carried on my mom’s tradition of a creamy Dream Whip filling. I like to call it angel fluff.

When you mix Dream Whip with cream cheese, it becomes this amazing dreamy filling with all that cream cheese goodness. It makes an excellent strawberry no bake dessert.
1. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese separately first thing. This will help it soften up more, and it will blend in better with the Dream Whip, once you’re ready for that step.
2. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the Dream Whip envelopes with the milk and vanilla, according to package directions. Whisk it until it begins to form soft peaks, about 4 minutes. You can also follow this tutorial for how to make Dream Whip.
3. Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar into the Dream Whip mixture, and whisk for 3 to 5 more minutes, or until the cream cheese mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. Spread the Dream Whip cream cheese filling onto the prepared pie crust. You can save back just a little bit of whipped cream for a whipped topping on the final dessert if you want.
Layer the Strawberry Topping
1. Once the strawberry sauce has cooled, mix it together with the rest of the sliced strawberries you set aside earlier.
2. Then spread the strawberry layer on top of the Dream Whip filling.
1. Cover the assembled dessert with plastic wrap, and allow it to chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible, before serving.
When it’s ready to serve, you can top off strawberry delight with a dollop of whipped cream and an optional garnish like a fresh sprig of mint, or serve it as is. This yummy strawberry dessert is full of thick fluffy layers of deliciousness! It’s strawberries and cream at its best, a most refreshing dessert!

Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s

Can you use frozen strawberries instead of fresh berries?
Yes, you can, though fresh berries give better flavor. Just be sure to slice the berries up while still frozen; then allow them to thaw and completely drain before using, so they don’t add unnecessary moisture to the topping.

How should you store strawberry yum yum with Dream Whip?
Be sure to store strawberry delight in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it should keep for 2-3 days.

Can you freeze strawberry delight?
Yes, you can freeze strawberry delight no bake dessert. In fact, you can freeze it either before or after you add the berry topping. Just be sure it’s in an airtight container or covered really well so it doesn’t get freezer burn. It should last up to 3 months in the freezer.

What to Make with Strawberries

If you love this strawberry yum yum dessert, you’ll love these strawberry desserts too!
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Strawberry Yum Yum

Make an easy strawberry yum yum dessert layered with fresh strawberries, a no bake cream cheese filling, and pecan crust. This dreamy strawberry delight is perfect for potlucks and gatherings!
Large Mixing Bowl
9×13 Baking Dish
Blender
Whisk
Large Sauce Pan
Mixer
Rubber Spatula
Pecan Crust:
12 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pecans (chopped)
Strawberry Topping:
8 cups strawberries (sliced)
2 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup pure cane sugar
Dream Whip Filling:
16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
2 envelopes Dream Whip ((1 box))
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
Pecan Crust:
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter and flour, forming a soft dough.
Stir the chopped pecans into the dough until they’re all mixed in.
Press the dough into a 9×13 baking dish.
Bake at 350° F for about 20 minutes, or until the edges of the crust begin to turn a nice golden brown (baking times can vary). Then let the crust cool before adding any filling.
Strawberry Topping:
First make strawberry purée by adding 1-2 cups fresh strawberries to a blender and blend into a liquid purée; you'll need 1 cup strawberry purée. Set the rest of the sliced strawberries aside for now.
Whisk the corn starch and water together in a small glass measuring cup or small bowl.
Add the corn starch mixture, strawberry purée, and sugar to a large sauce pan and whisk 'til combined.
Bring the strawberry mixture to a boil over low to medium heat, and boil for a good 3 to 5 minutes, or until it really thickens up and becomes a deep red color. Then remove it from the heat and allow it to cool completely.*
Dream Whip Filling:
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese separately first thing. This will help it soften up more, and it will blend in better with the Dream Whip, once you’re ready for that step.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the Dream Whip envelopes with the milk and vanilla, according to package directions. Whisk it until it begins to form soft peaks, about 4 minutes.
Add the cream cheese and powdered sugar to the Dream Whip mixture, and whisk for 3 to 5 more minutes, or until the cream cheese mixture is smooth and creamy.
Spread the Dream Whip cream cheese filling onto the prepared pie crust. You can save back just a little bit of whipped cream for a whipped topping on the final dessert if you want.
Layer the Strawberry Topping:
Once the strawberry sauce has cooled, mix it together with the rest of the sliced strawberries you set aside earlier.
Then spread the strawberry layer on top of the Dream Whip filling.
Cover the assembled dessert with plastic wrap, and allow it to chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible, before serving.
When it’s ready to serve, you can top it off with a dollop of whipped cream or serve it as is.
*I like to put my strawberry sauce in the freezer while I go about mixing up the rest of the pie. About 30 minutes in the freezer (with occasional stirring) will cool it enough that you can finish making the dessert.

No Bake Crust Alternatives

Graham cracker crust

Pecan Sandies crust – Make it like you would a graham cracker crust.

Vanilla Wafer crust

How should strawberry yum yum be stored?

Be sure to store strawberry delight in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it should keep for 3-4 days.

Can you use frozen strawberries instead of fresh berries?

Yes, you can, though fresh berries give better flavor. Just be sure to slice the berries up while still frozen; then allow them to thaw and completely drain before using, so they don’t add unnecessary moisture to the topping.
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February 5, 2019
Campfire Cinnamon Rolls (in a Dutch Oven or Pie Iron)
Here are two ways to make campfire cinnamon rolls, in a Dutch oven or pie iron, over the campfire or on the grill. This ooey gooey, delicious camping recipe makes an easy breakfast you can make ahead and cook outdoors! It’s perfect for the whole family; kids can help too!

People ask what we eat when we’re camping, and we pretty much eat anything we’d eat at home; in fact, here are some of our most popular camping recipes. We even make cherry cobbler over the campfire! Of course, we try to keep meals simple and easy; and these camping cinnamon rolls are no exception.

If you’re like me and love a good visual, you’ll find a video further below that’ll walk you thru the steps for how to make this easy campfire cinnamon rolls recipe on your next camping trip.

Why You’ll Love These Camping Breakfast Desserts
- You can mix up a batch of campfire cinnamon rolls (and the icing for them) ahead of time and take it all with you in the cooler. I’ll have some easy storage tips for you below.
- Like my homemade biscuit cinnamon rolls and Bisquick sweet muffins, these gooey cinnamon buns taste just as good as cinnamon rolls.
- Just like drop biscuits, you can cook camp cinnamon rolls over a grill or a campfire in the fire pit.
- Make Dutch oven cinnamon rolls or pie iron cinnamon rolls, or both; the choice is up to you!
- While we’ve taken canned cinnamon rolls camping with us, I’m just not a huge fan of store-bought cinnamon rolls. This is such an easy recipe; and even though this is a biscuit mix or Bisquick recipe, they taste so good, and our boys absolutely love it when we make fun camping desserts (like these toasted skillet s’mores). Your kids will love them too.
Related Recipes: Bisquick cinnamon biscuits and cinnamon Bisquick scones.
Ingredients and Substitutions Notes:

Gather a few simple ingredients to make this cinnamon roll recipe…
- Biscuit Mix – You can use whatever brand biscuit mix you like; I prefer to use a buttermilk baking mix for this recipe, mainly because of the purpose the buttermilk serves in helping with leavening, or the rise of the biscuits.
- Whole Milk – You can also use 2% or skim milk, if you don’t have whole milk.
- Salted Butter – This will need to be melted. Be sure to use salted, as this adds to the flavor.
- Cane Sugar – You can also use granulated sugar.
- Ground Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
- Almond Extract – This just adds a little flavor kick to the powdered sugar icing that goes on top of the rolls.
- Powdered Sugar or Confectioners Sugar
How to Make Campfire Cinnamon Rolls

I recommend mixing these up at home and then packing them in a cooler for cooking later over the campfire (or grill). If you can’t use a campfire or grill, because there have been many times we were in that exact situation, you can cook them in a Dutch oven on your camp stove.
How to Mix and Roll the Dough
1. In a large mixing bowl, mix the biscuit mix and milk together until you have a nice sticky dough.
2. In a separate smaller bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar.
3. Spread a little flour out on a clean surface, and knead your dough just enough so it’s not sticky anymore.
4. On the lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
5. Brush on the melted butter; then sprinkle it with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
6. Roll the dough tightly into a log. Then cut it into 1-inch slices.
7. Place each slice upright in a foil pie plate, in a single layer. Once the pie plate is full, just cover with plastic wrap, and then place the whole pie plate down in a plastic gallon bag, seal it, and place it in your cooler.
Now if you want frosted cinnamon rolls, you gotta mix up the icing quick.
How to Make Powdered Sugar Icing for Camp Cinnamon Rolls

You can use this easy sugar cookie icing, but you may want to cut it down because you won’t need that much.

In a mixing bowl, mix together the softened butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract.

Add the milk to the mixture.

Slowly add the powdered sugar to the mixture, mixing it in as you go.

Once everything is mixed together, the icing should be smooth and creamy, free of any lumps.
Once the icing is made, store it in a simple squeeze bottle with a lid and tip cover, and put it in the cooler. This makes it easy to both store in your cooler and then squeeze right on your cinnamon rolls after they’ve cooked. No mess, no fuss; it’s so simple and easy!
2 Ways to Bake Cinnamon Rolls Outdoors

You’ll need one of two things… A Dutch oven and/or a pie iron. Pie irons are fun because then everyone can cook their own, and kids love being able to make their own.
1. Dutch Oven Cinnamon Rolls

For Dutch oven cinnamon rolls, make a sling with aluminum foil.

Place your uncovered foil pie plate down into the Dutch oven using the sling. We like to put a few canning jar rings in the bottom of our Dutch oven, so the pie plate isn’t sitting directly on the bottom of the Dutch oven; this helps prevent the bottoms of the cinnamon rolls from burning.
1. Place the Dutch oven over the hot coals of a campfire; or place campfire-approved cooking grate above the hot coals in a grill, and place the Dutch oven on the grate. Then let the rolls cook for probably 10 minutes or a little more, ’til they’re golden brown and done. If you want to cook directly over the campfire, you can use a tripod, so your Dutch oven can sit up off the large flames, and the bottoms of your cinnamon rolls won’t burn. However you cook them, just check them frequently to make sure they don’t burn.
2. Pie Iron Cinnamon Rolls

Spray the inside of a pie iron with cooking spray.

Place 2 or more cinnamon rolls inside, close it up, and hold it over the grill or fire, rotating every 30-60 seconds.
1. Cook the cinnamon rolls for around 10 minutes, or ’til they’re golden brown and done. Just check them frequently to make sure they don’t burn.
Now Drizzle the Icing
1. When your campfire cinnamon rolls are done, just squeeze on the icing, and they’re ready to eat! Yum!
Camping cinnamon rolls are easy and fun to make for the whole family! I love that I can make them ahead in just a few minutes and pack them in the cooler for a fun surprise treat at breakfast.

Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s

What’s the difference between cinnamon rolls and cinnamon buns?
There are a few differences between the two. Cinnamon buns usually have both brown sugar and nuts added; the brown sugar gives them a much sweeter flavor. They also don’t usually have icing; they’re usually sticky and served as is without any icing on top.

Can you cook these in a skillet, on the stove, or on a roasting stick?
Sure! As long as you have a lid for the skillet, you can cook campfire cinnamon rolls over the coals for the same amount of time. You can also cook cinnamon rolls on the stove in a skillet or on a griddle; just be sure to flip the cinnamon rolls, so each part of the roll cooks through and is golden brown when done. As for roasting on a stick, you can also keep the rolls whole or untwist the rolls and place the rolls or dough on long roasting sticks; then hold the rolls or delicious campfire cinnamon roll-ups over the campfire to cook, kinda like you would if you were roasting marshmallows or hot dogs. Just keep in mind they might not be as moist, and you may lose some of that gooey filling.

What’s the best way to keep from burning the bottom of cinnamon rolls?
Like I mentioned above, putting canning jar rings in the bottom of the Dutch oven, then setting the foil pan full of cinnamon rolls on those jar rings, helps to prevent burning. You can also place each individual roll in an orange peel, from a hollowed-out orange, in the pan; this not only helps prevent burning, it also gives a slight orange flavor to the rolls, which pairs really well with cinnamon. Then also, keeping the pan off the open flame and to the side over hot coals instead will also help to prevent burnt rolls.

How should you store leftovers?
Definitely put any leftovers in an airtight container or sealed bag in the cooler. If you use a foil pan, you can even cover that foil pan, bag it, and put it in the cooler.

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Campfire Cinnamon Rolls

Here are two ways to make campfire cinnamon rolls, in a Dutch oven or pie iron, over the campfire or on the grill. This ooey gooey, delicious camping recipe makes an easy breakfast you can make ahead and cook outdoors! It's perfect for the whole family; kids can help too!
Large Mixing Bowl
Rolling Pin
Pastry Brush
Foil Pie Plate
Camping Dutch Oven
Pie Iron
Squeeze Bottle
Rolls:
3 cups biscuit mix
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon salted butter (melted)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cane sugar
Icing:
1 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Mix and Roll the Dough:
In a large bowl, mix the biscuit mix and milk together until you have a nice sticky dough.
In a separate smaller bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar, and set aside.
Spread a little flour or biscuit mix out on a clean surface, and knead your dough just enough so it's not sticky anymore.
Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Brush the melted butter onto the dough; then sprinkle it with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Roll the dough tightly into a log. Then cut it into 1-inch slices.
Place each slice upright in a foil pie plate.
Once the pie plate is full, cover it with plastic wrap; then place the whole pie plate down in a plastic gallon bag, seal it, and place it in your cooler.
Make Powdered Sugar Icing:
In a mixing bowl, mix together the softened butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
Add the milk to the mixture.
Slowly add the powdered sugar to the mixture, mixing it in as you go.
Once everything is mixed together, the icing should be smooth and creamy, free of any lumps.
Once the icing is made, store it in a simple squeeze bottle with a lid and tip cover, and put it in the cooler.
How to Bake Dutch Oven Cinnamon Rolls:
For Dutch oven cinnamon rolls, make a sling with aluminum foil.
Place your uncovered foil pie plate down into the Dutch oven using the sling. We like to put a few jar rings in the bottom of our Dutch oven, so the pie plate isn't sitting directly on the bottom of the Dutch oven.
Let the rolls cook over the coals of a campfire, or on the grate above the coals in the grill, for probably 10 minutes or a little more, 'til they're golden brown and done. If you want to cook directly over the campfire, you can use a tripod, so your Dutch oven can sit up off the fire, and the bottoms of your cinnamon rolls won't burn. However you cook them, just check them frequently to make sure they don't burn.
How to Bake Pie Iron Cinnamon Rolls:
Spray the inside of a pie iron with cooking spray.
Place 2 or more cinnamon rolls inside, close it up, and hold it over the grill or fire, rotating every 30-60 seconds.
Cook the cinnamon rolls for around 10 minutes, or 'til they're golden brown and done. Just check them frequently to make sure they don't burn.
When your campfire cinnamon rolls are done, just squeeze on the icing, and they're ready to eat! Yum!
I recommend mixing these up at home and then packing them in the cooler for cooking over the campfire (or grill). If you can’t use a campfire or grill, because there have been many times we were in that exact situation, you can cook them in a Dutch oven on your camp stove.

Definitely put any leftovers in an airtight container or sealed bag in the cooler. If you use a foil pan, you can even cover that foil pan, bag it, and put it in the cooler.

Breakfast & Brunch, Dessert
American
campfire cinnamon rolls, camping cinnamon rolls, Dutch oven cinnamon rolls, pie iron cinnamon rolls
July 31, 2018