As Easter approaches, planning a menu that caters to a dairy free diet can seem daunting. But fear not—there’s an abundance of delicious dairy free Easter menu ideas to choose from. Here are dairy free recipes for your Easter Menu that promise to delight all your guests!
Dairy Free Easter Menu Ideas
For as long as I can remember, Easter dinner is a loaded plate of baked ham, scalloped potatoes, deviled eggs, and spring vegetables. There isn’t a lot of dairy in our traditional Easter menu, but some recipes require some butter, milk or cheese. Since I started following a dairy free diet, my parents have adjusted their Easter menu to accommodate my dietary needs. Here are some ideas for a dairy free Easter menu!
Dairy Free Appetizers for Easter Dinner
- Spring Vegetable Platter: A colorful assortment of raw veggies served with a dairy-free dip such as lima bean pesto hummus or homemade dairy free ranch.
- Stuffed Mushrooms: Oven-roasted mushrooms filled with a mix of garlic, herbs, sausage (regular or vegan), and breadcrumbs.
- Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups: Creamy spinach artichoke dip in a phyllo cup without the dairy!
Easter Main Course
- Glazed Ham: Nothing says Easter like a glazed ham! A sweet and tangy glaze made from brown sugar, mustard, and pineapple juice complements the salty ham perfectly.
- Mushroom Pot Pie: A gorgeous meatless pie with store-bought puff pastry crust and hearty mushroom filling will delight any dairy-free or vegan guests.
- Spring Pea, Asparagus and Pesto Pasta: Deliciously fragrant and flavorful creamy vegan pasta with fresh herbs, asparagus, and peas.
Side Dishes
- Asparagus with Lemon Zest: Fresh asparagus spears roasted with lemon zest and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Dairy-Free Scalloped Potatoes: Layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich sauce made from dairy-free cream cheese.
- Deviled Potatoes: A mini vegan take on creamy twice baked potatoes with dairy free sour cream and herbs.
Salads
- Easter Salad: Vibrant spring veggies, juicy berries, and maple ginger candied almonds, then topped with a zippy raspberry vinaigrette
- Peach and Tomato Panzanella Salad
Breads
- Dairy-Free Hot Cross Buns: Sweet, spiced buns made with dairy-free milk and butter alternatives, marked with the iconic cross.
- Homemade Dinner Rolls: Light and fluffy rolls made with dairy-free butter, perfect for mopping up sauces.
Desserts
- Vegan Carrot Cake with Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Frosting: Moist carrot cake layered and topped with frosting made from dairy-free cream cheese and powdered sugar.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs: Peanut butter filling in a hard chocolate shell – it’s like a Reeese’s without dairy!
- One Bowl Moist Vegan Carrot Cake Loaf
Let these dairy-free dishes bring joy and inclusivity to your Easter celebration! Do you want to enjoy a dairy free Easter brunch? Check out my Easter Brunch recipe round-up with dairy free cinnamon rolls and a vegan quiche! With these tasty alternatives, you can create a memorable feast that ensures no one misses out on the holiday fun. Enjoy!
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