Easter is a sacred time for good food. Also a time to spend some more money, than usual. With food prices rising higher in the UK in 2026, many people are looking for cheap Easter recipes that are quick and easy to prepare.

Here are 7 simple recipes using affordable supermarket ingredients, with realistic UK prices and estimated portions.

1. No-Bake Cottage Cheese Easter Dessert

15 min + chilling (let it relax in the fridge)

1. Serves: 4-6
2. Cost: ~£6-£8
3. Yield: ~800-900 g

Ingredients:

1. Cottage cheese (500 g) - £2.50-£3.50
2. Sour cream / yoghurt - £1.50
3. Butter (100 g) - £2
4. Sugar - £0.50
5. Raisins - £1

Method:

Blend the cheese until smooth, mix with the rest of the ingredients, shape and chill overnight.

A simple no-bake alternative to traditional Easter desserts.

2. Chocolate Crunch Cake

Time: 10 min

1. Serves: 3-4
2. Cost: ~£3-£5
3. Yield: ~300 g

Ingredients:

1. Chocolate - £2-£3
2. Cornflakes or wafers - £1-£2
3. Nuts (optional) - £1

Method:

Melt chocolate, mix with cereal, shape and chill.

A popular quick dessert trending on social media.

3. Mini Easter Cakes (Sweet Yeast Buns)

Time: ~1.5 hours

1. Serves: 4-6
2. Cost: ~£4-£6
3. Yield: ~600-700 g

Ingredients:

1. Flour - £0.50
2. Milk - £1.20
3. Eggs (2) - £0.80
4. Butter - £2
5. Sugar - £0.50

Method:

Prepare dough, let it rise, divide into small tins and bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes.

4. Yoghurt & Berry Dessert

Time: 5 min

1. Serves: 2-3
2. Cost: ~£4-£6
3. Yield: ~400-500 g

Ingredients:

1. Greek yoghurt - £2
2. Berries - £2-£3
3. Honey - £1
4. Granola - £1

Method:

Layer ingredients in a glass or bowl.

Light and refreshing after heavier Easter food.

5. Shortbread Biscuits

Time: 30 min

1. Serves: 15-20 biscuits
2. Cost: ~£3-£4
3. Yield: ~350-450 g

Ingredients:

1. Butter - £2
2. Flour - £0.50
3. Egg - £0.40
4. Sugar - £0.50

Method:

Mix dough, shape biscuits, bake for 15 minutes.

6. Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Syrniki-style)

Time: 15 min

1. Serves: 2-3
2. Cost: ~£4-6
3. Yield: ~450-550 g

Ingredients:

1. Cottage cheese - £2.50–£3.50
2. Egg - £0.40
3. Flour - £0.20
4. Sugar - £0.50

Method:

Shape and fry until golden.

Great for Easter morning breakfast.

7. Creamy Vegetable Soup

Time: 30 min

1. Serves: 3-4
2. Cost: ~£3-£5
3. Yield: ~1 litre

Ingredients:

1. Potatoes - £1
2. Carrots, onion - £1
3. Milk or cream - £1.50

Method:

Boil vegetables, blend, add cream and heat.

A good lighter option after big meals.

What to Drink at Easter

Budget-friendly drinks:

1. Homemade lemonade - £1–£2
2. Fruit compote - £1-£2
3. Tea or coffee

For adults:

1. Wine - £5-£8
2. Beer - £1.50-£2 per bottle

Total Food Output

If you prepare all recipes:

1. Total yield: ~3.8-4.5 kg of food
2. Enough for:
3. 6-8 people
4. or 2-3 days for a small household

Conclusion

You don’t need to spend a fortune to create a great Easter table. With a few simple recipes, you can build a budget-friendly Easter menu that is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

A good combination:

1. 1 baked item
2. 1-2 desserts
3. 1 light dish
4. drinks

Estimated budget:

1. £10-£15 (basic)
2. £15-£25 (comfortable setup)