Easter Bunny Bread

This Easter Bunny Bread is one of the cutest culinary ideas we have ever had. We wanted to make something fun and festive for Easter, and this bread surpassed all expectations. This bread recipe is as straightforward as it gets: all you need is 2 ingredients and about 30 minutes. The ⭐ star of the show is creamy Havarti which is so incredibly. Serve these as an appetizer or as the centrepiece of an Easter feast.

What stands out

Did we mention this Easter Bunny Bread uses ONLY 2 ingredients and takes only 30 minutes?! It cannot get any better than that. Plus, it’s a versatile base recipe that you can adapt depending on what you have in the fridge, or adjust to make it a sweet treat (hello, Nutella filling!). Everyone at the table will love pulling apart the tender and fluffy rolls. These are so soft and pillowy…the little bite!

How to Prepare

First, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Next, unroll the dough from the Pillsbury packs and then connect all the pieces together by gently pinching all the sides to form one large rectangle.

Now, using a knife or pizza cutter cut five lines lengthwise and six lines horizontally. You should now have 30 small squares of dough.

Next, place a small piece of creamy Havarti cheese into each square. Take each square and pinch it together so that the cheese is sealed and then roll the stuffed dough into a ball.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and then arrange the cheese-stuffed balls into the shape of a rabbit head. You will need 14 dough balls to make a circular face and 8 dough balls for each ear. Sprinkle some sesame seeds onto the ears for decoration, if desired.

Finally, bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden. Let cool and enjoy!

Kitchen tip

This Easter Bunny Bread recipe will make 30 dough balls. When assembling, you will need 14 dough balls to make a circular face and 8 dough balls for each bunny ear.

Swaps

1. This recipe can easily bemade into a dessert by swapping out cheese for a dollop of Nutella, sweetened cream cheese, or pistachio cream.
2. You can use store-bought, frozen and defrosted pizza dough instead of croissant rolls.
3. Add a small piece of cooked ham, pancetta or bacon to the filling before baking.
4. Make a pizza roll-style by filling the dough with mozzarella cheese, sprinkling on some grated parmesan and serving with a simple marinara sauce.
5. For gluten-free Easter Bunny Bread, you can use your favorite gluten-free pizza dough.
6. Turn this into a garlic loaf appetizer, by brushing the uncooked, assembled bunny bread with melted butter, finely minced garlic and fresh herbs .

Serve it with

• Using Easter cookie cutters cut some hard cheese into shapes and decorate the plate with the cooled Bunny Bread.
• Simple Green Salad

Questions

How can we prevent the dough from sticking as we're rolling it?

We find that adding a touch of oil to our clean countertop helps to prevent the dough from sticking. Otherwise, you could try rolling the dough on a piece of mark parchment paper.

what can i use instead of sesame seeds on top of the bunny bread?

You could sprinkle with poppy seeds, herbs, or even grated parmesan would be on top of this Easter Bunny Bread!

What can i do to prevent the cheese from spilling out while baking?

Make sure that the cheese cubes are not too big, less is more here because the cheese will melt when it hits the oven. Also, when forming the dough balls, make sure to completely encase the piece of cheese. Pinch tightly!

Can i make this Easter Bunny Bread ahead of time?

Nothing beats this bread coming right out of the oven. But, you can have it all assembled and kept refrigerated until you’re ready to bake.

What can i use instead of havarti cheese?

Have fun trying different cheese fillings. Brie or camembert would be rich, creamy and, while cheddar or mozzarella would give a milder cheese flavor to the rolls. Smoked gouda would be nice, too!

what other shapes can be formed instead of an easter bunny?

We love baking to a theme, so we would do a Christmas tree or heart for Valentine’s Day as fun twists.

CAn this recipe be made as dinner rolls?

We haven’t tried that specifically, but we don’t see why not. We think it would work to bake the rolls nestled into mark loaf pans (15 dough balls in each). Just watch the oven!

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

• 1 teaspoon canola oil, (or any neutral oil)
• 200 grams havarti cheese, (I used Castello’s Creamy Havarti Cheese)
• 2 packages Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, (8 ounces or 225 grams each)
• sesame seeds, (optional)

Equipment

• Easter Cookie Cutter Set
• Pizza Cutter
• Cutting Board
• Nakiri Knife
• Parchment Paper
• Baking Sheet

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Add a touch of oil to your clean countertop so that the dough doesn’t stick.
2. Unroll the dough from the Pillsbury packs and connect all the pieces together by gently pinching all the sides to form one large rectangle.
3. Cut five lines lengthwise and six lines horizontally. You should have 30 small squares of dough. Place a small piece of creamy Havarti cheese into each square. Take each square and pinch it together so that the cheese is sealed and roll the stuffed dough into a ball.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the cheese-stuffed balls into the shape of a rabbit head. You will need 14 dough balls to make a circular face and 8 dough balls for each ear. Sprinkle some sesame seeds onto the ears for decoration, if desired.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden. Let cool.
6. If you'd like, using an Easter-themed cookie cutter, cut some hard cheese into shapes. Once the bread is cool, transfer it to a serving platter. Decorate the plate with the cut-out cheese. Enjoy!