50 Easy Mother’s Day Desserts to Make Mom's Day Extra Sweet
We've got no-bake ideas, picture-perfect pies and a ton of chocolate treats.
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Your mom deserves a treat that's as sweet as she is. And that goes for all the moms in your life, including stepmoms, aunts, sisters, mothers-in-laws and everyone else. If you'll be celebrating Mother's Day this year with a Mother's Day brunch or a special dinner for Mom, we've got plenty of ideas for the mains. But no meal is complete without dessert, so we've rounded up the best Mother's Day desserts that everyone will love. From tasty Mother's Day cookies to Mother's Day cakes to strawberry desserts perfect for the season, there's sure to be an idea here you and the moms in your life will love.
If you're a mom yourself, don't be afraid to assign the Mother's Day dessert to someone else, like your spouse or teenage kids. You deserve some downtime! Plus, there are plenty of easy recipes on this list that anyone can make, from no-bake desserts to ice cream floats and more!
And don't forget to grab Mom a little something extra from our best Mother's Day gifts roundup! It will make the perfect pairing to these Mother's Day desserts!
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
This elegant spring dessert combines a creamy lemon cheesecake with a showstopping meringue topping. Mom will love it, and so will everyone else at the table.
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Bittersweet Chocolate Truffle Tart
If Mom loves chocolate, she'll truly adore this decadent dessert. It's made with plenty of finely chopped bittersweet chocolate and a couple tablespoons of Dutch process cocoa powder.
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Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies
The secret to these deliciously chewy cookies is simple: Freeze the cream cheese mixture ahead of time to make it easy to assemble these bite-sized treats. We'd also recommend putting a few aside for yourself because they're bound to go quickly!
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Cinnamon-Scented Icebox Cake
Not much of a baker? No problem. This delicious cake just requires layering creamy ingredients together and letting them meld into a delicious dessert.
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Mini Chocolate Pecan Pies
We'd argue every occasion deserves adorable mini pies, and Mother's Day is certainly no exception. These crunchy, chocolate-y treats are almost too adorable to eat, but they're definitely too good to resist.
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Ricotta-Orange Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
This unique recipe incorporates ricotta into both the frosting and the cupcake batter. Combine that with the orange zest and juice, and you've got a bright, elevated dessert that's perfect for Mother's Day.
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Rosé Sangria Floats
Say "Cheers to you, Mom!" with this recipe that's a drink and dessert in one. Raspberry sorbet, fresh fruit and a bottle of dry rosé come together for a treat that's sweet and refreshing.
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Fig Cornmeal Skillet Cake
This gorgeous cake makes the most of jammy roasted figs and crunchy turbinado sugar. Warning: Mom's going to ask you to make this every year once she's had a bite.
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Vanilla Ice Cream
Keep it classic with creamy, delicious homemade ice cream. You can mix in whatever toppings Mom likes, or leave it as-is.
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Ricotta Cheesecake with Roasted Grapes
If you love getting creative with your baking, this is definitely one recipe you'll want to bookmark. It incorporates mascarpone, homemade ricotta, and rosemary — which is baked into the crust and roasted with the grapes.
Lemon Layer Cake with Flower Petals
White chocolate, coconut oil and candy melts are all you need to make these pretty, decorative "petals." Not interested in baking the cake? Skip it and pick up a store-bought option instead.
Maritozzi
This classic Roman snack combines store-bought brioche buns with homemade whipped cream for an easy dessert that tastes like you put a lot of work — and love — into it.
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S'mores Brownies
If Mom has a serious sweet tooth, she'll love these meringue-topped brownies complete with a graham cracker crust.
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Baked Alaska
Who's more deserving of a seriously over-the-top treat than Mom? Layer ice cream into a bowl to create the base, top it with meringue and torch it for a dessert she'll never forget.
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Meyer Lemon Madeleines
Meyer lemons pack full flavor (sweeter and more floral than regular lemons), which is just what you want when making these delicate cookies.
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Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Cake meets cookie in these rich chocolate pies sandwiched with cream cheese frosting.
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Coconut Cream Pie
If you really want to make this a standout dessert, make your own pie crust. Then, you'll fill it with creamy custard and top with homemade whipped cream.
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No-Bake White Chocolate Meltaways
This two-ingredient dessert is a melt-in-your-mouth treat. After you melt the chocolate and top with strawberries, it just needs to sit for 15 mins.
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Ice Cream Float
It's a classic for a reason! Pair vanilla ice cream with your mom's favorite soda for a simple but sweet dessert.
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Roasted Strawberry Tart
We added whole milk Greek yogurt to the whipped cream topping for a slightly tangy contrast to the sweet roasted strawberries. Yum!
Get the Roasted Strawberry Tart recipe.
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