40+ Tasty Mother's Day Desserts Guaranteed to Make Mom Smile
Say "thanks for raising me" in the best possible way — with sweets!
Gearing up for Mother's Day? After buying her that special gift and writing the perfect Mother's Day card, you want to do a little something else to say thanks for all that bringing-you-into-the-world and raising-you-to-be-a-competent-adult stuff that she did.
Breakfast in bed is a nice touch, or possibly making a big Mother's Day brunch. But even if you don't have time for all that, you can whip up a pretty, tasty, homemade dessert that's filled with the one ingredient every Mother's Day dessert needs: love. We've got ideas that'll be sure to please any mother, from light, fruit-filled treats, to healthy-ish sweets, to creamy, chocolate-y, heavenly desserts. And you don't have to be a professional to make these, either!
Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie
What better way to let mom know that she's an angel, than with an angel pie? This light-as-air meringue-crust pie is so good you might want to make two!
Rhubarb Custard Pie
Tangy, sweet, and strikingly pretty, rhubarb makes an excellent fruit filling for spring celebrations like Mother's Day.
Coconut Cream Gingham Cake
If your mom is a country girl with a flair for style, then make her a dessert to match. This stunning spring cake is all dressed up and ready to go!
Buttermilk-Lime Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting
We like these fun, lilac-colored (and lilac-flower-shaped) cupcakes for how elegantly they recall spring in bloom. But we love them because the bright buttermilk and lime flavor just absolutely bursts out.
Get the recipe for Buttermilk-Lime Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting.
Brandied Cherry-and-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
Ice cream loving moms will adore this cherry and chocolate studded dessert! You can always leave out the brandy if mom would prefer it that way.
Get the recipe for Brandied Cherry-and-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream.
Hummingbird Bundt Cake
This classic cake (originally from Jamaica!) has been huge in the South for decades. We took the original and turned it into an understated, but elegant bundt.
Two-Tiered White Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This practically palatial pastel masterpiece is the one to unveil when only the absolute best will do.
Get the recipe for Two-Tiered White Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.
Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake
If your celebration of Mother's Day is more cosy than over-the-top, you can still make something beautiful to let mom know how much she means to you. A simple loaf cake is elevated with edible flowers.
Apricot-Almond Slab Pie with Brandy Caramel Sauce
Hosting the whole family for Mother's day? This stunning and fruit-filled slab pie can feed the whole crowd.
Get the recipe for Apricot-Almond Slab Pie with Brandy Caramel Sauce.
Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Compote
This sweet citrus cake stays moist for days thanks to its signature ingredient. That means mom can enjoy it for several days instead of just one!
Hot Chocolate Ice Box Pie
Not every mom is a fan of berries or fruit. If yours would rather have chocolate, serve her a slice of this extra rich ice box pie.
Brown Butter Apple Pie
What could go together better—or be more American—than Mom and apple pie?
Spiced Plum Galette
This simple, sweet, country style fruit pie the perfect way to tell mom you think she's the bee's knees.
Watermelon Amaro Pops
These adulted-up popsicles are made with pureed watermelon, orange zest, lime, and an orange liqueur. For a lighter dessert, they simply can't be beat.
Zebra Semifreddo
A combo of whipped cream and ice-cream sandwiches, this semi-homemade semifreddo is the ultimate easy-to-make dessert. You can assemble it in minutes and then leave it in the freezer up to two days before serving.
A Bouquet of Vanilla Cream Cupcakes
Follow our tutorial for making flower-topped cupcakes, then use real tulip stems and leaves to complete the bouquet effect!
Mini Bird's Nest Key Lime Cheesecakes
Cap off Mother's Day brunch with these petite cheesecakes decorated with coconut and chocolate-covered mints to look like birds' nests.
Raspberry and Pistachio Semifreddo
This rich, creamy dessert is perfect for nibbling on alongside a cup of coffee.
No-Bake Cheesecake with Berry Toppings
Got a mom that just can't choose one thing? Customize this super easy dessert with a variety of fresh berries, then garnish it with edible flowers to make it look absolutely stunning!
Brioche Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Butterscotch Sauce
If mom's idea of a treat leans toward something decadently rich and full of flavor, look no further than this immensely satisfying bread pudding.
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