Easy Desserts Your Mardi Gras Celebration Needs

If you can't actually be in New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras, you can cook like you're in the Big Easy. From the classic King Cake to beignets and praline-flavored everything, these desserts will most definitely remind you of the south. And if you need some drinks to go along with 'em, be sure to look through our favorite Mardi Gras drinks.

This easier-to-make take on the classic king cake is actually made with crescent dough.

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These pillowy donuts are a Mardi Gras must.

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Combine the best of both worlds with these beautiful, pecan-topped cupcakes.

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These chocolate-and-caramel covered apple slices are an absolute treat.

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What an incredible hybrid this is! Similar to the structure of lasagna, flavors of pecan pie are layered atop each other to form this stunning dessert.

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These banana bites mimic the flavor of churros, but have no gluten!

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A handheld version of pecan pie? We're in!

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This casserole-style take on bread pudding will feed the whole room.

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Bourbon bacon brittle celebrates Mardi Gras with some alliteration and a whole lot of crunch.

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Pain perdu - essentially the original french toast - is celebrated in this casserole-style french toast dish, flavored with tons of pecans.

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If you only make this southern treat on Thanksgiving, it's time to expand your horizons.

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If you can't get New Orleans pecan pie, you can at least make it for yourself.

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Mix two A+ desserts this year—you won't regret it.

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Fact: Cheesecake is better slathered in pecan pie filling.

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This rich, crunchy pie is just boozy enough for Mardi Gras.

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If there were ever a time to make dessert your drink...Mardi Gras could be it.

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Bourbon sauce is a game changer when it comes to dressing up bread pudding.

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