40 Easy and Delicious Mother's Day Desserts
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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!
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Mike Garten - 2/40
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.
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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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Mike Garten - 4/40
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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Mike Garten - 5/40
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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Mike Garten - 6/40
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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Mike Garten - 7/40
Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Cake meets cookie in these rich chocolate pies sandwiched with cream cheese frosting.
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Mike Garten - 8/40
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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Mike Garten - 9/40
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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Mike Garten - 10/40
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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Mike Garten - 11/40
Rainbow Meringue Sandwiches
These are a showstopper! Dainty meringues will wow your guests with their intricate designs and vibrant colors.
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Mike Garten - 12/40
Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Classic sugar cookies get a chocolate twist. We used tinted icing and candied sunflower seeds to create the sweet flowers you see.
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Mike Garten - 13/40
Waffle Cookies with Strawberry Buttercream
Let's keep it simple: Use store-bought waffle cookies with homemade strawberry buttercream for an easy but satisfying bite-sized treat.
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Mike Garten - 14/40
Blueberry Crème Fraîche Semifreddo with Pecan Crumble
It's never a bad time for ice cream! This creamy, custard-like dessert is a new (and stunning) take on a summertime favorite.
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Mike Garten - 15/40
Coconut Macaroons
If your mom or anyone else in the family follows a gluten-free diet, these macaroons are perfect. They're chewy, drizzled with chocolate and can be made with just six ingredients.
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Mike Garten - 16/40
Lemon Pound Cake
Few things are as tasty as a classic lemon pound cake, and our recipe calls for lemon icing to make it even better.
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Mike Garten - 17/40
Pecan Berry Bursts
Add a pop of color to your Mother's Day table with these irresistible homemade pecan cookies.
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Mike Garten - 18/40
Sugared Lavender Cupcakes
Inside, you'll get a lovely mix of lavender and vanilla, while the outside gets a sweet confectioners' sugar glaze. They're almost too pretty to eat!
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Mike Garten - 19/40
S'mores Icebox Cake
You don't even have to uncover the fire pit or turn on the oven to bring this graham cracker, marshmallow and chocolate beauty to life.
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Mike Garten - 20/40
White Chocolate and Lavender Madeleines
While you wait for the day that you can treat her to a Parisian adventure, make her these cake-like French treats. And while you're at it, brew a cup of her favorite herbal tea to go with them.
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Easiest-Ever Fruit Ice Cream
Tailor your ice cream to her taste buds by mixing in your mom's favorite frozen fruit — berries, mango, you name it!
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Mike Garten - 22/40
Carrot-Pineapple Cupcakes
A carrot cake-like blend of flavors are used to create these cupcakes that are also topped with lovely DIY pineapple flowers.
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Mike Garten - 23/40
3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
Think about it this way: The less time you spend making dessert, the more time you can spend with Mom. Psst, this recipe only takes 10 minutes to make!
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Mike Garten - 24/40
Decorated Cut-Out Cookies
Crushed pistachios and edible blooms give simple sugar cookies a whole new life.
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Mike Garten - 25/40
Easy Flower Cupcakes
The flowers are finally in bloom outside, and so why not celebrate that with a seasonal dessert? Make fondant flowers and place them atop decadent cupcakes frosted in Mom's favorite color.
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Mike Garten - 26/40
Ruby Red Grapefruit Tartlets
Your mom is sweet enough as it is, which is why this zesty citrus tart is the perfect treat for her.
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Mike Garten - 27/40
Flourless Fudge Cake
This chocolate cake is intense — in a good way, of course. It's also gluten free!
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Mike Garten - 28/40
Strawberry Coconut-Crust Cheesecake
Forget the trip to The Cheesecake Factory: Make a gluten-free version entirely from scratch.
Mike Garten - 29/40
Meringues with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote
Fruity compote and salty pistachios balance out the sweetness of the meringue.
Mike Garten - 30/40
Lemon Mascarpone Parfaits
You don't even need to turn on your oven to make these beautiful parfaits. Just whisk, assemble, and chill!
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Mike Garten - 31/40
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Just because your mom follows a vegan diet doesn't mean she can't indulge in chocolate chip cookies. This recipe uses vegan butter for a result that's simply delicious.
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Mint Julep Cupcakes
Raise a glass — ahem, cupcake — to Mom. She deserves it after all you put her through ...
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Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly - 33/40
Vanilla Blossom Cake
This stunning tiered cake is the best of both worlds — a floral display and a dessert.
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Mike Garten - 34/40
Coco-Nutty Lime Tart
Gluten-free crust and no-bake filling give this flavor-packed tart some edge.
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Mike Garten - 35/40
Molten Chocolate Skillet Brownies
Your cast-iron skillet was always multi-functional ... but brownies? Who knew? Top with berries and generous scoops of ice cream to add to the fun.
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Berry Coconut Crumble
Win over Mom with this rich and fruity crumble that's also seriously low in sugar.
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Mike Garten - 37/40
Very Berry Cream Tartlets
It's a good thing these tarts are personal-size (they're that good) — getting the siblings to share might be tricky, and there's no fighting allowed on Mother's Day!
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Daffodil Cake
Bonus points if you bring actual daffodils to accompany this cheery, citrusy cake.
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Tulip Cupcakes
Even though you've already picked out her Mother's Day flowers, she won't object if you add these sugary-sweet tulips to her dessert table.
Get the Tulip Cupcakes recipe from Country Living.
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Meringue Wreath
Here's another fruit-filled dessert idea: create meringue nests and fill them with blueberries and raspberries.
Get the Meringue Wreath recipe from Woman's Day.
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