Looking for the perfect way to satisfy your mom’s sweet tooth this Mother’s Day?
I have gathered these Mother’s Day Desserts from my recipe collection. They are packed with creative dessert ideas, – not just boring pancakes, delicious twists on timeless classics, and treats that are sure to impress, from chocolate desserts that are easy to bake to zesty spring treats.
Gina’s Recipe Rundown:
Why I love it: I love these 40 delicious Mother’s Day desserts because they combine beautiful presentation, seasonal flavors, and heartfelt simplicity—making it easy to create something truly special for Mom.
- Wide Variety – From fruity tarts to rich chocolate treats, there’s something for every taste.
- Perfect for All Skill Levels – Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned baker, the recipes range from easy no-bakes to showstopping baked goods.
- Seasonal Ingredients – Many desserts highlight spring flavors like berries, lemon, and lavender.
- Beautiful Presentation – These treats are as pretty as they are tasty, ideal for impressing Mom.
- Great for Gifting or Gathering – Whether you’re hosting brunch or wrapping up sweets in a gift box, these recipes fit the occasion.
- Make-Ahead Options – Many can be prepped in advance, making your celebration stress-free.
- Kid-Friendly Picks – Some recipes are easy and fun to make with kids.
- Balance of Comfort and Elegance – The desserts feel special without being overly complicated or fussy.
- Made with Love – Every dessert is a sweet way to show appreciation for Mom.
These Mother’s Day treats will work for a picnic, brunch, family gathering, or celebration with her best friends.
I made sure all of them are fun to make, even if you’re a complete beginner! I am sure she will appreciate your effort and feel truly special!
Limoncello Tiramisu
This no-bake dessert features layers of ladyfingers soaked in limoncello and creamy mascarpone, offering a bright yellow hue and a refreshing citrus flavor, perfect for a springtime Mother’s Day treat. A very nice twist on the Italian classic!
Get the recipe: Limoncello Tiramisu
100-Hour Brownies
These ultra-rich, dark chocolate brownies require a long resting period to develop their deep flavor and fudgy texture, making them a labor of love for special occasions.
Get the recipe: 100-Hour Brownies
Caramel Truffles
With just a few ingredients, these milk chocolate-brown truffles offer a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth caramel experience, ideal for gifting or serving at a Mother’s Day gathering.
Get the recipe: Caramel Truffles
Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream
This vibrant, zesty pie combines a tangy lime filling towering over a buttery graham cracker crust and fluffy whipped cream, creating a refreshing dessert that captures the essence of spring. And the aromas, oh-so good!
Get the recipe: Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream
4-Ingredient Chocolate Dump Cake
Requiring only four ingredients, this rich, dark chocolate cake is quick to prepare and perfect for a last-minute Mother’s Day dessert. And she will never guess is is so quick and easy to make – it is THAT good!
Get the recipe: 4-Ingredient Chocolate Dump Cake
Lemon Shortbread Cookies
These pale yellow cookies have a crumbly texture and a bright lemon flavor, making them a simple yet elegant addition to any springtime celebration. Top with lemon glaze and a bit of lemon zest! They are my favorite Mother’s Day cookies to be enjoyed with a glass of milk!
Get the recipe: Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Lemon and Raspberry Cupcakes
Soft yellow lemon cake base topped with fluffy frosting, lemon zest, and fresh raspberries, these cupcakes combine tart and sweet flavors for a yummy Mother’s Day treat.
Get the recipe: Lemon and Raspberry Cupcakes
Mother’s Day Layered Cake
Celebrate Mom with this charming vanilla cake, decorated in soft pastel pinks, purples, and yellows, making it a beautiful centrepiece for a spring gathering.
Get the recipe: Mother’s Day Cake
Punch Bowl Cake
This easy punch bowl cake layers a moist cake with cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, bananas, pudding, and whipped topping. It’s great for making ahead and perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch buffet.
Get the recipe: Punch Bowl Cake
Cherry Chip Cake
This soft pink cake, speckled with cherry bits, brings a nostalgic touch to Mother’s Day. Using a simple cake mix, it’s easy to prepare and perfect for spring celebrations, plus, just look at it – it is adorably cute!
Get the recipe: Cherry Chip Cake
Rainbow Sherbet
Sweeten your mom’s day with this homemade Rainbow Sherbet, featuring swirls of orange, lime, and pink lemonade flavors blended into a creamy, citrusy treat. It is perfect for an afternoon treat.
Get the recipe: Rainbow Sherbet
Blueberry Cruffins
Blueberry Cruffins combine the flaky texture of croissants with juicy, tangy blueberry filling, all baked in a simple muffin tin for an easy bite-sized snack. Great for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Get the recipe: Blueberry Cruffins
Strawberry Icebox Cake
This no-bake dessert layers fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a light and airy treat. It is colorful, sweet, creamy, and crunchy, and just oh-so delicious!
Get the recipe: Strawberry Icebox Cake
Easy Crepes
These delicate crepes are buttery, golden, and easy to prepare with a blender and basic ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
Perfect for breakfast or dessert, you can customize them with your mom’s favorite toppings like berries, whipped cream, or Nutella.
Get the recipe: Crepes
French Toast Casserole
This easy French Toast Casserole is made with buttery, sweet layers of bread, eggs, and maple syrup, all baked into a comforting dish. Perfect for a family breakfast on Mother’s Day.
Get the recipe: Easy French Toast Casserole
Blueberry French Toast
Blueberry French Toast is a delicious twist on the classic breakfast with a sweet, fruity filling with a crispy golden crust. It takes just 30 minutes to whip up, and it will be perfect if your mom loves blueberries!
Get the recipe: Blueberry French Toast Recipe
Raspberry Pastry Twists
I usually prefer savory breakfast dishes, but there’s something about Mother’s Day that makes me crave something sweet, like breakfast pastries.
These raspberry pastry twists are the perfect balance—they’re sweet but light, with the flaky puff pastry adding an airy touch that makes them feel like a special treat for the occasion. If my kids make these for me, I will be more than happy!
Get the recipe: Raspberry Pastry Twists
Pina Colada Cupcakes
These Piña Colada Cupcakes are light and fluffy tropical treats pairing coconut cake crumble with coconut frosting, fresh pineapple chunks, and sweetened coconut. Perfect for a celebration!
Get the recipe: Pina Colada Cupcakes
Strawberry Donuts
Strawberry Donuts are soft, baked treats bursting with real strawberry flavor and topped with a sweet glaze.
They take around 25 minutes to make, making them a quick and tasty option for breakfast or a snack on Mother’s Day. Also, they are just perfect to share and gift!
Get the recipe: Strawberry Donuts
Ricotta Pie
Ricotta Pie is a creamy, lightly sweet dessert with a hint of citrus and vanilla in a flaky crust – almost like a cheesecake, but not the same! It’s simple to make and perfect for a spring family gathering or Mother’s Day.
Get the recipe: Ricotta Pie
Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are a staple comforting dessert. You can even make them in an Air Fryer in just 10 minutes!
They come out soft on the inside with a golden, slightly crispy outside and sweet cinnamon flavor in every bite. They’re quick to make and perfect for a warm, tasty breakfast.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Rolls
Crema Con Fresas
If you don’t have much time to prep, but would love to make something special and truly delightful for your mom, try this Mexican fruity treat. Crema con fresas, or strawberries and cream, is made with just 5 simple ingredients and can easily be made ahead!
Get the recipe: Crema con Fresas
Croissant French Toast
Croissant French Toast is a delicious twist on the classic, made with buttery croissants soaked in cinnamon-vanilla custard. It’s quick to make and perfect for a special breakfast for your mother!
Get the recipe: Croissant French Toast
Lemon Roll Cake
I know something about cakes: they should be moist and spongy! This Lemon Roll Cake is exactly that – a light cake filled with creamy cream cheese and lemon filling. It’s a refreshing, sweet treat perfect for spring gatherings.
Get the recipe: Lemon Roll Cake
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is a tasty twist on classic (and maybe a touch boring) banana bread. It combines healthy oats, ripe bananas, and warm spices for a comforting, baked breakfast. Amazing way to use up all the bananas!
Get the recipe: Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
Cream Horns With Puff Pastry
A sweet treat perfect for spring gatherings, these flaky pastry shells are filled with a rich cream cheese and whipped cream mixture, making them the ideal Mother’s Day dessert.
Get the recipe: Cream horns with puff pastry
Ambrosia Salad
This colorful fruit salad is a creamy, fresh, sweet addition to any spring brunch. It is definitely not your regular fruit salad, but it is a great choice for celebrating Mother’s Day.
Get the recipe: Ambrosia Salad
Strawberry Loaf Cake
If your mom loves a simple slice of cake for breakfast, treat her to this moist and tender Strawberry Loaf Cake infused with fresh strawberries and a hint of almond flavor.
Top it with a creamy pink strawberry glaze and decorate with fresh berries – simple yet festive!
Get the recipe: Strawberry loaf cake
Easy Fruit Salad
Celebrate the season with a vibrant fruit salad that’s bursting with fresh, juicy flavors. It’s a simple, healthy dish that’s perfect for springtime and Mother’s Day brunches. Also, a great one-bowl source of all the vitamins and an easy way to make the whole family eat more fresh fruit.
Get the recipe: Easy Fruit Salad
Carrot Cake with Pineapple
This moist, flavorful carrot cake, with a twist, gets the sweetness and moist crumb from pineapple, making for a delicious and thoughtful treat for Mother’s Day, topped with creamy frosting. It is an easy classic, you can’t go wrong with a carrot cake!
Get the recipe: Carrot Cake With Pineapple
Cookie Dough Dip
A sweet and indulgent dip that tastes just like cookie dough but is completely safe to eat! Perfect for serving at Mother’s Day parties alongside fresh fruit or cookies or with the dessert snack board!
Get the recipe: Cookie Dough Dip
Lavender Macarons
Macarons are not THAT difficult to make, let me prove it to you! Delicate lavender-infused macarons are the ideal spring dessert. And with a hint of floral flavor, they will be a nice French addition to your mom’s menu.
Get the recipe: Lavender Macarons
Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Probably the easiest way to wow your mom is to make these chocolate strawberries. Sweet, ripe strawberries dipped in rich chocolate make for an elegant and simple treat, and you can experiment with different types of chocolate.
Get the recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This moist coffee cake adds the best flavors of cinnamon rolls! Swirled with cinnamon and topped with a crumbly streusel, pairs wonderfully with a morning cup of coffee for a cozy Mother’s Day breakfast.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Strawberry Cupcakes
If you’re in the mood for something sweet and fruity, these Strawberry Cupcakes are a perfect pick. Soft, full of real strawberry flavor, and ready in about 25 minutes, they’re topped with creamy strawberry frosting, and your mom will love them!
Get the recipe: Strawberry Cupcakes
Red Velvet Bundt Cake with Kahlua Ganache
Bundt cakes have a special charm of a beautiful homemade cake about them, and always come out so good! This rich red velvet cake, drizzled with a decadent Kahlua ganache, – as indulgent as it can get with Mother’s Day desserts.
Get the recipe: Red Velvet Bundt Cake
Peanut Butter Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls and peanut butter are the match made in heaven. Soft chewy rolls swirled with peanut butter, sugar, and cinnamon provide a sweet and nutty twist, perfect for a Mother’s Day breakfast treat. Sweet comfort food she will love!
Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Cinnamon Rolls
Raspberry Pretzel Salad
Layers of salty pretzel crust, sweet cream cheese filling, and tart raspberry topping – this pretzel salad is a one-of-a-kind dessert, balancing flavors for Mother’s Day brunch.
Get the recipe: Pretzel Salad
Parfait Cups
Yogurt, granola, and fresh berries – that’s all you need to assemble these dessert cups! Sweet, tangy, crunchy – this parfait will surely make her mom eat two cups!
Get the recipe: Parfait Cups
Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Rich and creamy, this homemade chocolate pudding provides a comforting and indulgent dessert, perfect for celebrating every Mother.
Get the recipe: Homemade Chocolate Pudding
You should try these Mother’s Day desserts because they’re the perfect blend of easy, impressive, and irresistibly delicious—sure to make Mom feel extra loved and celebrated.
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