29 Beautiful Bridal Shower Desserts

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29 Beautiful Bridal Shower Desserts2/29 Lemon Cake 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ABBEY LITTLEJOHN FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This citrusy cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting will garner plenty of applause. The flavor, a duet of sweet and tangy notes, really sings. —Summer Goddard, Springfield, Virginia This stunning cake is perfect for a spring bridal shower. Discover some of our favorite bridal shower themes. 3/29 Berry-Cream Cookie Snaps 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min

Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. You could also bake the cookies flat and serve the filling as a cookie dip if you’d like. —Crystal Briddick, Colfax, Illinois 4/29 Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pretty layers of graham cracker crumbs, tasty filling and fruit topping make these cherry cream

cheese desserts a standout!

cheese desserts a standout! For a nice change, you can substitute blueberry pie filling or another fruit flavor for the filling called for in the recipe. —Melody Mellinger, Myerstown, Pennsylvania 5/29 Raspberry Cake 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Jazz up plain cake with raspberry gelatin and frozen berries. Spread with a light, fruity whipped topping (or this whipped topping substitute), the festive results make a cool and refreshing dessert. —Marion Anderson, Dalton, Minnesota 6/29 Pink Cupcakes 51 Reviews Test Kitchen

Even my teenage son (not a fan of pink) ate his share too

Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter loves all things pink, so this recipe was just right for her birthday. Even my teenage son (not a fan of pink) ate his share too. —Paulette Smith, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 7/29 Lavender and Lemon Biscochitos 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Biscochitos are the state cookie for our home state of New Mexico. They are traditionally made with anise seeds,

but I substituted lavender and lemon in this biscochitos recipe

but I substituted lavender and lemon in this biscochitos recipe. The result is intriguing and delicious! I have also made these with lemon and dried thyme and they were scrumptious. —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico 8/29 Lime Tart 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Best Lime Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This treat is the perfect balance between tart and sweet, and the almonds in the crust are just wonderful. This is one of my husband’s favorite desserts. Enjoy! —Charis O’Connell, Mohnton, Pennsylvania

9/29 Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries 62 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These luscious cheesecake-stuffed strawberries are the perfect bite-sized dessert. —Stephen Munro, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia 10/29 Luscious Almond Cheesecake 38 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Luscious Almond Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe along with a set of springform pans from a cousin at my wedding shower 11 years ago.

It makes a heavenly cheesecake

It makes a heavenly cheesecake. My son Tommy has already told me he wants it again for his birthday cake this year. —Brenda Clifford, Overland Park, Kansas 11/29 Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Coffee Cakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Coffee Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 coffee cakes (8 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy making this lovely coffee cake for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day and other special occasions. I found the recipe more than 30 years ago, and I’ve been making it ever since. The delicious treat is

a hit with family and friends

a hit with family and friends. —Norma Hammond, Leland, Iowa 12/29 Margarita Cake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Margarita Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This margarita cake is perfect for a picnic on a warm day. You’ll be surprised at how closely it tastes like the real thing. These other margarita dessert recipes are delicious, too. ?—Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 13/29 Strawberry Wedding Bell Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Wedding Bell Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40

min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To ring in a joyous occasion like a bridal shower or wedding, I’m often asked to make these festive cookies. You can use different flavors of jam to suit your tastes. —Laurie Messer, Bonifay, Florida 14/29 Vanilla Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Vanilla Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s a reason this vanilla cake recipe is the best. Adding creamy vanilla bean paste into the moist, rich cake batter creates

a power-packed vanilla flavor that can’t be bought in stores

a power-packed vanilla flavor that can’t be bought in stores. Try spreading vanilla buttercream frosting on top to finish it off. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 15/29 Lemon Tart with Almond Crust 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Tart with Almond Crust Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our state produces an abundance of lemons, and everyone is always looking for new ways to use them. This beautiful tart is my delicious solution to the excess-lemon problem! —Lois Kinneberg, Phoenix, Arizona 16/29 Chocolate Truffles 20 Reviews Test

But with just a few ingredients, this truffle recipe is easy to make anytime

Kitchen Approved Chocolate Truffles with Condensed Milk Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You may be tempted to save these chocolate truffles for a special occasion since these smooth, creamy chocolates are divine. But with just a few ingredients, this truffle recipe is easy to make anytime. —Darlene Wiese-Appleby, Creston, Ohio 17/29 Pineapple Pie 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy pineapple pie is a light and refreshing dessert

that’s quick to make and impressive to serve

that’s quick to make and impressive to serve. This is one of our favorite ways to complete a summer meal. —Sharon Bickett, Chester, South Carolina 18/29 Banana Cream Eclairs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To surprise my banana-loving family, I made this dessert for a reunion, where it stood out among the usual fare. These special treats are something to look at and mouthwateringly delicious. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana 19/29 Strawberry Buttermilk Skillet Shortcake 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Buttermilk Skillet

This scratch-made strawberry buttermilk cake is a family favorite

Shortcake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This scratch-made strawberry buttermilk cake is a family favorite. The recipe is over 100 years old, and I remember my grandma making it. We still carry on the family tradition by making this old-fashioned recipe each summer. —Claudia Lamascolo, Melbourne, Florida 20/29 Coconut Joys 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like coconut, you’ll love these no-bake, no-fuss sweets. They are cute as

can be and make a satisfying after-school snack to keep in the fridge

can be and make a satisfying after-school snack to keep in the fridge. —Flo Burtnett, North Gage, Oklahoma 21/29 Strawberry Shortcake 73 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Shortcake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up helping my mom make a lot in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies. This sunny strawberry shortcake recipe brings back memories of family summers on the farm. —Janet Becker, Anacortes, Washington 22/29 Berries in Champagne Jelly 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Berries in Champagne

It’s also sparkly and special enough to double as a light dessert

Jelly Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister gave me this recipe a few years back when I was looking for an elegant fruit dish to serve guests. I sometimes serve this party-pretty fruit treat at brunch—just before the main dish. It’s also sparkly and special enough to double as a light dessert. —Andrea Barnhoom, Scottsville, New York 23/29 Sour Cream Rhubarb Pie 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the

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