49 Best Mother’s Day Desserts

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49 Best Mother’s Day Desserts1/49 Two-Berry Pavlova 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a light and airy dessert that I first tried in Ireland. When I got home, I made this berry pavlova for my kids, who loved to build their own with their favorite fruits. The whipped cream makes for icing on the cake! —Norma Stevenson, Eagan, Minnesota Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert filled with a creamy component and topped with all kinds of extras. Here, we

keep it simple with a whipped cream filling and a berry topping, but feel free to use what your mom likes best. Pastry cream and lemon curd are other popular fillings, and nuts and fruit work well as toppings. 2/49 Copycat Cheesecake Factory Celebration Cheesecake 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Copycat Celebration Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Both my children were born on the same day five years apart, so I like to make an elaborate dessert

to celebrate the occasion

to celebrate the occasion. This seven-layered beauty really fits the bill. The baking and preparation are easy, but you do need to set aside some time for the assembly. Everyone will be amazed when they see the final product. —Kristyne McDougle Walter, Lorain, Ohio Celebrate mom with an extra special dessert. The Cheesecake Factory’s cake has seven layers, which sounds intimidating. However, we’ll let you in on a little secret: Our copycat version is incredibly easy to make. We make our layers with a cake made from white cake mix, instant pudding and store-bought cheesecake filling and frosting. 3/49 Contest-Winning

My mom requested one for Mother’s Day, so my dad and I got to work

Chocolate Angel Food Cake 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Chocolate Angel Food Cake Recipe photo by Melissa Patterson for Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I take this different kind of angel food cake to church bake sales, it goes before I can get it on the table!—Mary Ann Iverson, Woodville, Wisconsin I’ll never forget the first time I made an angel food cake. My mom requested one for Mother’s Day, so my dad and I got to work. Unfortunately,

They never fluffed up, and the cake was a bust

we weren’t aware of the number one rule: The egg whites must be brought to room temperature. They never fluffed up, and the cake was a bust. So, learn from our mistake and bake with room-temperature eggs! 4/49 Strawberry Trifle 87 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I won first prize in a dairy recipe contest with this tasty strawberry trifle. You can double the recipe and make two for large groups. —Norma Steiner, Monroe, Wisconsin Need a dessert

that’s practically impossible to mess up?

that’s practically impossible to mess up? This strawberry trifle is it. The no-bake recipe is made by layering instant pudding mix with cubed angel food cake and sliced strawberries in a trifle bowl. Finished with whipped cream, it’s a picture-perfect dessert for mom to ooh and ahh over. 5/49 Classic Creme Brulee 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My favorite dessert is this creme brulee recipe. Recently I was at a party where the guests finished preparing their own

desserts by “broiling” the sugar on their portions with a small torch

desserts by “broiling” the sugar on their portions with a small torch. What a great idea! —Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California Creamy and decadent, this creme brulee dessert pairs well with any Mother’s Day dinner recipe. If your mom is a chocolate fiend or lemon lover, try our chocolate-raspberry creme brulee or lemon creme brulee. 6/49 Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can have your cake and eat it guilt-free with these

taste-tempting treats

taste-tempting treats. The petite graham cracker “crust,” chopped fresh berries and cream cheese frosting offer all the goodness of cheesecake in manageable portions. —Jill Drury, Milwaukee, Wisconsin I used to work in a bakery in high school, and strawberry cheesecake cupcakes were one of my contributions to the menu. I’ll never forget the customer who bought a whole tray for his wife, who was a few days away from giving birth and had a strong craving for them. Between the graham cracker crust, strawberry flavor and fluffy cream cheese frosting, this cupcake has wide appeal for moms—even new ones. 7/49

—Jenny White, Glen, Mississippi

Butter Pecan Ice Cream 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Butter Pecan Ice Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 1 quart Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rich, buttery ice cream sure beats store-bought versions. And with its pretty color and plentiful pecan crunch, it’s nice enough to serve to guests at a summer party. —Jenny White, Glen, Mississippi My mom is obsessed with ice cream, but even mild ice cream enthusiasts would be hard-pressed to turn down a dessert as gourmet as this one.

Bake up the ultimate shareable cookie

Homemade ice cream is all about love, especially when doused with salted caramel sauce and pecans. 8/49 Pizookie 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Pecan Skillet Cookie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bake up the ultimate shareable cookie. For variety, swap out the chocolate chips for an equal quantity of M&M’s or chocolate chunks. Or go super fancy by mixing the chocolate chips and pecans into the dough, then gently folding in 1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Any

My version of the classic Tuscan trifle has both coffee and

mom who loves a soft-baked chocolate chip cookie will love sharing this enormous, pizza-sized cookie. Serve it straight out of the oven with a few scoops of vanilla ice cream on top, and your mom will brag about this Mother’s Day for weeks. 9/49 Tiramisu Test Kitchen Approved Rich and Creamy Tiramisu Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Advanced Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tiramisu is Italian for pick-me-up, and this one is definitely true to its name! My version of the classic Tuscan trifle has both coffee and

espresso for layers of java flavor

espresso for layers of java flavor. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin After serving up a classic Italian dinner, end the night with a traditional tiramisu. I love making tiramisu the night before so it has a chance to set and chill. Plus, making it ahead means it’s ready to serve at a moment’s notice. 10/49 Macarons 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 30 macarons Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even when decorated simply—a sprinkle of sugar and a drizzle of icing—these stylish beauties will be the showstoppers

on any Christmas cookie tray

on any Christmas cookie tray. They are part of our creative Christmas cookies collection every year. —Josh Rink, Photo Stylist Taste of Home For the Francophile moms out there, macarons are a great gift. Although they can be finicky, they’re easy to customize. Dye the shell to your mom’s favorite color, or change the filling to her preferred flavor. 11/49 Chocolate Strawberry Cake 122 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Although I have some wonderful from-scratch recipes, this one uses

a boxed mix with plenty of doctoring

a boxed mix with plenty of doctoring. It has become a popular groom’s cake that gets more attention than the wedding cake. —Nora Fitzgerald, Sevierville, Tennessee Every layer of this decadent cake is as luxurious as the last. It’s comprised of two chocolate cake layers, chocolate frosting, chocolate glaze, strawberry jam and whole strawberries on top. 12/49 Flan de Queso 64 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Caramel Flan Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Skill Level Advanced Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A small

slice of this impressively rich, creamy, caramel flan dessert goes a long way

slice of this impressively rich, creamy, caramel flan dessert goes a long way. What a delightful finish for a special meal or holiday celebration. —Pat Forete, Miami, Florida Also known as caramel flan, this flan de queso is rich, tangy and creamy. Inverting the flan to expose the decadent caramel topping takes a little bravery, but there’s nothing you can’t do with Mom by your side, cheering you on. 13/49 Limoncello Tiramisu 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Ellie Crowley for Taste of Home Skill Level Advanced Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: