Mother's Day is the time to celebrate and pamper Mom! What better way to show your love than with one (or many!) of these 40+ Mother's Day Desserts!
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This post has all my Best Mother's Day Desserts linked in one place so you can show Mom how sweet you are on her! Your Mom, Mother-in-Law, or other Mom figure in your life will be so impressed at your thoughtfulness! Or...whip one of these beauties up for yourself. You deserve it!
If you're planning a brunch to celebrate Mom, check out my post with 25+ Mother's Day Brunch Ideas!
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What Makes a Good Mother's Day Dessert?
I'm all for making whatever you'd like, or whatever Mom's favorite is! That said, there's a seasonality to food that complements this time of year and provides the most flavorful ingredients! Here are a few things that make a dessert perfect for Mother's Day to me:
- Mom's Favorite(s) - First and foremost, what does she love most? Make sure to ask your Mom/Mother-in-Law/Mom Figure in your life what they'd like!
- Colorful - The first thing I think of when it comes to a celebration of Mom are beautiful colors! With flowers finally coming into bloom, we need some desserts to match! I'm not a big fan of food colors, so while you'll see lots of colorful options in this list, not a single one has any food color!
- Seasonal Ingredients - lemons, berries, and apricots are typical spring fruits, and you'll find recipes using each of them here!. Keep in mind that the more locally the produce was grown, the more flavorful it will be.
- Food Allergies and Special Diets - Definitely ask your person(s) of honor if they have any restrictions on what they may eat so that you can accommodate them! They will appreciate your thoughtfulness as they may have food allergies, be vegan, etc.
Mother's Day Dessert Recipes
Without further ado, here are all of my favorite desserts to make for Mother's Day! Is there something that you love that I missed? I'd love to hear about it!
Cakes & Cupcakes
Peach Cobbler Pound Cake with Bourbon Glaze
This Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is a delicious cinnamon-peach pound cake with a gooey brown sugar top, drizzled with a vanilla bourbon glaze! This cake is serious comfort food!
Check out this recipe!
Lavender Pound Cake with Strawberry Glaze
This Strawberry Lavender Pound Cake is so tender thanks to kefir (or buttermilk!), delicately flavored with lavender, and topped with strawberry-vanilla bean glaze! Pound cake perfection!
Check out this recipe!
Tropical Angel Food Cake
This Tropical Angel Food Cake is a mango-pineapple angel food cake topped with coconut whipped cream, toasted coconut, and pineapple "flowers!" This cake is light, fluffy, and has serious tropical flavor!
Check out this recipe!
Raspberry White Chocolate Loaf Cake
This Raspberry White Chocolate Loaf Cake is a tender white chocolate pound cake topped with a scrumptious raspberry glaze! The flavors are so amazing you'll find yourself taking seconds!
Check out this recipe!
Strawberry Filled Cupcakes
These Strawberry Filled Cupcakes are soft & fluffy vanilla bean cakes with homemade honey-strawberry filling, topped with strawberry cream cheese frosting!
Check out this recipe!
Strawberry Angel Food Cake
This Strawberry Angel Food Cake is light and fluffy with serious strawberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried berries! Also delicious using blueberries, with the bonus of a showstopping purple color!
Check out this recipe!
Cornmeal Pound Cake with Blueberry Whipped Cream
This Blueberry Cornmeal Pound Cake is a slightly sweet cornmeal buttermilk pound cake topped with blueberry crème fraîche whipped cream!
Check out this recipe!
Blueberry Chocolate Cake
This Blueberry Chocolate Cake is a decadent dark chocolate cake topped with blueberry buttercream! This one-layer cake is simple, delicious, and you can't beat the color of that blueberry frosting!
Check out this recipe!
Strawberry Whipped Cream Cake
This Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake is two layers of tender yellow cake with strawberry whipped cream and fresh strawberries! This cake turns a comfort food favorite into a total showstopper!
Check out this recipe!
Blueberry Angel Food Cake
This Blueberry Angel Food Cake is light and fluffy with serious blueberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried berries! And can we talk about that color??
Check out this recipe!
Pies and Tarts
Blackberry Lavender Brownie Pie
The crust of this beauty is a fudgy brownie swirled with blackberry jam. The filling is a lavender-infused dark chocolate icebox pie, all topped with blackberry meringue. The flavors and textures are outstanding!
Check out this recipe!
Raspberry Tartlets with Pistachio Crust
These Raspberry Pistachio Tartlets have a pistachio tart crust filled with homemade honey-raspberry jam, topped with toasted honey meringue!
Check out this recipe!
Turtle Pie
This Turtle Pie has an Oreo crust filled with a dulce de leche cream cheese filling, and topped with vanilla bean whipped cream, chocolate, more dulce de leche, and toasted pecans!
Check out this recipe!
Champagne Citrus Tart
This Champagne Citrus Tart has an orange-scented sweet pastry crust filled with champagne pastry cream and topped with champagne-glazed citrus! A mimosa in dessert form!
Check out this recipe!
Lemon Buttermilk Pie
This Lemon Buttermilk Pie has a flaky crust filled with lemon buttermilk filling and topped with freshly whipped cream! The filling has a lovely balance of bright citrus flavor and a subtle tang from the buttermilk. A slice of this pie is a slice of joy!
Check out this recipe!
Blackberry Cream Pie
A classic graham cracker crust filled with light-as-air blackberry cream, topped with fresh vanilla bean whipped cream and blackberries!
Check out this recipe!
Strawberry Peach Tart
This Strawberry Peach Tart has a sweet pastry crust filled with strawberry pastry cream, topped with fresh strawberries and peaches! It's a cool, creamy dessert with amazing summer flavor!
Check out this recipe!
Chocolate Coconut Pie with Dalgona Coffee Topping
This Chocolate Coconut Pie has a toasted coconut pastry crust filled with dark chocolate custard, topped with dalgona coffee swirled with whipped coconut cream! It's toasted coconut meets a mochaccino and I am HERE for it!!
Check out this recipe!
Blueberry Curd Tart
This Blueberry Curd Tart is a sweet pastry crust filled with homemade blueberry curd! You'll fall in love with both the flavor and that gorgeous color!!
Check out this recipe!
Lilac Strawberry Galette
This Lilac Strawberry Galette is sweet pastry filled with juicy fresh strawberries and lilac sugar! Baked to perfection, you'll love the sweet floral flavor of this beauty! No lilac sugar? Use lavender sugar, vanilla sugar, or regular granulated sugar instead!
Check out this recipe!
Cookies & Bars
Strawberry Shortbread Cookies
These Strawberry Shortbread Cookies have fantastic strawberry flavor thanks to freeze-dried strawberries in both the cookies and the strawberry glaze! With these cookies you can have a taste of summer year-round! Recipe can be used to make slice-and-bake shortbread or cut-outs--it's up to you!
Check out this recipe!
Lemon Curd Cookies
These Lemon Curd Cookies are soft, chewy lemon cookies topped with homemade lemon curd! The mix of textures and the sweet-tart lemon flavor will make these a new favorite!
Check out this recipe!
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are cream cheese sugar cookies sandwiched with swirls of strawberry cream cheese frosting!
Check out this recipe!
Lemon Blondies
These Lemon Blondies are rich and zesty with the perfect balance of sweet and tart! Made with nutty browned butter and topped with lemon cream cheese glaze, this soft and chewy blondie recipe is a keeper!
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Hazelnut Espresso Shortbread
These Hazelnut Espresso Shortbread combine the flavors of rich espresso and toasty hazelnuts in a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookie! You can enjoy them plain or give them a decadent finish with some chocolate.
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Buttermilk Cookies
These Buttermilk Cookies are soooo soft and cakey, and topped with buttermilk frosting! You'll love how simple, delicious, and versatile this recipe is! Appropriate for any season or occasion, you'll find yourself making them again and again!
Check out this recipe!
Honey Lavender Latte Cookies
These Honey Lavender Latte Cookies are espresso sugar cookies frosted with honey lavender buttercream! Your favorite drink in cookie form!
Check out this recipe!
Lemon White Chocolate Cookies
These soft and chewy Lemon White Chocolate Cookies are bright, zesty, and irresistible! Sweet, tart, and packed with white chocolate chips, they'll become a new family favorite!
Check out this recipe!
Raspberry Cookies
These Raspberry Cookies are soft, chewy sugar cookies bursting with raspberry flavor! The gorgeous pink color and wonderful flavor are from freeze-dried raspberries--not a drop of food color here!
Check out this recipe!
Buttermilk Brownies
These old-fashioned Buttermilk Brownies are soft and cakey thanks to buttermilk! Super chocolatey and simple to make, these brownies are the perfect addition to any occasion!
Check out this recipe!
Brown Butter Sugar Cookies
These Brown Butter Sugar Cookies elevate your average sugar cookie with the nutty, caramelized flavor of brown butter! So simple and scrumptious, they may just become your new favorite cookie recipe!
Check out this recipe!
Baileys Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft, chewy Baileys Chocolate Chip Cookies have homemade Baileys Irish cream in both the cookies and the buttercream!
Check out this recipe!
Strawberry Thyme Blondies
These Strawberry Thyme Blondies are a dream combination oftextures and flavors! The browned-butter blondies are topped with astrawberry-thyme mascarpone mousse that is *almost* too pretty to eat!
Check out this recipe!
Strawberry Jam Cookies
These Strawberry Jam Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth vanilla bean thumbprint cookies filled with strawberry jam, then drizzled with vanilla bean glaze! So versatile and delicious, you'll find yourself making them for every occasion!
Check out this recipe!
Blondie Brownies
These Blondie Brownies are two desserts in one! The browned butter blondie layer is topped with a fudgy brownie layer for the ultimate treat! I drizzled a few of mine with homemade salted caramel sauce for a truly decadent dessert, but these are so rich and delicious they don't really need it!
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Sprinkle Cookies with Browned Butter
These Sprinkle Cookies are thick, chewy, and delicious! The deep, rich flavor of browned butter and festive sprinkles make these cookies a year-round favorite!
Check out this recipe!
Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers
These Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers are crisp homemade graham crackers dipped in chocolate! Whether you use dark, milk, or white chocolate (or a combination of all three) is up to you!
Check out this recipe!
Sour Cream Cookies
These Sour Cream Cookies are soft, chewy, and frosted with an irresistible sour cream frosting! They're the perfect canvas for festive sprinkles to dress them up for any holiday or occasion!
Check out this recipe!
Honey Cookies
These Honey Cookies are tender and chewy, with the floral flavor of honey! Drizzled with a honey vanilla bean glaze, these cuties are simple and delicious!
Check out this recipe!
Earl Grey Cookies
These Earl Grey Cookies combine buttery shortbread with the delicate, citrusy notes of Earl Grey tea! These comforting cookies are perfect alongside a cup of tea for any occasion, from a fancy tea party to a simple afternoon treat.
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Cinnamon Roll Bars
These Cinnamon Roll Bars taste just like your favorite cinnamon roll slathered in vanilla-cinnamon cream cheese frosting, but bake up in a fraction of the time!
Check out this recipe!
Lemon Sugar Cookies
These Lemon Sugar Cookies are simple, lemony perfection!! Crisp on the edges, chewy in the middle, and with fantastic lemon flavor, you won't be able to stop at one!
Check out this recipe!
Oatmeal Brownies
These fudgy Oatmeal Brownies have a buttery, crisp oatmeal crust! A recipe tried-and-true from my childhood, and a regular occurrence at my house during the holidays!
Check out this recipe!
More Mother's Day Desserts
Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake
This Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake is a dream of textures and flavors! The lemon cheesecake is swirled with a homemade raspberry sauce, all in a classic graham cracker crust!
Check out this recipe!
Pecan Pie Cream Puffs
These Pecan Pie Cream Puffs are brown sugar craquelin cream puffs filled with pecan pie filling and bourbon whipped cream!
Check out this recipe!
Lemon Curd Cheesecake with Lemon Cookie Crust
This Lemon Curd Cheesecake is a lemon lover's dream! This beauty has a lemon sugar cookie crust topped with no-bake lemon cheesecake, homemade lemon curd, and whipped cream!
Check out this recipe!
Blueberry Shortcake
This Blueberry Shortcake is a tender, flaky lavender biscuit topped with juicy fresh blueberries and vanilla bean whipped cream. Whether you're headed to a picnic, a summer party, or just staying home, these beauties are the perfect treat all summer long!
Check out this recipe!
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
This No Bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is layers of strawberry and vanilla bean cheesecake in a graham cracker crust, topped with strawberry crunch topping! Completely no bake and delicious, you'll want this beauty on repeat in your kitchen!
Check out this recipe!
Cookie Dough Cream Puffs
These Cookie Dough Cream Puffs are filled with a smooth, fluffy, safe-to-eat chocolate chip cookie dough, then drizzled with dark chocolate ganache!
Check out this recipe!
Vanilla Bean Blondie Cheesecake
This Vanilla Bean Blondie Cheesecake is a creamy, no-bake vanilla bean cheesecake with a funfetti blondie crust and whipped cream!
Check out this recipe!
Mother's Day Food Gifts
I would argue that any of the above recipes would make a fabulous gift, but the recipes listed here are a little more portable and last a bit longer. Include a nice note for Mom and she'll think of you each time she enjoys her treat! Which one do you think she would like best?
Blueberry Sugar
This Homemade Blueberry Sugar combines sweet blueberries with granulated sugar for a taste of summer no matter the season! Add it to baked goods, flavor butter, use it to rim cocktail glasses, and more!
Check out this recipe!
Homemade Vanilla Extract
Better than what you can get at the store, since you control the quality of the ingredients! Make some for your own use and make some for a friend--perfect for gifting!
Check out this recipe!
Lilac Sugar
This Homemade Lilac Sugar combines sweet, aromatic lilac blossoms with granulated sugar for a taste of Spring anytime! Add it to baked goods, flavor your tea, use it to rim cocktail glasses, and more!
Check out this recipe!
Hazelnut Espresso Truffles
Dark chocolate, hazelnuts, and espresso combine into a decadent treat! Beautiful and delicious!
Check out this recipe!
Lavender Sugar
This Homemade Lavender Sugar combines sweet, aromatic lavender with granulated sugar for the ultimate flavor enhancer! Add it to baked goods, flavor your tea, use it to rim cocktail glasses, and more!
Check out this recipe!
Homemade Chocolate Extract
Take your chocolate sweets to the next level with Homemade Chocolate Extract! This (sometimes overlooked) extract adds amazing depth of flavor!
Check out this recipe!
Raspberry Sugar
This Homemade Raspberry Sugar combines sweet raspberries with granulated sugar for a taste of summer no matter the season! Use it in bakes, to rim cocktail glasses, and more!
Check out this recipe!
Homemade Vanilla Sugar
This Homemade Vanilla Sugar combines the sweet, rich, warm flavor of vanilla beans with granulated sugar for the ultimate flavor enhancer! Add it to baked goods, flavor your tea, use it to rim cocktail glasses, and more!
Check out this recipe!
Strawberry Sugar
This Homemade Strawberry Sugar combines sweet strawberries with granulated sugar for the ultimate flavor enhancer! Add it to baked goods, flavor butter, use it to rim cocktail glasses, and more!
Check out this recipe!
Dark Chocolate Champagne Truffles
Dark chocolate truffles flavored with champagne! Simple ingredients combine for a decadent treat!
Check out this recipe!
Ginger Sugar
This Ginger Sugar is a fantastic way to add a spicy sweetness to desserts, tea, or the rim of your cocktail glass! Easy to make with an irresistible bold flavor, it also makes a wonderful gift!
Check out this recipe!
Vanilla Salt
This Vanilla Salt is such a versatile ingredient! Sprinkle it over freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, use it to make salted caramel, or use it rim your margarita glass! Vanilla salt can bring out complex flavors in the simplest of ingredients.
Check out this recipe!
Chai Sugar
This Chai Sugar combines warm flavors spiced chai with granulated sugar for a cozy and delicious flavor enhancer! Add it to baked goods, sprinkle it over oatmeal, use it to rim cocktail glasses, and more! It also makes a fantastic gift!
Check out this recipe!
So there you have it! 40+ Mother's Day Desserts to fulfill her cravings and ensure you maintain your place as her absolute favorite child! 😉 Lots of love to all this Mother's Day, especially those who struggle with the holiday. You deserve all the cookies!
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Updated 4/9/2025
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