It’s always the little things that count, and even for the special occasion of Mother’s Day, you don’t need to embody the idea of “go big and go home.” A little effort in, say, decorating fresh cupcakes or making a mousse or pudding goes a long way to make someone’s day. In this case, your mom. So, try your hand at these easy homemade desserts for Mother's Day and light up your mother’s face.
Baking cupcakes is a breeze when compared to cakes and other baked goods, so you can readily bake them and also decorate them with delicious buttercream frosting. If that made you groan, buy a bunch of cupcakes, they aren’t that expensive. There is another idea here, you could create a surprise center filled with cream or ganache or something tangy like lemon curd. You can also create 2-in-1 buttercream frosting by piping vanilla buttercream on one side and chocolate buttercream on the other side. Then swirl it over the cooled cupcakes and serve!
These are one of those lazy desserts to make, especially if you like your desserts in proper portions and somewhat snacky. These can be made ahead and stored until you are ready gift or serve them to your mother. To make these no-bake chocolate truffles, mix crushed chocolate cookies or Oreos of your choice with softened cream cheese until you can form a dough. Roll into small balls, chill all of them until firm, then dip in melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of white chocolate. These rich, and chocolatey treats require no baking and can be made at least a day ahead. Package them in a small box with tissue paper for a gift-like feel.
Layer store-bought pound cake cubes with sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries in dessert glasses or cups. The distinct and colorful layers will create an impressive visual effect that takes just minutes to assemble. For a flavor boost, macerate the strawberries with a bit of sugar and lemon juice for 30 minutes before adding them to the dessert glasses or cups. Top with a mint leaf for the perfect finish that your mom will love. If shortcakes and fruits sounds like something your mother won’t appreciate as much, try any flavor of pound cake or tea cake – her favorite flavor – and layer with whipped cream, ganache, chocolate shavings, jam or crumbled biscuits as the base. There is no one way to make parfaits so add whichever ingredients you wish to, even other fruits, yogurt, some honey and crushed digestive biscuits, if you want a healthier version.
Your mom loves citrusy things? Then fix these for her. Heat heavy cream with sugar until it just begins to simmer, then stir in fresh lemon juice and zest. Pour into small cups and refrigerate until set (about 4 hours). This silky, tangy dessert requires just three ingredients but tastes incredibly sophisticated. Top with fresh berries or a simple shortbread cookie for the perfect presentation, that your mother, will never guess was so easy.
These have been trendy lately and if your mother is hooked onto those short videos online of desserts, you must try these! Layer store-bought ladyfingers dipped in coffee with a mixture of mascarpone cheese, sugar, and a splash of coffee liqueur in individual cups. Dust with cocoa powder just before serving. This no-bake version of the classic Italian dessert comes together quickly but tastes like you spent hours on it.
If cooking is your thing and you have no oven at home (boo-hoo) then try the Italian milky panna cotta that is as simple to make as its fun jiggle. Mix gelatin with warm cream, sugar, and vanilla, then pour into pretty glasses or ramekins and refrigerate until set. This elegant Italian dessert requires minimal effort but looks impressive when topped with fresh fruit compote or a drizzle of caramel sauce. The silky-smooth texture and delicate flavor make it perfect for a special occasion like Mother’s Day and a mom who loves her dairy.
This is the most indulgent of them all, and for a chocolate loving mom, a chocolate mousse is sheer perfection. Fold whipped cream into melted chocolate for an airy, decadent dessert that's ready after just a few hours in the refrigerator. Serve in stemmed glasses or teacups and top with chocolate shavings or fresh berries. This classic dessert is surprisingly simple to make but feels luxurious. For an extra flavor boost, add a splash of orange liqueur or strawberry extract to the mixture.