Stunning Mother’s Day Desserts

A French spin on the classic shortcake, this beauty is topped with a strawberry mousse and strawberry halves and has a gorgeous edging on the outside of the cake, too.

Mini pies with a luscious coconut cream filling are topped with airy whipped cream and toasted coconut in this light and fresh dessert.

Rich, creamy and oozing with melted chocolate, this scrumptious tart is heaven in every bite and the perfect sweet finish to Easter dinner.

Thin, crisp chocolate chip cookies combine with decadent mocha cream in this impressive chocolate layer cake.

A delicate meringue pavlova is topped with a decadent kirsh and morello cherry sauce, and chocolate curls to create this jaw-dropping this dessert.

These versatile bars with a sweet graham cracker bottom topped with lemon-flavoured cheesecake and fresh blueberries are great for a warm-weather-dessert.

This classic French dessert filled with fresh raspberries bakes in just 35 minutes. Make it for mom to enjoy for breakfast, dessert – or any meal she pleases.

Treat mom to these decadent individual cookie cakes spilling with a peanut butter-caramel molten centre. The recipe makes 6, so double up if you’re entertaining a larger crowd. Are you drooling yet?

A stunning sweet confection that every mom deserves. The one-bowl make-ahead dessert, featuring a Greek-yogurt cake base, takes less than an hour to make.

The secret to the best-ever chocolate chip cookies? According to Anna Olson, it comes down to two factors: adding cornstarch to the recipe, and chilling the batter before baking. Whip up a batch to see for yourself!

Everything you love about the traditional tres leches cake, but made even more mouthwatering and delicious with a generous drizzle of dulce de leche.

An easy 8-ingredient brownie recipe with a sweet, raspberry swirl twist. Because even classic desserts deserve an upgrade for special occasions.

The pastry cream, crêpes and maple-glazed pecans can be made ahead so all you have left to do is assemble and chill the cake for a few hours. And don’t forget a generous drizzle of maple syrup!

A fruity twist on a classic Italian favourite, this raspberry tiramisu with ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese create a light yet decadent dessert.

Chopped dates, brown rice flour and ground almonds make up the crust of this must-make flourless dessert by Anna Olson. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Whether you’re pro-raisins or purely a pecan fan, impress the dessert lovers in your life with an incredibly indulgent cheesecake, topped with a sticky, caramel butter tart filling and salty, crunchy pecans. Swap in nuts for raisins if that’s more your jam.

We love this gussied up version of the classic dessert. This entire cake is smothered in a generous layer of cream cheese icing, while each slice contains a layer of fresh, juicy strawberries.

This showstopping Grand Marnier-spiked dessert trifle will wow your guests well before they even take their first bite. There are many layers to this sweet recipe but it will be well worth the extra effort!

Make your own patisserie delicacy at home with this easy-to-follow macaron recipe from Anna Olson that delivers impressive results.

Panna cotta is an elegant dessert that’s actually very simple to execute at home. Just four ingredients, cream, vanilla bean, sugar and gelatine, are combined to make it. A sweet sauce of honey, port, rosemary and figs, along with a contrasting honeyed streusel, turn the classic Italian sweet into a winning plated dessert.

A feast for the eyes, pastry expert Anna Olson shares how to create vanilla cupcakes with vibrant floral frosting — the perfect centrepiece.

A light sponge cake layered with a rich whipped cream and jam-covered strawberries gives this dessert a stunning look.

Chocolate hazelnut cream is layered between homemade puff pastry sheets and topped with a light dusting of icing sugar for an eye-catching dessert.

The deep purple hue of this decadent cheesecake tart is thanks to the combination of macerated blackberries and blueberries tossed with a bit of sugar. If you prefer, use raspberries or another fruit altogether to top this exquisite dessert.

Light and fluffy, this angel food cake is the perfect dessert after a heavy meal. Serve with whipped cream and berries.

Whether it is chocolate mint ice cream or chocolate mint thins, this flavour combination never disappoints. In this case, rich chocolate cake is layered with minty Swiss buttercream before it’s topped with creamy dark chocolate ganache.

Two classic desserts combine into one decadently delicious sweet treat. Warning: these butter tarts are incredibly addictive, so we recommend doubling the recipe so mom can freeze the extras!

If you’re a fan of The Barefoot Contessa, you’ve seen Ina Garten serve up some pretty spectacular dishes. But this towering coconut-encrusted creation, well…it takes the cake!

Learn how to create this beautiful, glossy design right at home. It is easier than you think! Turn your carrot cake, cheesecake or lemony angel food cake into a shiny, pastel coloured treat with real ‘wow’ factor.

This apricot and orange soufflé with raspberry coulis is so delicate and moist it crumbles in your mouth.

For a playful Canadian-inspired dessert catered to the doughnut lover, create a maple-flavoured version in cake form. Don’t forget the sprinkles!

Pastel de nata is already a delicious treat, but imagine your company’s reaction when you bring out a giant version of this Portuguese favourite. A touch of cinnamon in the creamy filling is what gives it the signature and addictive hint of spice to every bite.

Vegans and non-vegans alike will love this creamy cheesecake. Top with fresh berries or lemon curd for a light finish to any meal.

This classic French torte is almost too pretty to eat! A puff pastry base is topped with pastry cream and whipped cream, and surrounded by light-as-air profiteroles dipped in caramelized sugar.

Using a basic yellow cake as the base, this simple yet elegant fruit cake is easy to pull off and will definitely impress.

Pistachio lady fingers encase this awe-inspiring cake that’s filled with layers of blackberry Bavarian cream and a white chocolate mousse. Arrange fresh blackberries around the edges of the cake, and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

This delicious chocolate cake doesn’t skimp on the buttercream. Iced in an ombré petal style, it’s also a treat for the eyes.

This sweet, moist apple coffee cake boasts a layer of crunchy streusel and a sugary glaze, laced with thin slices of juicy apples.

Get the recipe for Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake

If you thought you’ve seen it all when it comes to Anna Olson’s lemon desserts, think again — this recipe is a must-try! Unbelievably creamy lemon cheesecake is topped with tangy lemon curd and finished with a mountain of torched meringue.