Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to whip up something sweet, zesty, and a little indulgent. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or someone who usually sticks to store-bought treats, these three easy and impressive desserts will make Mom feel extra loved. Let’s dive into the recipes I can’t get enough of!
Fresh Fruit Tart
Elegant, colorful, and surprisingly simple, this fruit tart brings a pop of freshness to your Mother’s Day table.
Ingredients:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ tsp salt
9 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 large egg yolk
For the pastry cream:
2 cups whole milk
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
4 large egg yolks
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
For topping:
Assorted fresh fruits
(strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, raspberries)
¼ cup apricot jam (for glaze)
Instructions:
-In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Pulse in butter until crumbly, then add egg yolk. Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan and chill for 30 minutes.
-Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake crust for 20 minutes or until golden; let cool.
-For pastry cream, heat milk to simmering. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks, then slowly add hot milk. Return to the saucepan, cook until thick, then stir in butter and vanilla. Cool.
-Spread pastry cream into crust, top with fruits, and brush with warmed apricot jam for a glossy finish.
Lemon Tiramisu
This no-bake treat is a bright, citrusy twist on the beloved Italian dessert, layering lemon-soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone and lemon curd.
Ingredients:
¾ cup lemon juice
1 cup water
½ cup sugar
¼ cup limoncello (optional)
4 egg yolks
⅔ cup sugar
1 tbsp lemon zest
⅓ cup lemon juice
Pinch salt
6 tbsp butter
8 oz mascarpone
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 cup heavy cream
24 ladyfingers
White chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions:
Make syrup: Boil lemon juice, water, sugar; cool and stir in limoncello.
For lemon curd, whisk yolks, sugar, zest, juice, and salt over simmering water until thickened. Stir in butter; cool.
Mix mascarpone and lemon zest. Whip cream to stiff peaks, fold into mascarpone.
Dip ladyfingers in lemon syrup, layer in an 8×8 dish. Top with half mascarpone mixture, half lemon curd. Repeat layers.
Chill at least 4 hours; garnish with white chocolate if desired.
These desserts bring the perfect combination of sweetness, brightness, and indulgence to celebrate the moms in your life. Whether you pick one or serve up a full dessert spread, you can be sure these recipes will leave smiles all around.
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