Make Mom smile with something baked from the heart. These easy Mother’s Day recipes work for a brunch or as a dessert to top off a special dinner. And importantly, they’re all made with chocolate!
Mom makes life sweet every day of the year.
Celebrate her with something baked from the heart! Plan her a special brunch or breakfast in bed with croissants, pancakes and a parfait. Or top off your day of celebrating with a decadent chocolate dessert. Our recipes are also a great activity for involving the kids in your Mother’s Day plans.
1. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Chocolate-covered strawberries are an elegant and delectable gift for Mom. Melt HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips, stirring in intervals, to achieve a perfectly smooth, bouquet-ready coating for your strawberries. Try alternating with HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips for a professional look!
GET THE RECIPE2. Mother’s Day Cake
We’re calling it now: This cake is the quintessential Mother’s Day dessert. Moist chocolate cake with strawberry cream is covered in a decadent royal glaze. The secret to achieving the pretty pink layers is HERSHEY’S Strawberry Flavored Syrup!
GET THE RECIPE3. No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
This no-bake cheesecake might just be Mom's new favorite recipe. A rich chocolate filling aloft a buttery graham cracker crust, it gets right to the point of Mother’s Day: chocolate! And you can make it with just a little time in the microwave and a few ingredients from your pantry.
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This classic chocolate mousse is the perfect dessert for all chocolate lovers. A simple mix of HERSHEY'S Cocoa and gelatin results in this rich and smooth dessert. It's perfect for pairing with fresh fruit, whipped cream or even more chocolate.
GET THE RECIPE5. HERSHEY'S HUGS & KISSES Crescents
Here’s a chocolate croissant recipe with a hidden twist. Your kids will love helping you roll HERSHEY’S HUGS Candies and KISSES Milk Chocolates into these crescent puff pastries for Mom. Serve them with strawberries and a mimosa for breakfast in bed!
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Take breakfast in bed to the next level with this easy compote and granola yogurt recipe. Creamy yogurt, tart cherries and satisfying granola get the perfect touch of sweetness from HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips. Mom will think you ordered in from a restaurant!
GET THE RECIPE7. Bouquet of Pancakes in Bed
This Mother's Day, give Mom the best gift there is: breakfast without lifting a finger! These dollar pancakes get an upgrade from smooth, rich HERSHEY’S Cocoa. Spread on some light, airy whipped topping, then decorate with fresh fruit for a bright start to her day.
GET THE RECIPEMake Mom’s day special with something homemade.
Show Mom how much she means to the entire family with these homemade Mother’s Day recipes. As part of a gift basket or served with brunch, these Mother’s Day desserts have care baked in every bite. For more heartwarming ideas, explore our complete collection of baking recipes.
