25+ Baby Shower Desserts

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The best baby shower desserts are just like the baby you’re celebrating: pretty, petite, and perfectly sweet! Here are the most popular baby shower desserts on my blog. Many of these would work for bridal showers too!

collage of baby shower desserts, top images of cake pops, gender reveal cupcakes, bottom images contain images of cheesecake bites, frosted animal crackers, cream cheese mints

The BEST Baby Shower Desserts

Whether you are hosting, attending, or just throwing a baby shower for yourself, dessert should be on the menu. Aside from the socializing, games, and gifts, the food is one of the most important components of a baby shower (especially dessert!). If you are looking for unique and customizable baby shower desserts, you’ve come to the right place!

The 25+ baby shower desserts in today’s roundup range from incredibly easy to somewhat complicated, so there’s really something for every skill level. Many are classic choices you’ve probably seen before; however, I did add a few others that will be welcome additions to the baby shower dessert scene! I also made sure to include plenty of no-bake recipes too.

Many of these desserts would work for bridal showers or tea parties too, so keep them in mind if you have one of those coming up on your calendar! Let’s dive right in.

1. Petit Fours

These dainty French cakes are SO pretty and fun! Serving Petit fours will give your baby shower a fancy tea party feel.

Petit fours on white plate with colorful frosting
Petit Fours
My simple petit fours feature raspberry jam and lemon curd between soft cake layers. The icing is not too sweet and VERY easy!
PETIT FOURS RECIPE

2. Frosted Animal Cookies

How sweet are these homemade frosted animal cookies?! These nostalgic cookies are perfect for a circus or safari themed baby shower (especially when paired with my zebra cake!).

Frosted animal cookies on blue plate
Frosted Animal Cookies
This recipe starts with an easy (no-chilling-required) vanilla cookie base and is decorated with pastel royal icing and nonpareil sprinkles.
FROSTED ANIMAL COOKIES RECIPE

3. Cake Pops

Cake pops are a classic baby shower dessert! You can have fun with the chocolate coating and sprinkles to fit any theme. Looking for a chocolate version? Try my chocolate cake pops!

Chocolate covered cake pop bitten to show a yellow cake filling surrounded by other cake pops.
Cake Pops
These easy cake pops are made completely from-scratch for the BEST flavor. My recipe makes 35 pops and easily doubles for more!
CAKE POPS RECIPE

4. Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

Similar to petit fours, scones are a dainty, tea party-esque addition to baby showers. I love making them mini, like my chocolate chip scones!

Lemon poppy seed scones, iced
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
These buttery lemon poppy seed scones are the perfect combination of sweet and tart! They come together quickly in the food processor.
LEMON POPPY SEED SCONES RECIPE

5. Mini Cheesecakes

These handheld mini cheesecakes are great for any party! Feel free to customize the crust, add-ins, and toppings to suit your needs.

mini cheesecakes topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry
Mini Cheesecakes
Mini cheesecakes are quick, easy, and tasty. They bake in half the time of a regular cheesecake and are totally customizable!
MINI CHEESECAKES RECIPE

6. French Macarons

If you’re up for a bit of a challenge, add macarons to your baby shower desserts menu! These can be made in any color, and the flavor options are truly endless. I also have chocolate macarons, fruity pebbles macarons, and red velvet macarons.

French macaron recipe showing side view of bright blue, light purple, and dark purple macarons sandwiches with white filling, all arranged in neat rows
French Macaron Recipe
My French macaron recipe has been carefully developed for bakers of any skill level to be successful, even beginners!
FRENCH MACARON RECIPE

7. Ambrosia Salad

An old-fashioned favorite, ambrosia salad is a light and refreshing dessert. If you enjoy watergate salad, you’ll love this recipe!

Glass bowl of ambrosia salad topped with a maraschino cherry.
Ambrosia Salad
This ambrosia salad uses homemade whipped cream instead of Cool Whip for the best flavor! It's so colorful and refreshing.
AMBROSIA SALAD RECIPE

8. Butter Mints

One of my favorite baby shower desserts! These can be customized with any color to fit the theme of your party. The best part? They can be made weeks to months in advance!

butter mints on marble surface
Butter Mints
Also known as wedding mints, these pretty little candies are made with just 6 ingredients. One batch makes 200 mints!
BUTTER MINTS RECIPE

9. Gender Reveal Cupcakes

Gender reveal cupcakes are so much fun! Add these to your menu for a tasty surprise, especially if you plan to share your baby’s gender at the party.

Cupcake broken open to reveal insides topped with frosting and "oh Boy!" decoration
Gender Reveal Cupcakes
Fill these soft and flavorful cupcakes with either pink or blue sprinkles for a fun surprise reveal! This recipe can be doubled.
GENDER REVEAL CUPCAKES RECIPE

10. Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Ice cream cone cupcakes are ALWAYS a hit! How cute would these be with a pink or blue frosting swirl?

Ice cream cone cupcakes topped with a chocolate vanilla frosting swirl and sprinkles.
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Ice cream cone cupcakes are a fun twist on regular cupcakes. My recipe includes instructions for the two-tone icing swirl!
ICE CREAM CONE CUPCAKES RECIPE

Another handheld baby shower dessert! These can be customized with colored candy melts and fun sprinkles.

cookie sticks in glass jar
Cookie Sticks
Crunchy cookie sticks are fun to eat and so unique! Feel free to top them with toffee bits, sprinkles, crushed candy, etc.
COOKIE STICKS RECIPE

12. Cheesecake Bites

No-bake cheesecake bites are perfectly portioned and totally customizable! Top with fresh fruit, chocolate ganache, blueberry sauce, or serve plain!

cheesecake bites in a sugar cookie crust topped with blueberries and sliced strawberries
Cheesecake Bites (in sugar cookie cups)
My cheesecake bites are made with a buttery sugar cookie crust and no-bake cheesecake. Just 1 hour to make!
CHEESECAKE BITES RECIPE

13. Mini Pavlovas

While you could make a full-sized pavlova, mini pavlovas are perfect for parties. I love topping mine with lemon curd!

Mini pavlovas topped with whipped cream, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
Pavlova
Pavlova is a sophisticated, but approachable dessert made with crisp, marshmallowy meringue and fresh whipped cream.
PAVLOVA RECIPE

14. Coconut Macaroons

Not to be confused with the macarons mentioned earlier, coconut macaroons are chewy coconut cookies. I love dipping mine in melted chocolate!

clear glass bowl full of chocolate dipped coconut macaroons
Coconut Macaroon Recipe
My light and chewy coconut macaroons are made with just 5 ingredients. Only 35 minutes to make!
COCONUT MACAROONS RECIPE

15. Cream Cheese Mints

Similar to butter mints, cream cheese mints are one of my favorite baby shower desserts! They are completely customizable and can be molded into whatever shape you like (baby rattles would be so cute!).

cream cheese mints on marble surface
Cream Cheese Mints
These cream cheese mints are made without a candy thermometer and can be made weeks to months in advance.
CREAM CHEESE MINTS RECIPE

16. Russian Tea Cakes

While these are popular at Christmas, they also make a fun baby shower dessert. If you’d like to use chocolate chips instead of nuts, try my chocolate chip snowball cookies!

russian tea cakes on gold wire cooling rack
Russian Tea Cakes
Also known as wedding cookies or pecan balls, these buttery, nutty cookies are perfectly sweet and melt in your mouth!
RUSSIAN TEA CAKES RECIPE

17. Brownie Bites

This one’s for the chocolate lovers! Get that intensely chocolatey brownie flavor without needing to cut any slices.

Brownie bites with chocolate filling
Brownie Bites
Brownie bites are perfectly portioned fudgy brownie treats. I fill mine with ganache, but you can leave them plain too!
BROWNIE BITES RECIPE

18. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Crisp, fresh strawberries filled with cheesecake and topped with graham cracker crumbs…what’s not to like?!

Overhead view of cheesecake stuffed strawberries arranged in a circle on a plate.
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Just 6 ingredients and only 5 minutes to make! Cheesecake stuffed strawberries are *perfect* for parties.
CHEESECAKE STUFFED STRAWBERRIES RECIPE

19. Rice Krispie Treats

Customize these with colored sprinkles or a drizzle of chocolate. I have so many versions to choose from, like peanut butter and salted caramel or even cookies and cream.

Hands pulling a rice krispie treat apart to show a gooey marshmallow center.
The Best Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
My rice krispie treats are made with high quality butter, plenty of marshmallows, and a splash of vanilla for the BEST flavor!
RICE KRISPIE TREATS RECIPE

Not a fan of cake pops? Try edible cookie dough pops instead! These are just as cute and customizable as their cake pop cousins.

Cookie dough pops
Cookie Dough Pops
These are made with safe-to-eat edible cookie dough that's been dipped in chocolate and served on a stick.
COOKIE DOUGH POPS RECIPE

21. Fruit Dip

Fruit dip is a hit at any party! Pair it with your favorite fruits like pineapple, melon, and berries.

Fruit dip in a blue bowl with strawberries in it.
Fruit Dip
My fruit dip is made without marshmallow fluff for not-too-sweet results. It's similar to a no-bake cheesecake!
FRUIT DIP RECIPE

22. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

These are a bit more complicated than those cheesecake stuffed berries up above, but they are SO tasty! Again, feel free to play with the decoration to suit your theme.

chocolate covered strawberries
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
My recipe includes plenty of tips for making flawless and professional chocolate covered berries in your own kitchen.
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES RECIPE

23. Cheesecake Dessert Shooters

Anything looks fancy served in these cute little cups! This is just one of many no-bake dessert shooter recipes on my blog, all of which would make perfect baby shower desserts.

Dessert shooter cups filled with cake batter cheesecake and topped with sprinkles and a cherry.
Cake Batter Cheesecake Dessert Shooters
Made with no-bake cheesecake and plenty of sprinkles, these dessert shooters are always a huge hit.
CHEESECAKE DESSERT SHOOTERS RECIPE

24. Meringue Cookies

You can customize these meringue cookies with any flavor or color you’d like. Sometimes I like to dip mine in melted chocolate! I also have a recipe for double chocolate meringue cookies.

Meringue cookies in bowl
Meringue Cookies
These 5 ingredient meringue cookies are so light and crisp! My recipe includes lots of tips for success.
MERINGUE COOKIES RECIPE

25. Lemon Bars

These lemon bars are so light, refreshing, and easy! I also have a recipe for lemon crumb bars and a lemon tart, if you’d be interested in those.

stack of 4 lemon bars
Lemon Bars
Made with a crisp, buttery base and a tart lemon filling, these lemon squares are a classic dessert.
LEMON BARS RECIPE

26. Lemon Blueberry Tarts

How sweet are these individual tarts? They are served in mason jar lids for an adorable look.

Overhead view of lemon blueberry tarts served in mason jar lids.
Lemon Blueberry Tarts (in Mason Jar Lids)
Made with a no-bake cheesecake filling and homemade lemon curd, these tarts feel fancy but are actually quite easy to make.
LEMON BLUEBERRY TARTS RECIPE

27. Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

I highly recommend using my easy royal icing recipe if you want to get fancy with the decoration!

Heart shaped sugar cookies with icing
Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
These can be cut into any shape you like and decorated to fit your theme. So soft and flavorful!
CREAM CHEESE SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE

28. Madeleines

No resting, no tricky technique, just perfectly golden, light and airy Madeleines. These are perfect for a tea party themed baby shower!

Madeleines arranged on marble board
Madeleines (the Best, Easiest Recipe, with Video!)
You won't believe how unbelievably easy these madeleines are! Ready in under 30 minutes!
MADELEINES RECIPE

29. Eton Mess

This would be so pretty in cute mini glasses! One of the most refreshing baby shower desserts, especially in the spring and summer.

glasses of eton mess (layers of whipped cream/meringue and strawberries)
Eton Mess
This pretty layered dessert combines fluffy whipped cream, crisp meringues, and juicy strawberries.
ETON MESS RECIPE

30. Hand Pies

With endless filling options, these mini pies are a crowd-favorite at showers and tea parties.

Apple hand pie cut in half and stacked on top of itself showcasing the flaky pastry dough and juicy apple filling.
Hand Pies
These handheld fruit pies are so fun for parties! Cut them out in your favorite shape and try one of my many filling options.
HAND PIES RECIPE

31. Angel Food Cupcakes

Transform classic angel food cake into perfectly portable cupcakes topped with whipped cream.

Angel food cupcakes topped with whipped cream and berries on a metal cooling rack.
Angel Food Cupcakes
This perfectly portioned version of the classic cake is ideal for parties.
ANGEL FOOD CUPCAKES RECIPE

Did I miss anything? I’d love to hear what desserts you like to serve at (or bring to!) baby showers.

Also, if you need side dishes to serve at your baby shower, definitely check out my list of summer salads or deviled eggs!

Enjoy!

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  1. Tanya says:

    LOVE these ideas!! I love that you did so many “mini” desserts! What a great idea for a million reasons! I can’t wait to try these and the ones I don’t use for the shower can be used for other occasions! Thanks so much!!

    1. Sam says:

      You’re welcome, Tanya! I hope you love them all! 🙂