With a little foresight and a touch of sugar, your Mother’s Day can be sweet and stress-free.
With a little foresight and a touch of sugar, your Mother’s Day can be sweet and stress-free.
Chocolate Delight
This retro layered creation goes by many names.

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Regardless of what you call it, we can promise the family will love this walk down memory lane.
Let it chill the night before Mothers Day for easy slicing.
When making this sweet treat ahead of time, just reserve the topping to add just before serving.

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Store it covered for up to three days, and add the whipped topping before serving.
Just remember the whipped cream should always be added just before serving.
Once frosted in can also be refrigerated for up to one day before serving.

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Lemon Lush
This nostalgic layered dessert will remind Mom of the one her mom used to make.
No oven required, and it can be stored in the fridge for up to four days.
No bells and whistlessimply bring a little whipped cream and some fresh fruit for topping.

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This cake should be refrigerated for at least 4 hours and up to one day before serving.
Once you’re ready to eat, just thaw and top with preserves and fruit before serving.
We gave the original Strawberry-Pretzel Jello Salad Recipe Mama will remember a beautiful makeover thats holiday worthy.

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Lemon-Lime Poke Cake
The poke cake method is a fun and easy way to make anysheet cakesuper-moist.
Simply spread with whipped topping just before serving.
Make it up to two days in advance and keep it in the freezer.

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Dreamy Lemon Cheesecake
Its all in the name with this dreamy, creamy dessert.
Make these dessert bars the day before so they have time to chill before serving.
Serve it on its own or alongside brownies, cake, or evenstrawberry shortcake.

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