You’re planning a baby shower, and you want to make sure it is one that your guests will never forget. One way to do this is by serving delicious treats that everyone will enjoy!
Baby shower treats and desserts are a must have at every baby shower! From cupcakes to cookies, there are plenty of options to make your baby shower a hit.
In this post, we’ll share with you all our tips and tricks for baby shower treats and desserts, how to set up the perfect dessert table or bar, and our all time favorite recipes!
Quick Picks
Quickest to Make: No-Bake Oreo Balls
Easiest to Make: 2 Ingredient Donuts
Most Adorable: Nutter Butter Babies
Best to Impress Guests: Cookie Fries
Why Have Sweet Treats at a Baby Shower?
Having sweet treats at a baby shower is a great way to make it special and memorable. Not only do they add a decorative and festive touch, but they also provide guests with something to nibble on during the event.
Sweet desserts are also an easy way to incorporate your chosen theme or colors into the celebration! Plus, having something sweet after a meal is always a nice treat.
With the right treats, you can transform any baby shower into an unforgettable event.
In this post we share a variety of easy baby shower desserts that will wow all your guests!
Tips and Tricks
Plan ahead
Make sure to give yourself enough time to prepare and shop for ingredients before the baby shower. You can even make some treats in advance and freeze them until the day of the event.
Consider dietary restrictions and food allergies
Not everyone may be able to eat certain types of food due to allergies or dietary preferences. Make sure to have a variety of options available to accommodate everyone’s needs. Also be sure to check with the mom to be if there’s anything she’s unable to eat (or maybe something she’s craving!).
Keep the theme in mind
If the baby shower has a specific theme, try to incorporate it into your treats and desserts. For example, if the baby shower theme is Mermaid, you could make ocean-themed cookies or cupcakes. Or you could even keep it simple and just serve foods that are the same color scheme, like blues and purples.
Get creative
Don’t be afraid to try out new and unique recipes or put your own spin on classic treats. Baby showers are a great opportunity to get creative and have fun with your baking. You could even get creative with decorating!
Make it a collaborative effort
If you’re hosting the baby shower, enlist the help of friends or family to bake and prepare the treats. Not only will this take some of the burden off of you, but it will also add a personal touch to the event.
You could also make the treats and desserts table a potluck style and encourage guests to bring something to share with everyone. If you want to do this, be sure to include this in the baby shower invitation.
Presentation is key
Don’t forget to pay attention to the presentation of your treats. Whether it’s arranging them on a pretty platter or adding some decorative touches, presentation can take your treats to the next level.
How to Set Up a Sweets Table
A sweets table or dessert bar is a great way to display all the treats and desserts in an elegant and organized manner.
Start by choosing a spot for the table that has enough space for you to set up. You’ll want to make sure there is enough room for your guests to move around easily too!
If you’re having a lot of guests at your baby shower, we recommend having a double sided sweets bar so guests can easily access the treats from both sides.
Next, pick out some decorations! Consider a pretty tablecloth and a few floral arrangements or other decorative pieces to add a touch of color and personalize the space. If your baby shower has a theme, this is the perfect time to incorporate it!
It could be as simple as having the same colors or as elaborate as having a specific cake topper that reflects the theme.
Then, start arranging your treats and desserts on platters or tiered stands. Be sure to provide plenty of options and try to keep things organized by grouping similar treats together. You can even set up some signs with descriptions of what each treat is, so everyone knows what they’re eating.
If there are guests attending with food allergies, this would also be a great place to point that out.
Finally, make sure there are enough plates and utensils so guests can enjoy the treats comfortably. We recommend putting plates, utensils and napkins at the end of the tables so guests can grab them before starting to make their plates.
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Baby Shower Treats and Dessert Recipes
Ready to get baking? Here’s our top picks for fun and adorable dessert recipes to serve at your party!
These Passion Fruit Cupcakes are filled with Passion Fruit Mousse and Topped with a pink Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting. They make the perfect treat for baby (girl) showers!
Floral cupcakes are the perfect touch for a baby shower, no matter the gender! They double as a table decor, too
These lavender lemon cupcakes are so moist and fluffy, with a luscious cream cheese frosting! They're perfect for a baby shower or any occasion!
This vegan lemon pistachio olive oil cake is a crowd pleaser for all your guests! It's so moist with a delicate nutty flavor that everyone will enjoy!
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are cream cheese sugar cookies sandwiched with swirls of strawberry cream cheese frosting! Just sweet enough, these beauties are perfect for dessert or an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of coffee or tea!
These delicious pink sugar cookies are the perfect treat for a little girl baby shower! They are so easy to make and have a delicious coating of sugar for even more flavor
These Strawberry Filled Cupcakes are soft & fluffy vanilla bean cakes with homemade honey-strawberry filling, topped with strawberry cream cheese frosting! These beauties are just perfect to celebrate a new little one on the way!
These yummy lemon cookies are vegan and gluten-free, yet taste amazing. The simple lemon glaze on top takes the citrus flavor to the next level! They are easy and quick to make in just 20 minutes.
Light, airy, and fluffy vegan madeleines come together with 10 ingredients in under 30 minutes. They have a moist and tender center with perfectly golden crisp edges. Perfect for afternoon tea or any special occasion!
These Strawberry Truffles are an incredibly indulgent little treat that has the perfect mix of textures and flavors. These Strawberry Truffles are an incredibly indulgent little treat that has the perfect mix of textures and flavors
These Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are bursting with the strong flavor of Freeze-Dried Strawberries. They are so easy to make in the food processor from 6 simple ingredients and can be made in advance.
These pretty little strawberry cheesecakes are perfect for showers and special occasions and are absolutely delicious!
These mini chocolate tarts are made with a buttery shortcrust pastry and filled with a silky smooth and rich chocolate ganache.
You can make these chocolate Oreo balls pink, blue or a neutral color. A simple baby shower dessert to make and so festive!
This pretty mini fruit tarts are the perfect dessert for Mother’s day, tea parties, bridal and baby showers and other holidays and parties!
These Chocolate Coconut Flour Muffins are dense, fudgy, and packed with chocolate and cherry flavor! Best of all they’re naturally gluten free and dairy free!
This cottage cheese cheesecake is a creamy dessert with a crunchy, buttery base and a smooth and silky top. It's low on sugar but not low on yum!
This no bake strawberry crunch cheesecake with golden Oreos takes your favorite summer ice cream truck treat and turns it into a fabulous dessert. It's pretty in pink and perfect for a baby shower.
These homemade cakesicles are the perfect cute treat for a baby shower. Make them with pink or blue candy melts or color the cake inside foe a fun color reveal!
These Biscoff brownies are unique, with a delicious caramel flavor. They are soft and moist with a lotus biscuit base and topping, adding superb texture.
These tender sugar cookies are drizzled with white chocolate and topped with raspberries. Delicious and no fancy decorating skills required!
These cookie fries are the perfect dippable treat at a baby shower! Pair with a variety of sweet dipping sauces so that guests can pick and choose.
These gluten-free rainbow cookies are a fun twist on the Italian-American classic. A thin layer of sponge cake is topped with rich raspberry jam, apricot preserves, and melted chocolate.
Give your taste buds the best of both worlds with this gluten-free and dairy-free lemon bar recipe. These bars are made with a buttery shortbread crust and topped with a tart citrus strawberry lemon sauce for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
This strawberry cheesecake mousse is perfectly light, creamy and full of fresh strawberries. Quick to whip up and great for entertaining!
Baked donuts are the perfect dessert to add to your dessert table! They're a quick and easy 2 ingredient recipe that can be customized for any baby shower theme.
These Pink Chocolate Covered Strawberries are almost too pretty to eat! They are the perfect treat to make for a girl baby shower!
These butterfly shaped chocolate peanut butter pretzels would be perfect for a baby shower or a kid's party
These easy to make, no bake Baby Shower Cookies use Nutter Butter cookies and candy melts for an adorable cookie dessert. Use them for a gender reveal or as a dessert at a baby shower.
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Final Thoughts
Baby showers are a great way to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a baby and make special memories with friends and family. With a few simple tips, you can put together an impressive selection of treats and desserts that will surely impress your guests!
Plan ahead, keep dietary restrictions in mind, get creative, enlist help from friends and family, focus on presentation, and make sure to have plenty of plates and utensils on hand.
With these tips in mind, you’ll be able to create a delicious sweets table that everyone will enjoy!
Best of luck with your baby shower preparations!
FAQs
When should I make the treats?
We recommend making the treats at least one day before the baby shower. This will give you enough time to prepare and arrange them without feeling rushed.
Our favorite way to prepare is to decide on what treats we’re going to make 3 weeks prior to the event, and then read through recipes.
Some recipes can be frozen or made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, which is helpful if you’re short on time.
Should treats and desserts match my baby shower theme?
That’s totally up to you! If you have a specific theme in mind, make sure to incorporate it into the treats and desserts.
This could be as simple as picking out decorations that match the color scheme or as elaborate as making cakes or cupcakes with figures that reflect your theme.
How many treats should I make?
To figure out how many treats to make, consider how many guests you’re expecting and what other food options you’ll have at the shower.
If you plan to have a lot of appetizers and food, guests will more than likely not eat as many sweets so you could plan 1-2 desserts each.
If your event is light on food and more focused on desserts, guests will eat more sweets.
