Desserts Starting With M

February 24, 2026

If you’re craving something sweet and “M” is the first letter you think of, this list is definitely for you. It includes nostalgic classics, lighter, fruit-forward desserts, and melt-in-your-mouth treats. So, if you are interested in knowing the names of these tasty, lip-smacking desserts, read on.

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Mississippi Mud Pie

The Mississippi Mud Pie is pure chocolate overload. It consists of a chocolate cookie crust, a moist, fudgy brownie, and a rich chocolate filling. And, depending on the recipe, it can have fresh whipped cream or sweet, melted marshmallows on top.

Moon Pies

With Moon Pies, you get soft graham crackers, fluffy marshmallow filling, and a chocolate coating all in one bite. Although you can buy ready-to-eat Moon Pies at your nearest grocery store, there are tons of homemade recipes online that you can try.

Meringues

Meringues are a crisp, sweet, and almost weightless dessert. You make them by whipping egg whites with sugar, then baking them low and slow until they dry out and set. Although you don’t need many ingredients, technique matters. When you nail it, they melt in your mouth.

Macaroons

Made by combining sugar, egg whites, and flaked coconut, the Macaroons are proof that complex ingredients are not necessary to produce a delectable dessert. They are sweet, chewy, and often covered in chocolate.

Mousse Cake

Don’t anticipate a standard cake texture when attempting a mousse cake. The highlight of this dessert is the dreamy, airy cream spread sandwiched between layers of thin, spongy cake and a cookie base. To achieve that melt-in-your-mouth texture, whipped cream or egg whites are folded into a flavored base, such as chocolate, fruit, or coffee.

Macarons

If you’ve ever seen tiny pastel sandwich cookies that look too delicate to be real, those are what you call French macarons.

They’re crisp on the outside, chewy inside, and filled with ganache, jam, or buttercream. The base is made from almond flour, egg whites, and sugar. And yes, they’re piped individually before baking.

Marble Cake

Marble cake is a visually striking slice that tastes like vanilla and chocolate had a delicious baby. So, how do bakers make the swirl pattern? Well, there are different ways: the Checkerboard, the random dollop, the solid layer with or without a swirl, or the poured layer method.

Fun Fact: It has roots in 19th-century Germany and made its way into American kitchens before the Civil War.

Madeleines

Madeleines are small French cakes with scalloped edges. The batter has an irresistible buttery aroma and a springy texture due to the abundance of butter, eggs, and sugar. And yes, they go exceptionally well with tea or coffee.

Marshmallow Pie

You can make marshmallow pie without ever turning on the oven, which is part of what makes it so fun to make at home. Soft marshmallows are melted with cream, mixed until fluffy, and poured into a sweet graham cracker crust before chilling —yes, that’s all you have to do. The result is a cloud-like filling with a gentle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the crunchy base.

Muffins

Muffins were initially created as a humble snack in Britain, made from simple ingredients (leftover bread and biscuit dough, to be more specific). Around the 19th century, it gained popularity in North America.

Nowadays, there are different flavors available. You have chocolate chips, blueberries, oatmeal, bananas, pumpkin, and more. And yes, you can make them with a basic batter and any mix-ins you like, which makes them easy to customize.

Mango Sticky Rice

When mango season arrives, Southeast Asia, and especially Thailand, delights in its favourite dessert, the mango sticky rice. It’s really easy to make; you just need to soak and steam glutinous rice, then mix it with sweet coconut milk. Finally, pile it up next to juicy mango slices. That mix of creamy, chewy rice and fresh fruit creates an unbeatable texture.

Mango Pudding

Mango pudding is a silky-smooth, chilled dessert that elevates the flavor of ripe mangoes. To make one, you just need to blend fresh mango with regular milk or coconut milk and a thickener. Then, set it in the fridge until it curdles.