These Decadent Desserts Will Help You Party Like It's Mardi Gras

This is our take on the sweet boozy dessert first served at famed New Orleans restaurant Brennan's in the 1950s. The bananas are cooked in a buttery brown-sugar sauce, doused in dark rum, and flamed just before serving—with a scoop of ice cream, of course!

Did you know this classic after-dinner drink originated in New Orleans? The minty, creamy dessert cocktail is just the thing for a boozy holiday like Mardi Gras.

When it comes to Big Easy sweets, nothing beats bread pudding. Our individual-sized version is studded with golden raisins and finished with an irresistible bourbon glaze.

We've remixed the classic dessert into a knockout sweet-and-salty milkshake. You're going to need a straw, bowl, and spoon to enjoy this properly.

A New Orleans classic, these cousins to the doughnut consist of fried pieces of yeast dough dusted with plenty of confectioner's sugar. A fresh batch is the perfect way to start or end the day.

We can't get enough of this traditional Louisiana confection that transforms toasted pecans into a sugary, fudge-like candy. Our version also calls for sour cream, which gives the treats an exceptionally smooth texture.

If the residents of the Crescent City had to pick their favorite pie, chances are it would be pecan. This decadent take enhances the classic with brown butter and bourbon.

In New Orleans, ground chicory is blended with coffee beans, a tradition that dates back to the Civil War era when supplies were limited. Here, the bitter flavor of chicory pairs perfectly with the sweet chocolate in these biscotti-like cookies.

For a different take on pralines, try these drops. There's no cream or butter—the nuts are simply suspended in a delicious soft caramel.

Vanilla bean and hazelnut liqueur set our version of this French toast-bread pudding hybrid apart. Serve it for breakfast or dessert—it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any time of day.

Craving something salty? This sweet-spicy popcorn can be whipped up in a jiffy.

Make a batch of creamy pecan praline candy to take simple drop cookies to the next level. They'll be the first to go at your Mardi Gras party.

A boozy French classic that's much loved in New Orleans, these dessert crepes are made with dark beer in the batter and Grand Marnier in the filling and the sauce. 

After all, what's a Fat Tuesday celebration without king cake? This sweet yeast bread has a colorful glaze in the colors of Mardi Gras—and as tradition demands, a tiny plastic baby hidden inside.