Step into Grandma’s Kitchen and rediscover 12 iconic desserts that have stood the test of time. These classic treats, from Lemon chiffon pie to creamy banana pudding, are sure to bring back fond memories that you’ll want to try in your own kitchen.
No-Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie
This Lemon Chiffon Pie is light as a feather with a crunchy salty pretzel crust. Ricotta cheese gives it the richness of a cheesecake, but egg whites keep it light and fluffy for a fabulous no bake dessert.
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Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows
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Decadently sweet and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this moist chocolate Coca-Cola cake is made with the iconic soda, mini marshmallows, and unsweetened cocoa powder for extra rich chocolate flavor. It’s so chocolatey, you wouldn’t even know that there’s soda in it!
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Banana Pudding Recipe with Cream Cheese (with Mascarpone Option!)
A Southern banana pudding is a good old-fashioned classic dessert, and for good reason! The combination of sweet bananas, creamy pudding, and sweet and crispy vanilla wafer cookies is comfort food at it’s best. However, make this Southern staple even better by adding cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk for an over-the-top dessert.
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No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
This scrumptious no-bake strawberry cream cheese pie with fresh or frozen strawberries is a must for a summer get together. Creamy and rich it’s a no fail pie that will hold it’s shape even in the heat and make you the star at the next potluck or cookout.
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Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding
Comforting, classic, and creamy, this rice pudding is more like a rich vanilla custard while the bourbon-soaked raisins take it to the next level. Like a soothing hug in a bowl, it’s perfect as dessert or breakfast! It takes just 45 minutes to prepare and thickens as it cools on the stove or in the fridge.
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Homemade Creamy Chocolate Pudding – Made From Scratch
This homemade chocolate pudding recipe is rich and creamy without being overly sweet. Egg yolks and cream make all the difference. With under 30 minutes of prep time, you can make this rich chocolate dessert in the morning and wow your guests in the evening.
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Strawberry Icebox Pie
Once you’ve tried a Southern Strawberry Icebox Pie, you’ll be hooked. This old fashioned pie with fresh strawberries is a classic. Both cooked and fresh berries are combined for a pie bursting with flavor.
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From Scratch Mississippi Mud Cake with Marshmallows
This Mississippi mud cake recipe is a straightforward dessert that quietly steals the show with its unassuming charm. Start with a moist from-scratch chocolate cake and top it with mini marshmallows and the most drool-worthy butter frosting. It’s a classic at any Southern potluck.
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Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
With just three ingredients, it’s no surprise that Rice Krispie treats are a childhood favorite. Magically transform them into Brown Butter Rice Krispie treats with just 1 extra step and create an even better dessert.
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Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream)
Derby pie is like a gooey walnut chocolate chip cookie in pie form. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a Southern tradition served all year round, not just on the 1st Saturday in May. You can prep this in 15 minutes, even easier than a batch of cookies.
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The Creamiest No Bake Coconut Cream Pie
Savor the scrumptious flavors of a no-bake coconut custard pie that’s not too sweet so you can enjoy the coconut flavor and creamy custard. A make-ahead pie that is perfect for any occasion.
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Apricot Bars with a Shortbread Crust
Apricot Bars made with dried apricots have a buttery shortbread crust and topping. Pecans and coconut create a wonderful flavor when combined with the shortbread. You don’t have to wait for apricot season to enjoy sweet apricots.
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Cream Cheese-Frosted Hummingbird Cake
This decadent, cream cheese-frosted hummingbird cake is the perfect way to end any dinner party or family gathering. A beautiful dessert that features the flavors of pineapple and banana for a tropical twist. A truly Southern cake that includes a can of crushed pineapple and all of its juice, which keeps the cake incredibly moist and makes it so flavorful. It’s then topped off with a cream cheese frosting.
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Four Ingredient Haystack Cookies with White Chocolate
Old-fashioned haystack cookies never go out of style. With just four ingredients these easy no-bake cookies are creamy, crispy, and sweet with just a hint of saltiness. Just what you need when you don’t want to turn on the oven. The winning combination of white chocolate, butterscotch and peanut butter coat crispy chow mein noodles. They’re a classic!
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Flaky Peach Dumplings with Fresh Peaches
Southern peach dumplings made with fresh peaches and a homemade pastry are the essence of summer. The heavenly combination of ripe, juicy peaches enveloped in a tender flaky pastry and topped with a bourbon or vanilla glaze are the perfect ending to any meal.
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