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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Old Fashioned Desserts Just Like Grandma Used to Make

    Published: Aug 11, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Do you remember those incredible desserts Grandma used to make? We’ve rounded up some of those classics that will definitely bring back some great memories. Whether it’s that custardy bread pudding or a warm, cozy pie, these recipes really capture the heart and soul of old-school baking. It’s time to rediscover those flavors we grew up loving—and who knows, maybe you’ll find a new favorite to pass on!

    Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler)

    Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts


     

    Chocolate Cobbler may be the easiest dessert you will ever make. With just a few ingredients you can make the best gooey chocolate pudding cake.
    Get the Recipe: Gooey Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding (Chocolate Cobbler)

    Vanilla Custard Bread Pudding Recipe With Rhubarb

    A close-up view of a bread pudding topped with a generous amount of creamy vanilla sauce. The pudding consists of bread pieces and visible chunks of red fruit, likely berries, served in a black bowl with a spoon scooping a portion.
    Vanilla Custard Bread Pudding Recipe With Rhubarb. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Crusty bread is baked in a vanilla custard and fresh rhubarb is sweetened with a sweet raspberry jam to form an amazing custard bread pudding.
    Get the Recipe: Vanilla Custard Bread Pudding Recipe With Rhubarb

    Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

    Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This comforting and creamy rice pudding is more like a rich vanilla custard that’s topped with next level bourbon-soaked raisins.
    Get the Recipe: Really, Really Good Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

    The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

    The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Featuring layers of bananas, creamy vanilla pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafer cookies, this Banana Pudding is an instant classic.
    Get the Recipe: The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

    Homemade Peach Cobbler With Pie Crust

    Homemade Peach Cobbler With Pie Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This peach cobbler with pie crust is packed with sweet peaches, brown sugar, and warm spices and then baked until mouthwatering perfection.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Peach Cobbler With Pie Crust

    Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

    Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This chocolate Coca-Cola cake is made with the iconic soda, mini marshmallows, and unsweetened cocoa powder for extra rich chocolate flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

    A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

    A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Indulge in the classic comfort of bread pudding, a rich and creamy baked dessert made with chunks of stale bread soaked in a sweet custard.
    Get the Recipe: A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

    Old Fashioned Kentucky Butter Cake

    Old Fashioned Kentucky Butter Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Kentucky Butter Cake is a Southern staple thanks to its tender crumb that’s soaked in a sweet butter sauce while still warm.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Kentucky Butter Cake

    Blueberry Self-Saucing Pudding Cake

    Blueberry Self-Saucing Pudding Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Make a self-saucing pudding by pouring boiling water over batter topped lucious blueberries, and you’ll have the most heavenly dessert. It creates a caramelized coating over the top of a cake-like filling surrounded by a warm blueberry sauce. It’s a little magical!
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry Self-Saucing Pudding Cake

    Flaky Peach Dumplings With Fresh Peaches

    Flaky Peach Dumplings With Fresh Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Southern peach dumplings made with fresh peaches and a homemade pastry are the essence of summer. Top them off with a buttery glaze.
    Get the Recipe: Flaky Peach Dumplings With Fresh Peaches

    Cast Iron Skillet Blackberry Cobbler

    Cast Iron Skillet Blackberry Cobbler. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This Blackberry Skillet Cobbler combines juicy blackberries with a soft and springy golden brown cake on top.
    Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Skillet Blackberry Cobbler

    St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

    St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Rich and delicious, St. Louis Butter Cake is a classic dessert packed with buttery flavor and a gooey filling.
    Get the Recipe: St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

    Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping

    Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This Crumble Peach Pie has a buttery crust, juicy peach filling, and a sweet crumb topping that is begging for a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping

    Peach Cobbler Cake Recipe

    Peach Cobbler Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    No mixer is needed for this simple peach cake. Melted butter in the baking dish creates a fabulous crust.
    Get the Recipe: Peach Cobbler Cake Recipe

    The Creamiest No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie

    The Cremiest No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This no-bake coconut cream pie is easy to make with the creamiest custard layer & a graham cracker crust. Perfectly sweet – but not too sweet!
    Get the Recipe: The Creamiest No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie

    Strawberry Icebox Pie With Pretzel Crust

    Strawberry Icebox Pie With Pretzel Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Strawberry Icebox Pie – Once you’ve tried this Strawberry Icebox Pie, you’ll never need to try any other version. Both cooked and fresh berries are used.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Icebox Pie With Pretzel Crust

    Homemade Creamy Chocolate Pudding

    Strawberry Icebox Pie With Pretzel Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With under 30 minutes of prep time, you can make this rich chocolate pudding in the morning and wow your guests in the evening.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Creamy Chocolate Pudding

    Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust

    Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Shortbread Apricot Bars with dried apricots are covered in a mouthwatering buttery shortbread crust of coconut and pecans.
    Get the Recipe: Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust

    Cream Cheese-Frosted Hummingbird Cake

    Cream Cheese-Frosted Hummingbird Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cream cheese-frosted hummingbird cake is a simple and incredibly moist cake that uses pineapple and bananas for a tropical twist.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese-Frosted Hummingbird Cake

    Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

    Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Southern Sweet Potato Pie is a beloved dessert, similar to pumpkin pie but even better. Serve it all year long, not just during the holidays.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

    Buttermilk Cake With Praline Topping

    Buttermilk Cake With Praline Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try this buttermilk cake that is moist and topped with a delicious brown sugar praline topping for a simple and easy recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Buttermilk Cake With Praline Topping

    Tiger Butter

    Tiger Butter. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Tiger Butter is an EASY rich and creamy dessert that will melt in your mouth. Just three ingredients to make this fudge like treat.
    Get the Recipe: Tiger Butter

    Easy Apple Dumplings Recipe

    Easy Apple Dumplings Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Apple Dumpling Recipe is a quick and easy dessert you can put together in 10 minutes. You can’t ask for a more perfect fall dessert!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Dumplings Recipe

    Cherry Hand Pie Recipe With Puff Pastry

    Cherry Hand Pie Recipe With Puff Pastry. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cherry Hand Pies are simpler than they look with fresh or frozen cherries and puff pastry. An easy dessert or breakfast treat that’s hard to resist, even better with a drizzle of icing.
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Hand Pie Recipe With Puff Pastry

    Decadent Lemon Jello Poke Cake

    Decadent Lemon Jello Poke Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This sweet and citrusy Lemon Poke Cake has a delicious vanilla sponge base soaked with ribbons of lemon Jell-O and lemon Cool Whip frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Decadent Lemon Jello Poke Cake

    Effortless Cherry Dump Cake

    Effortless Cherry Dump Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    As delicious as it is easy to make, this Cherry Dump Cake is made with cherry pie filling, cream cheese, and a box of yellow cake mix.
    Get the Recipe: Effortless Cherry Dump Cake

    Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake

    Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality .

    This delicious banana split cake combines all the classic flavors of a banana split in an irresistible dessert. With layers of sweet buttery crust, creamy filling, juicy fruit, and classic sundae toppings, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Get the Recipe: Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake

    15 Classic Southern Dishes Just Like Grandma Made!

    If you’re craving some good old-fashioned Southern comfort food, you’re in for a treat. We’ve gathered some iconic classic recipes that taste just like they came straight from Grandma’s kitchen. From fluffy biscuits to savory chicken fried steak, these dishes will bring a little Southern warmth to your table.
    Get the Recipe: 15 Classic Southern Dishes Just Like Grandma Made!

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