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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Your Summer Isn’t Complete Without These 29 Southern Desserts

    Published: Jul 19, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you ask me, no sunny season feels quite right without a slice of something sweet from the South. Whether it’s chilled, baked, or loaded with peaches, your summer is not complete without these Southern desserts that just get the vibe. They’re the kind of treats that make any backyard BBQ or lazy afternoon feel extra special. Trust me—once you try one, you’ll understand why these classics keep coming back every year.

    Southern Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

    A ramekin filled with Southern blueberry cobbler with a spoon.
    Southern Blueberry Cobbler Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    An easy blueberry cobbler recipe with lime zest, topped with scone like biscuits that uses fresh or frozen blueberries.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

    Spiced Apple Muffins With Coconut And Chinese Five Spice

    Coconut muffins with apples in cupcake liners.
    Spiced Apple Muffins With Coconut And Chinese Five Spice. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Incredibly moist and flavorful spiced apple muffins made with Chinese Five Spice and a coconut streusel. Coconut milk adds even more flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Spiced Apple Muffins With Coconut And Chinese Five Spice

    The Creamiest No-Bake Coconut Creamy Pie

    A coconut custard pie with a slice removed.
    The Creamiest No-Bake Coconut Creamy Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This no-bake coconut creamy 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 Creamy Pie

    Coconut Custard Pie: A Southern Classic

    A coconut cream pie with a flaky golden crust, partially sliced, sits on a black dish. Perfect for thanksgiving pie recipes, it’s served with a small bowl of whipped cream nearby on a dark countertop.
    Coconut Custard Pie: A Southern Classic. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Creamy coconut custard pie made with coconut milk, egg yolks, and a golden crust. Baked and topped with toasted coconut for a perfect finish.
    Get the Recipe: Coconut Custard Pie: A Southern Classic

    Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins

    Coconut oatmeal cookies.
    Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Coconut oatmeal cookies with oats, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon—crispy outside, chewy inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a cozy, homemade treat.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy And Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies With Raisins

    Vintage Banana Split Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting

    A bundt cake topped with white and caramel glaze, drizzled with chocolate, and sprinkled with chopped pecans, sits on a white plate—the perfect treat for a bit of baking therapy.
    Vintage Banana Split Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A moist banana split bundt cake with pineapple, maraschino cherries, and pecans, topped with pineapple cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Vintage Banana Split Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting

    Hello Dolly Bars (Aka 7 Layer Bars): Easy, Gooey & Irresistible

    A close-up of a coconut chocolate bar with a crumbly base, a layer of chocolate, and a toasted coconut topping, set on a textured dark surface. Other similar bars are partially visible in the background.
    Hello Dolly Bars (Aka 7 Layer Bars): Easy, Gooey & Irresistible). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These gooey Hello Dolly Bars (aka 7 Layer Bars) are easy to make with chocolate, coconut, and pecans, all baked on a buttery graham cracker crust.
    Get the Recipe: Hello Dolly Bars (Aka 7 Layer Bars): Easy, Gooey & Irresistible

    Millionaire Pie Recipe (Easy No-Bake)

    A slice of creamy coconut pie topped with whipped cream, two pecan halves, and two red cherries, served on a white plate—a festive no bake Christmas treat. A bowl of red cherries is visible in the background.
    Millionaire Pie Recipe (Easy No-Bake). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Millionaire Pie is a super easy no-bake treat combining crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, and Cool Whip for a creamy, tropical dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Millionaire Pie Recipe (Easy No-Bake)

    Moist Coconut Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Moist Coconut Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A moist coconut cake layered with coconut syrup and finished with a creamy coconut cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any coconut lover.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Coconut Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Fudgy Coconut Brownies

    Fudgy Coconut Brownies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Fudgy brownies with a sweet coconut filling, featuring chocolate, cream cheese, and coconut for a tropical twist on a classic dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Fudgy Coconut Brownies

    Fluffy Coconut Cake With Lemon Curd Filling

    Fluffy Coconut Cake With Lemon Curd Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Delicious coconut cake with lemon curd filling and cream cheese frosting. A perfect balance of sweetness and tartness for your next special occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Fluffy Coconut Cake With Lemon Curd Filling

    Mini Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

    Mini Coconut Cream Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This Mini Coconut Cream Pie Recipe is to die for! Cute little tarts with coconut flavoring and shreds all served in buttery pie crust shells!
    Get the Recipe: Mini Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

    Banana Pudding Recipe With Cream Cheese (With Mascarpone Option!)

    A baking dish of banana pudding with a serving spoon.
    Banana Pudding Recipe With Cream Cheese (With Mascarpone Option!). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This banana pudding recipe with cream cheese (or Marscapone!) is even better than the classic. The yummiest, easiest homemade pudding recipe!
    Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Recipe With Cream Cheese (With Mascarpone Option!)

    Homemade Banana Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cinnamon Frosting

    A bite taken out of a carrot cake cupcake.
    Homemade Banana Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cinnamon Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fluffy cream cheese frosting tops these moist carrot cake cupcakes for a decadent treat that’s not too sweet.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Banana Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cinnamon Frosting

    Banana Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips

    Slices of zucchini banana bread on a rack.
    Banana Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    An extra moist quick bread with both bananas and zucchini. It’s a great way to use up overripe bananas and extra zucchini.
    Get the Recipe: Banana Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips

    Southern Homemade Banana Pudding From Scratch

    A glass of banana pudding with a slice of banana on top.
    Southern Homemade Banana Pudding From Scratch. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This classic Southern banana pudding recipe is made with layers of crunchy Nila Vanilla wafers, freshly sliced bananas, and from-scratch creamy vanilla pudding.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Homemade Banana Pudding From Scratch

    German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut

    A batch of German chocolate brownies on parchment paper.
    German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    German Chocolate Brownies with coconut is a 3 layer treat. The pecan coconut filling is sandwiched between a rich brownie.
    Get the Recipe: German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut

    Brown Butter Coconut Cookies Recipe

    A plate of coconut brown butter cookies with a plate of milk
    Brown Butter Coconut Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This amazing brown butter coconut cookie recipe is made with brown butter for a rich nutty flavor. Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, the perfect cookie for a coconut lover.
    Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Coconut Cookies Recipe

    Banana Muffins With Granola And Nuts

    A close-up of golden-brown muffins from classic muffin recipes, topped with oats and toasted coconut flakes, arranged on a white plate with a decorative pattern.
    Banana Muffins With Granola And Nuts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Banana granola muffins are a quick and easy breakfast treat using your favorite granola along with coconut and nuts for added crunch.
    Get the Recipe: Banana Muffins With Granola And Nuts

    Moist Pineapple Bread With Coconut

    Sliced pineapple bread on a tray.
    Moist Pineapple Bread With Coconut. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This pineapple bread with coconut recipe is lightly sweet and incredibly moist, with real pineapple chunks and a cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Pineapple Bread With Coconut

    Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread

    Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread is a step up from the traditional version. With a cheesecake like filling it will become a new favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread

    Chunky Banana And Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Two banana chocolate chip muffins on a plate with parchment paper.
    Chunky Banana And Chocolate Chip Muffins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chunky Banana Muffins are filled with pieces of banana instead of mashed bananas, giving them a great texture. A moist and delicious muffin.
    Get the Recipe: Chunky Banana And Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Light And Flaky Banana Nut Scones With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Light And Flaky Banana Nut Scones With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Fluffy banana scones with pecans and brown butter frosting. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and the perfect mix of sweet and buttery.
    Get the Recipe: Light And Flaky Banana Nut Scones With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Vintage Banana Split Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting

    A bundt cake topped with white and caramel glaze, drizzled with chocolate, and sprinkled with chopped pecans, sits on a white plate—the perfect treat for a bit of baking therapy.
    Vintage Banana Split Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A moist banana split bundt cake with pineapple, maraschino cherries, and pecans, topped with pineapple cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Vintage Banana Split Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting

    The Easiest Banana Pudding With Vanilla Wafers

    A bowl of creamy, layered banana pudding topped with crushed vanilla wafers, served with a silver spoon. A small glass container of the same dessert is next to it on a gray surface, offering a delightful contrast to your favorite lemon desserts.
    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

    Cream Cheese Banana Pudding With Chessman Cookies

    A classic old school dessert topped with two rectangular biscuits featuring a crown design, served on a plate with a silver spoon resting beside it on a folded gray napkin.
    Cream Cheese Banana Pudding With Chessman Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Creamy banana pudding with fresh bananas, a tangy cream cheese layer, and Chessman cookies for a buttery crunch. A Southern classic made even better.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Banana Pudding With Chessman Cookies

    Southern Banana Cream Pie With A Walnut Crust

    A slice of banana cream pie with a flaky crust, creamy filling, whipped topping, and banana slices on a white plate. A fork rests beside the pie, and another plate is visible in the background.
    Southern Banana Cream Pie With A Walnut Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Banana Cream pie with a Walnut Crust, vanilla custard, and fresh bananas. A nostalgic Southern treat that tastes like home.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Banana Cream Pie With A Walnut Crust

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