Ok… let’s talk dessert. Dessert is obviously the best part of any meal. That is not up for debate. Now, as someone who grew up in the South, I will also argue that some of the best food in the world comes from the South. And when it comes to dessert, they certainly know how to make some of the best desserts.
These southern dessert recipes are so good and the perfect baking project for any weekend.
Easy Berry Slab Pie
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Want to make a pie for a crowd this summer? Slab pie is your solution! This simple twist on traditional pie is a great way to make a large amount of pie all in one pan.
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Chocolate Chess Pie
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Southern Chocolate Chess Pie is a classic old-fashioned recipe with a crispy, brownie-like top, and smooth, creamy custard filling. It’s easy, fast to prep, and always a hit!
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Old Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pie
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Lemon meringue pie is a dessert that never fails to impress, whether it’s a hot summer day or a fancy dinner. This classic recipe combines a tart lemon filling, a flaky pie crust, and a billowy meringue topping to create the perfect lemon meringue pie.
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Chess Squares
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This recipe for Chess Squares is a classic southern dessert made with only five ingredients. It has a rich, buttery cake crust and a sweet, thick cream cheese topping.
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Bananas Foster
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This is a Bananas Foster- a classic New Orleans dessert! This quick and easy recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and made without alcohol! It is a healthier, kid-friendly dessert without the rum that takes just 10 minutes to make. It has sweet bananas sautéed in a deep and rich brown sugar caramel-like sauce and served over your favorite dairy-free vanilla ice cream.
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Red Velvet Cake Pops
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Red velvet cakes are loved for their moist texture and eye-catching color. The creamy icing on top creates a taste and texture like no other. Made with buttermilk, vinegar and some cocoa powder, this cake is just so good.
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Best Pecan Cream Pie
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This is the best recipe for Pecan Cream Pie! It’s a no-bake, fluffy, creamy pecan pie made with cream cheese, cheesecake pudding, Cool Whip, and lots of crunchy buttery pecans.
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Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
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This no-churn, no-ice cream maker-required Key Lime Pie Ice Cream is the perfect combination of sweet and tart — all the taste of tart key lime pie complete with a swirl of graham cracker crust. The hardest part is waiting for it to freeze!
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Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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This Vegan pineapple upside-down cake is sweet, moist, and incredibly delicious! It may look fancy and decadent, but this cake is easy to make. These step-by-step directions will help you make the richest, softest, and most fluffy pineapple upside-down cake!
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Strawberry Cobbler
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This is a lovely, easy strawberry cobbler recipe, like strawberry shortcake the lazy way. Juicy fresh strawberries bubble into beautiful, syrupy jamminess under a blanket of buttery drop-biscuit topping.
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Pecan Pie Brownies
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These decadent Pecan Pie Brownies are so fudgy and delicious! The rich and creamy pecan pie filling on top makes this a truly amazing dessert! Brownies plus pecan pie combined- what can be better?
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Mini Homemade Banana Pudding Dessert Cups
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These banana pudding dessert cups are just one of those delicious desserts. Is it the same for you? Silky vanilla and banana-infused pudding, soft vanilla wafers, and fluffy whipped cream–it doesn’t get more comforting than that.
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Apple Pie
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The Apple Pie recipe never goes out of style. It’s the perfect recipe for any day of the year. There is nothing better than classic apple pie.
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Pecan Shortbread Bars
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These Chocolate Maple Pecan Shortbread Bars are perfectly sweet and salty, essential in any good dessert! They’re like pecan pie but in bar form, making them more easily transportable and perfect for any occasion.
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Coconut Custard Pie
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This Coconut Custard Pie recipe is a tropical treat that captures the essence of Southern comfort in every slice. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you’ll create a creamy custard filling baked in a golden brown pie crust. Whole milk and rich coconut milk give this pie its luscious texture, while a hint of lemon zest adds a refreshing twist. It is topped with toasted coconut for extra crunch.
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Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Cupcakes
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This easy recipe makes these delicious Strawberry Shortcake Crunch Cupcakes from scratch. These homemade cupcakes are topped with a flavorful strawberry buttercream and a delightful crunchy topping. These cupcakes will impress your friends and family with their sweet strawberry goodness and irresistible crunchy texture!
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Amazing Peach Bars
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Is there anything more southern than a fresh peach? These peach bars are so good and have a delicious crust filled with a warm, juicy, sweet peach filling and topped with a wonderful crumb-like topping, making this recipe worthy of its place in the line-up.
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Banana’s Foster Banana Pudding
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For lack of a better name, this Banana’s Foster Banana Pudding is a mashup of Banana’s Foster, Banana Cheesecake, and Banana Pudding. Bananas Foster is just so good, and the layers of cheesecake-like crust, combined with the flavors of banana pudding and Bananas Foster, bring this whole dessert together.
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Easy Oreo Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
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This is a 5-ingredient Oreo Peanut Butter Pie no-bake dessert! A decadent Oreo crust layered with an easy salty peanut butter layer, then topped with a simple chocolate ganache. It’s perfect for peanut butter lovers and chocolate lovers alike!
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Easy Southern Pecan Pralines
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These delicious, easy Southern Pecan Pralines are creamy Southern candy that are ready in about 30 minutes. Creamy & crunchy, they’re made with basic ingredients (butter, heavy cream, pecans, and brown sugar!).
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Buttermilk Pie
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This old-fashioned Buttermilk Pie is the perfect Southern dessert for any gathering! Just like your grandma used to make!
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Easy Banana Cream Pie
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Enjoy the sweet and creamy goodness of this classic dessert. This Banana Cream Pie Recipe is made with a buttery crust, smooth vanilla custard, and fresh bananas and topped with fluffy whipped cream. This easy banana cream pie is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
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Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe with Condensed Milk
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This Southern Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk tastes like a fabulous, crisp fall day: warm, pungent spices and Thanksgiving dinner wrapped in one delicious and decadent bite. You can make it any time of year, though!
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Homemade Chocolate Pudding Pie
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Try out this homemade chocolate pudding pie with a crust you can make in the pie dish itself. It’s super easy and yummy and a perfect treat.
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Southern Fudge Cake
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The cocoa powder and chocolate syrup in this Southern Fudge Cake give it a deeper, richer flavor than a traditional chocolate cake, which adds to the sweetness of the cake. It’s extra chocolate and a decadent treat!
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