15 Southern Vintage Desserts Worth Reviving

There are some desserts that I’m not interested in making, especially some of those from old cookbooks that I like to look at. They should stay firmly in the past. But there are some desserts that certainly should make a comeback.

I’m not above a store-bought cupcake or a fancy cookie, but these Southern vintage desserts are definitely worth reviving anytime you need a really good dessert. 

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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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