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19 Vintage Desserts We Should Start Making Again

May 13, 2025 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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Do you love vintage food and old-fashioned desserts? Sometimes, there are just some recipes that stand the test of time for a reason. 

These vintage dessert recipes are worthy of being repeated again and again. Enjoy!

Grandma’s Canned Apple Pie Filling + Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

Grandma’s Canned Apple Pie Filling + Homemade Pie Crust Recipe.

Image Credit: Saving Talents.

The recipe for this delicious canned apple pie filling has been handed down for generations. It also includes a recipe for homemade pie crust from scratch. It makes a perfect dessert for any occasion that calls for apple pie.

Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Canned Apple Pie Filling + Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

 

Bread Pudding Recipe

Bread Pudding Recipe: Easy Old Fashioned Recipe (With Video!).

Image Credit: Fantabulosity.

This bread pudding recipe is an easy, old-fashioned recipe that is the best and resembles the old-fashioned dessert recipe everyone loves! It’s basic and uses everyday ingredients, including an optional 3-ingredient brown-buttered vanilla sauce or this vanilla sauce for bread pudding to drizzle on top!

Get the Recipe: Bread Pudding Recipe

 

Easy Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie

Easy Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie.

Image Credit: Pastry Wishes.

This delicious, old-fashioned chocolate pie is rich, creamy, and indulgent. It’s a classic, timeless dessert that’s incredibly easy to make, too!

Get the Recipe: Easy Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie

 

Pineapple Upside Down Sheet Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Sheet Cake.

Image Credit: Jennifer Cooks.

There’s something truly timeless about classic cake recipes. And there is nothing more classic than pineapple upside down cake!

Get the Recipe: Pineapple Upside Down Sheet Cake

 

Salted Caramel Budino

Salted Caramel Budino.

Image Credit: Little Nonni.

This salted caramel budino is luxurious, smooth, and velvety! It’s a classic Italian dessert similar to custard, with a unique texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a homemade salted caramel sauce, it’s the perfect balance between creamy sweetness and rich flavor.

Get the Recipe: Salted Caramel Budino

 

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake.

Image Credit: The Cookin’ Chicks.

This Old-Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake is the delectable delight of an easy, no-bake dessert that the whole family will love! This crowd-pleasing recipe features layers of honey graham crackers, creamy vanilla Instant pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and luscious canned chocolate frosting. 

Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake

 

Glorified Rice

Glorified Rice.

Image Credit: Strength and Sunshine.

Glorified Rice is a vintage Upper Midwestern dessert salad. This old-fashioned recipe is vegan and gluten-free with white rice, coconut whipped cream, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and maraschino cherries! 

Get the Recipe: Glorified Rice

 

Grandma’s Chess Pie

GRANDMA’S CHESS PIE.

Image Credit: Living in Normal.

Chess pie is an old-fashioned favorite. This pie is a rich, creamy, buttery dessert, made with basic pantry items, and is super simple to put together. Grandma’s old-fashioned chess pie is also known to some as the pantry pie or cornmeal pie.

Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Chess Pie

 

Red Velvet Cake Pops

Red Velvet Cake Pops.

Image Credit: In the Kitch.

Red velvet cakes are noted and loved for their moist texture and eye-catching color. The creamy icing on top creates a taste and texture like no other. 

Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cake Pops

 

French Chocolate Vanilla Marble Cake

French Chocolate Vanilla Marble Cake.

Image Credit: Petit Porcini.

This French Chocolate Vanilla Marble Cake is a simple yet delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With its moist buttery texture, this gâteau marbré brings back warm childhood memories. 

Get the Recipe: French Chocolate Vanilla Marble Cake

 

Rustic Pear and Apple Galette Recipe

Rustic Pear And Apple Galette Recipe.

Image Credit: Simple and Fraiche.

This delicious Pear and Apple Galette is sure to be a hit! It’s filled with cinnamon-spiced fruit wrapped in a buttery and flaky crust. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream, and watch everyone ask for seconds!

Get the Recipe: Rustic Pear And Apple Galette Recipe

No-Bake Peppermint Pie Recipe

No Bake Peppermint Pie Recipe.

Image Credit: Mommy Evolution.

This No-Bake Peppermint Pie Recipe is a cool holiday classic topped with homemade whipped cream and crushed peppermint that will wow your friends and family.

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Peppermint Pie Recipe 

 

Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake.

Image Credit: Next Level Baker.

This single-layer chocolate zucchini cake is easy, chocolatey, and delicious. The zucchini moistens this cake, but you’ll never taste the zucchini. It’s the perfect way to use up extra zucchini and sneak in some vegetables.

Get the Recipe: Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake

 

Carrot Cake With Pineapple and Coconut (Pastel de Zanahoria)

Carrot Cake with Pineapple and Coconut (Pastel de Zanahoria).

Image Credit: A Latin Flair.

This is the best carrot cake recipe with pineapple and coconut. It’s the ultimate carrot cake with pineapple that’s moist, flavorful, and topped with the creamiest frosting you’ve ever tasted!

Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake with Pineapple and Coconut (Pastel de Zanahoria)

 

Bee Sting Cake

Bee Sting Cake.

Image Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Bee Sting Cake is a tried and true German Dessert cake recipe. It’s a light, airy cake with rich vanilla cream filling and crunchy almond topping.

Get the Recipe: Bee Sting Cake

 

Old-Fashioned Easy Custard Pie Recipe With Berries

Old Fashioned Easy Custard Pie Recipe with Berries.

Image Credit: The Benson Street.

Grab some fresh berries and make this simple and easy custard pie recipe. The creamy texture and sweet berries make this a delicious twist on a classic custard pie.

Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Easy Custard Pie Recipe with Berries

 

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe 

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe (Sweet and Tart!).

Image Credit: Yummy Bowl.

This Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp has a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors, warming spices, and a crumbly buttery topping served with a dollop of vanilla ice cream for ultimate decadence.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe

 

Easy Old-Fashioned Hermit Cookies

Easy Old Fashioned Hermit Cookies.

Image Credit: Foodess.

Hermit Cookies are wonderfully old-fashioned cookies, and this easy Spicy Hermit Cookie Recipe is spiced just right and packed with dried fruit and nuts. It’s truly the best ever.

Get the Recipe: Easy Old-Fashioned Hermit Cookies

 

Mandarin Orange Jello Salad with Cottage Cheese 

Mandarin Orange Jello Salad with Cottage Cheese (Thanksgiving Fruit Salad).

Image Credit: Cooking Up Memories.

This Mandarin Orange Salad is a quick and easy dessert.  Its creamy texture, combined with mandarin oranges and tangy pineapple, makes it a refreshing side or light dessert that everyone will love. Best of all, it can be made beforehand, saving you precious minutes on busy days!

Get the Recipe: Mandarin Orange Jello Salad with Cottage Cheese 

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