14 Sweet Southern Recipes to Bring Grandma’s Kitchen to Your Table
Indulge in the sweet, comforting flavors of the South with these 14 Southern desserts so good, you’ll feel like you’re in Grandma’s kitchen. From rich pecan pie to fluffy banana pudding, these classic recipes capture the essence of Southern hospitality and tradition. Perfect for any occasion, these desserts will bring a taste of home and warmth to your table!
Arkansas Possum Pie
Arkansas Possum Pie is a creamy, layered chocolate and cream cheese pie in a pecan shortbread crust that is sure to please!
Peach Cobbler
Want Peach Cobbler but don’t have a ton of time? This Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix cuts out so much of the work of making homemade peach cobbler! With a few simple swaps, your creation will be in the oven in under 10 minutes.
Southern Pecan Pie
Ooey-gooey, crunchy, sticky and sweet, classic Southern Pecan Pie is one of my all-time favorite desserts! Perfect for Thanksgiving, BBQ’s, Pi Day, or any day in between!
Fresh Peach Pie
Fresh Peach Pie is the simplest, sweetest celebration of our favorite summer fruit – peaches! The buttery, flaky crust is filled with loads of sliced, fresh peaches in a silky peach gel made entirely from scratch with a secret ingredient that makes this the best fresh peach pie ever!
Pecans Praline Recipe
There is nothing like old-fashioned Southern Pecan Pralines! This melt-in-your-mouth treat is a cross between a cookie and a candy and it’s loaded with crunchy pecans, butter, and fabulous brown sugar flavor.
Kentucky Butter Cake
Break out your bundt pan for this Kentucky Butter Cake. The sweet, moist crumb of the cake is complimented by the crunchy sugar exterior formed by drenching the cake in a homemade butter glaze.
Homemade Banana Pudding
This Homemade Banana Pudding recipe is a classic Southern dessert made with layers of sliced fresh bananas, an easy homemade custard, Nilla wafers, and topped with a light and fluffy meringue! It’s the perfect way to finish any Southern meal!
Coca Cola Cake
Moist chocolate Coca Cola Cake is a simple, old-fashioned Southern dessert that has experienced a resurgence in popularity thanks to Cracker Barrel restaurant and home bakers who love the nostalgia of vintage recipes. It’s rich and chocolatey with Coca-Cola in both the cake and the fudgy icing.
Southern Caramel Cake
This Southern Caramel Cake recipe is made with layers of homemade moist yellow cake with a luscious thick caramel icing made from scratch! It’s rich and delicious and perfect for any special occasion!
Orange Buttermilk Pie
Orange Buttermilk Pie is a delicious, sweet, Southern treat. The consistency of this pie reminds me of a cross between a custard pie and a lemon bar. But this pie is made even better with some orange flavor as well!
Mississippi Mud Pie
Rich and dark as the muddy Mississippi itself, this Mississippi Mud Pie recipe is a chocolate lover’s dream dessert with an Oreo cookie crust, a fudgy brownie-like base, chocolate mousse and chocolate whipped cream with Oreo crumbles sprinkled on top! It’s decadent and over-the-top in the best possible way!
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Peach Hand Pies
Peach season is too short, so don’t miss making these delightful Peach Hand Pies! They are a handheld version of your favorite summer pie full of juicy, sweet peaches at their peak freshness. Made with a buttery, flaky crust, and homemade peach pie filling, these are always a hit at pool parties and backyard BBQs.
Tequila Key Lime Pie
Looking for a Cinco De Mayo dessert recipe? You’ve come to the right place. This Tequila Key Lime Pie recipe is next level delicious and gets a twist from classic key lime pie with the addition of margarita flavors.
Bread Pudding
Our homemade bread pudding recipe is practically foolproof and makes enough to feed a crowd. Made with stale brioche bread and fresh eggs, the baked bread pudding has a wonderful custard texture and is perfect paired with our homemade caramel sauce!
